Circular CERC/CIR/2014/2624 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 18th January, 2014 on the generation of electricity [C11-AJD]

CERC/CIR/2014/2624

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

New Delhi, dated the 18th January, 2014

CIRCULAR

To

All Electrical Inspectors,

Subject: The generation of electricity by generating companies under the Electricity Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the generation of electricity by generating companies.

2. The matter has been examined. Every generating company carrying on the generation of electricity shall make an application in Form I to the Central Commission within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the generation of electricity is undertaken, and the Central Commission shall dispose of it within thirty days of its receipt.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

(Chief General Manager)