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Date: 06-Apr-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Whereas, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter State Transmission System Regulation

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notification pertains to the enforcement of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023, and provides clarity on the effective dates for various provisions within these regulations and related existing regulations.

Key Changes

  • The First Amendment Regulations, 2023, come into effect on April 5, 2023, with specific exceptions for amended provisions of Regulations 23.1, 24.2, 24.3, 34.2, 34.3, and 34.4, and new Regulations 26.4, 26.5, and 26.6 of the GNA Regulations.
  • Regulations 40.2 to 40.4, and sub-clauses (a) and (b) of Regulation 43.1 are effective from April 5, 2023.
  • Provisions related to new applications for Connectivity and GNA, including their processing and grant, are effective from April 5, 2023.
  • The effective date for Regulation 37.1 to 37.8 is revised to April 5, 2023, replacing the previous date of October 15, 2022. Concerned entities must exercise their options afresh based on their status as of April 5, 2023, in accordance with these regulations.
  • Scheduling and dispatch of electricity will continue as per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2010, based on the quantum of Long-Term Access (LTA), Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA), and Short-Term Open Access (STOA) of Designated ISTS Customers (DICs) and other grid users until further notification.
  • Short-Term Open Access (STOA) will continue to be granted under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Open Access in inter-State transmission) Regulations, 2008, and related procedures until further notification.
  • Billing, collection, and disbursement of inter-State transmission charges and losses will continue as per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2020, based on the quantum of LTA, MTOA, and STOA of each DIC and other grid users until further notification.

Impact Analysis

Power Generators and Transmission Companies

  • Action Items: Review existing connectivity agreements and GNA applications to align with the new effective dates and provisions. Exercise options under Regulation 37.1 to 37.8 based on the status as of April 5, 2023.

Designated ISTS Customers (DICs) and Grid Users

  • Action Items: Monitor further notifications for any changes in scheduling, dispatch, and access charge mechanisms. Ensure compliance with the Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2010, as amended.

Regulators (CERC)

  • Action Items: Monitor the implementation of the amended regulations and address any issues arising from the new effective dates. Issue further notifications as needed to clarify or modify existing regulations.

Short Term Open Access (STOA) Applicants

  • Action Items: Continue to apply for STOA under the existing regulations and procedures. Monitor for future notifications.

Key Entities Referenced

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC): The regulatory body responsible for regulating the electricity sector in India, including inter-state transmission and open access. GNA Regulations: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022. First Amendment Regulations: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations, 2010: Regulations governing the operation and management of the Indian electricity grid. Open Access in inter-State transmission Regulations, 2008: Regulations governing open access in inter-state transmission. Sharing of inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2020: Regulations governing the sharing of inter-state transmission charges and losses. Designated ISTS Customers (DICs): Entities that are customers of the Inter-State Transmission System.
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No. L-1/261/2021/CERC.—Whereas, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and GeneralNetwork Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (hereinafterGNA Regulations) was, on 19.7.2022, published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary (Part-III, Section-4, No. 364), Whereas, the Regulation 1.2 of the GNA regulations provides that the regulations shall come into force from the date to be notified by the Commission and different dates may be appointed for commencement of different regulations, Whereas vide Notification dated 14.10.2022, published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary (Part-III, Section- 4, No. 520), certain provisions of GNA Regulations were made effective from 15.10.2022, Whereas, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023 (hereinafter ‘First Amendment Regulations’) was, issued on 01.04.2023. And now, therefore, in partial modification of the Notification dated 14.10.2022, it is notified that: (a) The First Amendment Regulations shall come into force with effect from5.4.2023 except amended provisions of Regulations 23.1, 24.2, 24.3, 34.2, 34.3 and 34.4 and new Regulations 26.4, 26.5 and 26.6 of GNA Regulations; (b) Regulations 40.2 to 40.4, sub-clauses (a) and (b) of Regulation 43.1 shall come into force with effect from 5.4.2023; (c) The provisions regarding fresh applications for Connectivity and GNA and their processing and grant shall be made effective from 5.4.2023; (d) The effective date of Regulation 37.1 to Regulation 37.8 shall be 5.4.2023 in place of 15.10.2022 and options shall be exercised by the concerned entities afresh in accordance with these regulations on the basis of their status as on 5.4.2023. (e) Scheduling and Despatch of electricity shall continue to be based on the quantum of Long-Term Access (LTA), Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) and Short-Term Open Access (STOA) of each of the Designated ISTS Customers (DICs) and other users of the grid in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time, till further notification.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 (f) STOA shall continue to be granted under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Open Access in inter-State transmission) Regulations, 2008, as amended from time to time and the Detailed Procedures issued thereunder, till further notification. (g) Billing, Collection and Disbursement of the inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses shall continue to be based on the quantum of Long-Term Access (LTA), Medium-Term Open Access (MTOA) and Short-Term Open Access (STOA) of each of the DICs and other users of the grid in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Sharing of inter- State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulations, 2020 till further notification. HARPREET SINGH PRUTHI, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./011/2023-24] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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