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CTUIL Issues Advisory on Handling Force Majeure and Change in Law Claims for Transmission Projects

Central Transmission Utility of India has issued a procedural advisory outlining the process for submission, evaluation and recommendation of Force Majeure and Change in Law claims by transmission service providers.

June 30, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey

Central Transmission Utility of India (CTUIL) has issued a comprehensive advisory to Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), laying down the procedural framework for handling Force Majeure (FM) and Change in Law (CIL) events under Transmission Service Agreements (TSAs). The advisory aims to standardise the submission, evaluation and processing of such claims during the execution of interstate transmission projects.

According to the advisory, TSPs are required to notify CTUIL of any Force Majeure or Change in Law event in accordance with the provisions of the TSA. The intimation must be submitted within the timelines specified in the agreement, accompanied by all relevant supporting documents. The submission should also clearly identify the applicable clause and sub-clause of the TSA under which the claim is being made. All communications related to FM and CIL matters are to be sent to the designated CTUIL email address.

The advisory further states that once a Force Majeure event has ceased, the concerned TSP must promptly inform CTUIL as required under the relevant provisions of the TSA.

For processing Force Majeure claims, CTUIL has noted that multiple FM events may occur simultaneously during project execution. Therefore, after project completion, TSPs must submit consolidated details of all Force Majeure events, including concurrent occurrences and the net project delay for which condonation is being sought.

In the case of Change in Law events, TSPs must provide complete details of each event along with an auditor's certificate certifying the expenditure incurred as a result of the change in law. CTUIL stated that CIL claims will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Both FM and CIL claims must be supported with references to the relevant clauses and sub-clauses of the applicable TSA.

To evaluate these claims, CTUIL has proposed the constitution of an FM-CIL Committee comprising representatives from CTUIL, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the concerned Regional Power Committee (RPC), and two distribution companies nominated by the respective RPC. The concerned TSP will be invited to present its case before the committee.

Based on the submissions and presentations, the committee will examine the claims and make recommendations regarding the applicability of Force Majeure and Change in Law provisions.

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