Date: 2015-05-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grant of Regulatory Approval for execution of Inter-State Transmission Scheme to Central Transmission Utility) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2015.
Executive Summary:
This document outlines amendments to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regulations regarding the execution of Inter-State Transmission Schemes (ISTS) by the Central Transmission Utility (CTU). These amendments, referred to as the First Amendment Regulations, 2015, address regulatory approvals and came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Short Title and Commencement:**
* The regulations are titled "Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Grant of Regulatory Approval for execution of Inter-State Transmission Scheme to Central Transmission Utility First Amendment Regulations, 2015."
* The regulations came into effect on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Amendment to Regulation 3 of the Principal Regulations:**
* A new sub-clause (iii) is inserted after sub-clause (ii) of clause 1 of Regulation 3 of the Principal Regulations.
* The new sub-clause (iii) pertains to ISTS Schemes proposed by CTU, authorized by the Central Government for a Solar Power Park Developer seeking long-term access.
* It requires consultation with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and identified beneficiaries for setting up the ISTS scheme.
* The Solar Power Park Developer undertakes to bear all liabilities on behalf of the solar power generators to be set up in the Solar Park.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Transmission Utility (CTU):**
* Impact: CTU is responsible for proposing ISTS schemes for Solar Power Parks and coordinating with CEA and beneficiaries.
* Action Required: CTU should implement the new regulations when proposing ISTS schemes for solar power parks.
* **Solar Power Park Developers:**
* Impact: Solar Power Park Developers authorized by the Central Government can seek long-term access and are responsible for bearing liabilities on behalf of solar power generators within the park.
* Action Required: Solar Power Park Developers must undertake to bear all liabilities on behalf of the solar power generators to be set up in the Solar Park.
* **Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Beneficiaries:**
* Impact: CEA and beneficiaries will be consulted during the setup of ISTS schemes for Solar Power Parks.
* Action Required: Participate in consultations regarding the establishment of ISTS schemes for relevant Solar Power Parks.
* **Solar Power Generators:**
* Impact: Solar Power Generators within the solar park will have their liabilities covered by the Solar Power Park Developer.
* Action Required: No specific action is required, as their liabilities are covered by the Solar Power Park Developer.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: The central regulatory body responsible for regulating the electricity sector. This notification is issued by this commission.
Electricity Act, 2003: The Act of Parliament that empowers the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Central Transmission Utility: An entity related to the interstate transmission of electricity.
Central Electricity Authority: An advisory body that provides technical expertise in the electricity sector and consulted with the ISTS scheme.
Inter-State Transmission Scheme: A scheme related to the transmission of electricity between states.
Solar Power Park Developer: A developer authorized by the Central Government to establish a Solar Power Park.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Gazette of India: The official government publication in which the regulations are published.
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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th May, 2015
No.L-1/41/2010-CERC.—In exercise of powers conferred under Section 178 of the Electricity Act,
2003 and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and after previous publications, the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations, to amend Central Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Grant of Regulatory Approval for execution of Inter-State Transmission Scheme to Central
Transmission Utility) Regulations, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as “the Principal Regulations”), namely:
1. Short title and commencement: (1) These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Grant of Regulatory Approval for execution of Inter-State Transmission Scheme to Central
Transmission Utility) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2015.
(2) These regulations shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. Amendment to Regulation 3 of the Principal Regulations:
(1) A new sub-clause (iii) shall be inserted after sub-clause (ii) of clause 1 of Regulation 3 of the Principal
Regulations as under:
“(iii) ISTS Scheme proposed by CTU, for which the Central Government authorised Solar Power
Park Developer has sought long term access, and for which consultation with CEA and beneficiaries
wherever identified has been held for setting up the ISTS scheme and the Solar Power Park
Developer undertakes to bear all liabilities on behalf of the solar power generators to be set up in the
Solar Park.”
T. ROUT, Chief (Legal)
[ADVT-III/4/Exty./150/15(64)]
Note: The Principal Regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4 of
Ser. No.154 dated 7.6.2010.
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