Additional Surcharge

The petitioner has urged the Commission to recognize that the State Distribution Licensee’s obligations under various power purchase agreements have been and continue to be stranded. These commitments result in an unavoidable liability to pay fixed costs to power generators, even when the actual power is not utilized.

Proposal for Additional Surcharge on Open Access Consumers

To mitigate the financial impact of these stranded costs, the petition proposes the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs. 0.10 per unit on open access consumers. This surcharge would apply specifically to the adjusted quantum of power procured through open access routes.

Data Submission by TNPDCL for Surcharge Determination

The Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TNPDCL) has submitted relevant data and supporting documents to facilitate the Commission's decision on the proposed surcharge. The petitioner has requested that this information be duly considered in the final determination.

Conclusion

The petition concludes with a request for the Commission to pass any other directions or orders as deemed appropriate and necessary to address the financial implications of these power sector dynamics.

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A recent Miscellaneous Petition submitted to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission brings to light key financial and operational challenges. The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has filed this petition for determination of the Additional Surcharge payable by the consumers for the quantum of power purchase through Open Access during the period from 01.04.2025 to 30.09.2025

State Distribution Licensee's Financial Obligations Under Scrutiny

The petitioner has urged the Commission to recognize that the State Distribution Licensee’s obligations under various power purchase agreements have been and continue to be stranded. These commitments result in an unavoidable liability to pay fixed costs to power generators, even when the actual power is not utilized.

Proposal for Additional Surcharge on Open Access Consumers

To mitigate the financial impact of these stranded costs, the petition proposes the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs. 0.10 per unit on open access consumers. This surcharge would apply specifically to the adjusted quantum of power procured through open access routes.

Data Submission by TNPDCL for Surcharge Determination

The Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TNPDCL) has submitted relevant data and supporting documents to facilitate the Commission's decision on the proposed surcharge. The petitioner has requested that this information be duly considered in the final determination.

Conclusion

The petition concludes with a request for the Commission to pass any other directions or orders as deemed appropriate and necessary to address the financial implications of these power sector dynamics.

 

Order link: https://www.tnerc.tn.gov.in/Orders/files/CO-MPNo13%20290420251731.pdf

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