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APTEL Quashes RERC’s Order Allowing INR 0.80/kWh Additional Surcharge on Open Access Consumers

APTEL quashed RERC’s order allowing INR 0.80/kWh surcharge, ruling discoms failed to prove stranded capacity solely due to open access.

APTEL | September 05, 2025 | By EI News Network | 917

APTEL Rules NP Kunta Solar Lines as ISTS, Backs National Tariff Socialisation

APTEL upheld ISTS status for NP Kunta solar lines, dismissing TANGEDCO’s appeal and backing national tariff socialisation under PoC, reinforcing CTU-led transmission planning for renewable energy projects.

APTEL | July 17, 2025 | By EI News Network | 753

APTEL Overturns Compensation Order Against NETS in Rajasthan Power Dispute

APTEL quashed the compensation order against NETS, ruling the claim by Rajasthan discoms was barred by limitation. The decision also secures NETS’ withheld earnest money deposit.

APTEL | July 02, 2025 | By EI News Network | 618

APTEL Upholds CERC Order Holding Solar Park Developer Liable for Transmission Charges

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity upheld CERC’s ruling that solar park developer Saurya Urja must pay transmission charges for Bhadla Solar Park despite generator delays, strengthening accountability in India’s solar sector.

APTEL | June 26, 2025 | By EI News Network | 794

APTEL Clears NTPC in Solar Metering Dispute, Reverses CERC Order

APTEL overturned CERC ruling, stating NTPC wasn’t liable for metering delays at a UP solar project, reaffirming its limited trader role under India’s Electricity Act, 2003.

APTEL | May 20, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1033

APTEL Overturns CERC's Order in Greenko Budhil Hydro Power Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal quashed CERC’s 2019 order, absolving Greenko Budhil Hydro Power of additional transmission charges. It upheld the BPTA terms, clarifying liability between Greenko and PTC, excluding NHPC.

APTEL | May 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1058

MERC Orders Refund, Bars MSEDCL from Levying Wheeling Charges on Open Access Power

MERC has ordered MSEDCL to refund unlawfully collected wheeling charges and barred it from levying such charges on open access power routed through the transmission network. The Commission also directed adjustment of wrongly deducted wheeling losses in future billing cycles.

APTEL | April 09, 2025 | By EI News Network | 2403

APTEL Upholds Solar Producer's Tariff Claim, Overturns Lower Ruling

APTEL ruled in favour of a solar power producer, in a tariff dispute with HPSEBL. The tribunal overturned a lower court ruling, awarding the company a higher tariff for their solar project, setting a precedent for future disputes.

APTEL | February 12, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1105

APTEL Clarifies Captive Power Plant Compliance Rules and Cross-Subsidy Dispute

The Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of aggregating electricity consumption from multiple captive power plants for regulatory compliance and directed TNERC to resolve a time-barred claim dispute over cross-subsidy surcharges within four months.

APTEL | November 27, 2024 | By EI News Network | 2278

APTEL Ruling Upholds Open Access Rights Against MSEDCL's Restrictions

APTEL's ruling protects open access rights in Maharashtra, overturning MSEDCL's previous cancellations. It clarifies that open access is part of contract demand, rejecting system overload claims, and ensures transparent communication, fair treatment, and protection for industrial consumers.

APTEL | November 08, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1981