The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), Lucknow, has admitted a clarification petition filed by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) against M/s DCM Shriram Ltd. The matter, registered as Petition No. 2409 of 2026, relates to tariff adjustments for the use of existing transmission infrastructure for evacuating power from newly added generation capacity.
The petition seeks clarity on the continued applicability of an earlier UPERC order dated December 14, 2016, passed in Petition No. 1137 of 2016. Under the earlier framework, tariff deductions were applicable to power producers using existing transmission infrastructure for evacuating electricity from additional generation capacity.
UPPCL has asked the Commission to clarify whether the 2016 order continues to remain effective under the present regulatory framework or whether its provisions have been affected by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Captive and Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2024.
The issue has emerged in the context of power evacuated under Supplementary Power Purchase Agreements (SPPAs) approved by the Commission. During the hearing on September 3, 2026, UPPCL submitted that tariff adjustments for the use of existing transmission infrastructure were provided under the earlier Captive and Renewable Energy Regulations, 2019. However, the corresponding provisions for such deductions are not explicitly included in the 2024 regulations.
UPPCL therefore sought a determination from UPERC on whether tariff deductions should continue to apply to additional generating capacities using existing transmission facilities.
During the proceedings, the Commission raised questions regarding the timing of UPPCL’s request. The bench asked why the utility had not raised the issue when the draft CRE Regulations, 2024 were circulated for public comments and stakeholder feedback.
The Commission also directed UPPCL to provide details of other generating plants that may be facing similar issues concerning tariff adjustments. UPPCL’s representatives were unable to provide the complete information during the hearing and sought additional time to respond.
The Commission, comprising Chairman Arvind Kumar, Member Sanjay Kumar Singh and Member (Law) Griesh Kumar Vaish, subsequently passed an order on September 16, 2026, formally admitting the petition.
UPPCL has been granted three weeks to submit a supplementary affidavit addressing the Commission’s queries and providing details of similarly affected generating plants. Following UPPCL’s submission, DCM Shriram Ltd has been given four weeks to file its written response.
The matter will next be heard by UPERC on October 27, 2026. The Commission’s eventual clarification could determine how tariff adjustments are treated for additional generation capacity using existing transmission infrastructure under the current regulatory framework.
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