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I

To,

Sushanta K. Chaflerjee (Joint Chief, RA),

Forum of Regulators (FOR),

C/O Central Electricity Regulatory Conrmission,

3rd g 4tn Floor, Chandralok Building,

36, Janpath,

New Delhi-l10001.

Sub.: Compliance of directions of Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 201I

with reference to the directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in oP No. I of 2011, the details

for Fy 20l g-lg and Fy 20lg-20, as per the prescribed format, is enclosed herewith for your

information.

With regards,

SPEED-POST

GERC/Tariffl 41 1 5 l2l 63 lB llo 091 tr,

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Gommission6th Floor, GIFT ONE,

Road 5-C, Zone 5, GIFT CITY,Gandhinagar-382 355. GUJARAT, INDIA

Ph. : +91-7$2360 2000 Fax : +91-79-2360 2054155E-mail : [email protected] {ebsite : www.gercin.org

F 3 tult 2019

(Roopwant Singh,IAS)' Secretary

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory CommissionGandhinagar

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Encl.: As above

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Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission 6th Floor, GIFT ONE.

Road 5-C, Zone 5. GIFT CITY, Gandhinagar-382 355. GUJARAT, INDIA

Ph. : +91-79-23602000 Fax: +91-79-23602054/55 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gercin.org

l'GERCITariff/4115/2163/B nO - "', 2 5 3 -. JUl l01 To, Sushanta K. Chatterjee (Joint Chief, RA) , Forum of Regulators (FOR),

CIO Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, 3rd & 4th Floor, Chandralok Building,

36, Janpath,

New Delhi-l10001.

Sub.: Compliance of directions ofHon'ble APTEL in OP No.1 of2011

With reference to the directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No.1 of 2011 , the details

for FY 2016-17 and 2017-18, as per the prescribed format, is enclosed herewith for your

information.

With regards,

(Roopwant Singh, lAS) Secretary

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission Gandhinagar

Encl.: As above

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· Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission 6th Floor, GIFT O~E,

Road 5-C, Zone 5, GIFT CITY, Gandhinagar-382 355, GUJARAT, INDIA :(9:

Ph, : +91-79-23602000 Fax +91-79-23602054/55 E-mail gerc@gercin ,org Website , wwwgercin ,org

SPEED-POST

GERCITariff/4115/2163/B 1 03 4 jUN

To, Sushanta K. Chatterjee (Joint Chief, RA), Forum of Regulators (FOR), CIO Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, 3rd & 4th Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi-ll000l.

Sub.: Compliance of directions ofHon'ble APTEL in OP No.1 of2011

Dear Sir,

With reference to the directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No.1 of2011, the details for FY 2015-16 and 2016-17, as per the prescribed format, is enclosed herewith for your information.

With regards,

Yours,

b-c-V( ecretary Gujarat ElectricIty Regulatory Commission

Gandhinagar

Encl.: As above

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Sl.

No.Particluars

Timeline

specified in

Regulations

Date of filing

petition as per

Regulations

Remarks

Timeline

specified in

Regulations

Date of filing

petition as per

Regulations

Remarks

(i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th

Nov. - (i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th

Nov. -

(ii) APR - (ii) APR -

(iii) True up Yes 30th

Nov. - (iii) True up Yes 30th

Nov. -

Petitions

Filing as per

Regulations

Actual date of

filing petition-

Petitions

Filing as per

Regulations

Actual date of

filing petition-

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2013-1430th Nov.

As per

Annexure A-

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2012-1330th Nov.

As per

Annexure A-

(ii) APR for FY 2012-13 - (ii) APR for FY 2011-12 -

(iii) True up for FY 2011-

1230th Nov.

As per

Annexure A-

(iii) True up for FY 2010-

1130th Nov.

As per

Annexure A-

I. Timeline of Tariff Determination Process

A. Tariff Filing

1

Whether timeline for filing

petitions for Annual Performance

Review (APR), true up of past

expenses, Average Revenue

Requirement (ARR) and Tariff

Order specified in Tariff

Regulations?

2

FY 2015-16

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

FY 2014-15

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission

Submission of data for the year 2014-15 & 2015-16 in compliance of directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 2011

Whether petitions for APR, True

up of past expenses and ARR /

Tariff are being filed as per the

requirements of regulation?

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Sl.

No.Particluars FY 2015-16FY 2014-15

Whether

Suo Motu

action has

been

initiated

Date of Suo

Motu action

Reason

for not

initiating

Suo Motu

action

Whether Suo

Motu action

has been

initiated

Date of Suo

Motu action

Reason

for not

initiating

Suo Motu

action

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2013-14

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2012-13

(ii) APR for FY 2012-13 (ii) APR for FY 2011-12

(iii) True up for FY 2011-

12

(iii) True up for FY 2010-

11

Orders

issued in

time?

Actual date of

order

Reason

for delay,

if any

Orders issued

in time?

Actual date of

order

Reason

for delay,

if any

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2013-14

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2012-13

(ii) APR for FY 2012-13 (ii) APR for FY 2011-12

(iii) True up for FY 2011-

12

(iii) True up for FY 2011-

12

5

Whether the applicability of

Tariff is till the end of the

financial year (Yes/No)?

As per Annexure C

Not Applicable

Orders were issued within the time

specified in the Regulations as at

Annexure C

Not Applicable

As per Annexure C As per Annexure C

No. The applicability of Tariff Order is until the next Tariff Order is issued.

B. Tariff Order

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

If delay in filing of APR, True up

of past expenses and ARR is

beyond one month, whether the

Regulatory Commission has

taken any suo-motu action for

determination of tariff? If not,

please provide the reasons

thereof

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

As per Annexure B

4

Whether orders for APR, True up

of past expenes and Tariff are

being issued regularly within the

time specified in the

Regulations?

As per Annexure B

3

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Sl.

No.Items FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16

1 Annual Revenue Requirement (in Rs. Cr.)

2 Saleable Energy (in MUs)

3 Average Cost of Supply (Rs./kWh)

4 Average Tariff (Rs./kWh)

5 Revenue gap between ARR and ACS per unit

6 Whether Regulatory Assets have been created? No

No regulatory assets are built up in

the utilties as the Commission is

regularly giving the tariff ordes and

addressing the revenue gap through

tariff increase.

7If yes, whether the creation of Regulatory Assets is in line with the National Tariff

Policy?Not Applicable Not Applicable

8Whether a roadmap (in terms of timeline not exceeding 3 years) for the recovery of

such Regulatory Assets been specified?Not Applicable Not Applicable

9Whether carrying cost of the Regulatory Asset allowed to the utilities in the ARR of

the year in which the Regulatory Assets are created?Not Applicable Not Applicable

1Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula/mechanism provided in regulation

(Yes/No)? No

• The Fuel Surcharge Adjustment

formula / mechanism is not provided

in regulation.

• However, the FPPPA mechanism in

already in place in Gujarat.

2Frequency of adjustment of Fuel Surcharge as per the regulations (monthly/ bi-

monthly/quarterly)?Quarterly Quarterly

3Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment being done as per the regulations? If not, please

provide the reasons thereof.Yes Yes

As per Annexure D

III. Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment

II. Adequacy of Tariff

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Date of

Filing

Date of

RegistrationCase No.

Date of

Tariff Order

Date of

Filing

Date of

RegistrationCase No.

Date of

Tariff Order

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij

Company Ltd. (DGVCL)30.11.2013 03.12.2013

1371/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1464/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

2

Madhya Gujarat Vij

Company Ltd.

(MGVCL)

30.11.2013 03.12.2013

1372/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1465/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

3Paschim Gujarat Vij

Company Ltd. (PGVCL)30.11.2013 03.12.2013

1373/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1466/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

4Uttar Gujarat Vij

Company Ltd. (UGVCL)30.11.2013 03.12.2013

1370/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1463/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

5

Torrent Power Ltd. -

Distribution

(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D

(A)

02.12.2013 04.12.2013

1376/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 29.11.2014 08.12.2014

1467/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

6

Torrent Power Ltd. -

Distribution (Surat) :

TPL-D (S)

02.12.2013 04.12.2013

1377/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 29.11.2014 08.12.2014

1468/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

7

Torrent Power Ltd. -

Generation (APP) : TPL-

G (APP)

02.12.2013 04.12.2013

1378/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.04.2014 29.11.2014 08.12.2014

1469/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

8Torrent Energy Limited

- Distribution (TEL-D)02.12.2013 04.12.2013

1379/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.05.2014 29.11.2014 08.12.2014

1470/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

9MPSEZ Utilities Private

Limited (MUPL)29.11.2013 04.12.2013

1380/2013

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.05.2014 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1471/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 07.01.2014 16.01.2014

1392/2014

Truing up for FY 2012-13 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.05.2014 12.01.2015 13.01.2015

1474/2015

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

23.04.2015

11Aspen Infrastructures

Limited (AIL)30.12.2013 02.01.2014

1390/2014

Aggregate Revenue Requirement and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2014-15

29.05.2014 19.01.2015 04.02.2015

1479/2015

Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

23.04.2015

Annexure A

Actual Date of filing of Petitions for true up of past expenses and Average Revenue Requirement (ARR); and date of Tariff Orders

FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16

Name of UtilitySr.

No.

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff

Petitions for FY 2015-16Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time. There was delay of only 1 day.

2

TPL - Generation and

TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad &

Surat)

Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

3 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

4MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited

(MUPL)Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

5 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it is in process of preparing and finalizing

the tariff petition. KPT submitted that it is required to obtain

approval of competant authority.

• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to

31.01.2015 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the

tariff petition up to 31.12.2014.

• Further, KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to

31.01.2015 stating that the Petition fees which is to be remitted

along with the Petition is under process for approval of competant

authority and may take atleast 3-4 week.

• Consequently, the Commission directed KPT to submit the

petition by 15.01.2015.

• KPT filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on 12.01.2015 which

was registered by the Commission on 13.01.2015..

6 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the

Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on account of internal review and

finalization and approval.

• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2015 or

submission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the

tariff petition up to 15.01.2015.

• AIL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on 19.01.2015 which

was registered by the Commission on 04.02.2015 due to shortfall

in petition fees submitted by AIL.

The State distribution utilities have been filing their tariff petitions every year since 2005-06. The Commission has taken effective steps to ensure that state distribution utilities

file their petitions in time for the respective year. In case of delay, the Commission had been asking them to file their petition.

Annexure B

Sr.

No.Name of Utility

FY 2015-16

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff

Petitions for FY 2014-15Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL

• Financial accounts of FY 2012-13 to be finalized and got

audited thereof, which will be over in last week of September

2013.

• Showing the above reason, the utilities asked for time limit

extension for filing the petition for Mid-term Review of Business

Plan by 30.09.2013.

• Considering the genuine apprehension of the utilities, the

Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff

petition up to 30.09.2013.

• Discoms filed their Petitions for Mid-term Review of Business

Plan on 30.09.2013.

• Discoms filed their Tariff Petitions for FY 2014-15 on time on

30.11.2013.

2

TPL - Generation and

TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad &

Surat)

3 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL)

4MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited

(MUPL)Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

5 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it does not have expertise for preparation

of Tariff Petition and has been utilizing service of Consultant for

the same. Since, the contract of Consultant had expired and is in

final stage for granting of extension, it is expected to take 4-5

weeks for the same.

• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to

31.01.2014 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2014-15.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the

tariff petition up to 31.12.2013.

• Further, KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to

21.01.2014 stating that the Petition fees which is to be remitted

along with the Petition is under preocess for approval of

competant authority and may take atleast 3 week.

• Consequently, the Commission directed KPT to submit the

petition within week's time.

• KPT filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2014-15 on 07.01.2014.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the

petition for Mid-term Review of Business Plan up to 30.11.2013.

• TPL & TEL filed their Petitions for Mid-term Review of Business

Plan on 30.11.2013.

• TPL & TEL filed their Tariff Petitions for FY 2014-15 on

02.12.2013. after a delay of 2 days. The Commission condoned the

delay and registered the petitions.

• The production of gas from domestic sources has dwindled

considerably and currently there is no supply of domestic gas

from KG-D6 basin despite allocation by Empowered Group of

Ministers (EGoM) to SUGEN Mega Power Plant. Projections for

sources of power as part of Mid-term review of the Business

Plan for FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16 would be more reliable once

there will be clarity on the EGoM’s decision on allocation of

domestic gas to Power Sector.

• They requested the Commission to permit them to submit the

Mid-term review of the Business Plan for FY 2014-15 and 2015-

16 by 30.11.2013.

Sr.

No.Name of Utility

FY 2014-15

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6 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additioal time to file the

Tariff Petition for FY 2014-15 on account of internal review and

finalization and approval.

• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.12.2013 for

submission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the

tariff petition up to 31.12.2013.

• AIL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2014-15 on 30.12.2013.

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Date of

Filing

Date of

Registration

Date of

Tariff OrderReason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution

(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D(A)29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-

D(S)29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-

G(APP)29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

8 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) 29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 12.01.2015 13.01.2015 23.04.2015

The Licensee filed its true-up petitions on 12.01.2015 i.e. delayed by 43 days. The

Commission issued Orders on 23.04.2015 i.e. i.e. within the time-limit specified in the

Regulations.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 19.01.2015 04.02.2015 23.04.2015

The Licensee filed its true-up petitions on 19.01.2015 i.e. delayed by 50 days. The

Commission issued Orders on 23.04.2015 i.e. i.e. within the time-limit specified in the

Regulations.

Licensees filed their true-up petitions within the time-limit specified in the Regulations. The

Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2015 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the

Regulations.

Annexure C

2015-16

Sr.

No.Name of Utility

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Date of

FIling

Date of

Registration

Date of

Tariff OrderReason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 30.11.2013 03.12.2013 29.04.2014

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 30.11.2013 03.12.2013 29.04.2014

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 30.11.2013 03.12.2013 29.04.2014

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 30.11.2013 03.12.2013 29.04.2014

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution

(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D(A)02.12.2013 04.12.2013 29.04.2014

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-

D(S)02.12.2013 04.12.2013 29.04.2014

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-

G(APP)02.12.2013 04.12.2013 29.04.2014

8 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) 02.12.2013 04.12.2013 29.05.2014

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 29.11.2013 04.12.2013 29.05.2014

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 07.01.2014 16.01.2014 29.05.2014

The Licensee filed its true-up petitions on 07.01.2014 i.e. delayed by 37 days. The

Commission issued Orders after 142 days i.e. delayed by 22 days as the Central Election

Commission directed to issue the Tariff Orders after completion of the Poll in the respective

State. The Poll in the Gujarat State completed on 03.05.2014. The Commission issued the

Order on 29.05.2014 and made the Order applicable from 01.05.2014.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 30.12.2013 02.01.2014 29.05.2014

The Licensee filed its true-up petitions on 30.12.2013 i.e. delayed by 30 days. The

Commission issued Orders after 149 days i.e. delayed by 29 days as the Central Election

Commission directed to issue the Tariff Orders after completion of the Poll in the respective

State. The Poll in the Gujarat State completed on 03.05.2014. The Commission issued the

Order on 29.05.2014 and made the Order applicable from 01.05.2014.

Licensees filed their true-up petitions within the time-limit specified in the Regulations. The

Commission issued Orders after 150 days i.e. delayed by 30 days as the Central Election

Commission directed to issue the Tariff Orders after completion of the Poll in the respective

State. The Poll in the Gujarat State completed on 03.05.2014. The Commission issued the

Orders on 29.04.2014 and announced the Orders on 05.05.2014.

FY 2014-15

Licensee filed its true-up petition within the time-limit specified in the Regulations. The

Commission issued Orders after 180 days i.e. delayed by 60 days as the Central Election

Commission directed to issue the Tariff Orders after completion of the Poll in the respective

State. The Poll in the Gujarat State completed on 03.05.2014. The Commission issued the

Orders on 29.05.2014 and made the Orders appplicable from 01.05.2014.

Sr.

No.Name of Utility

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ARR(in Rs. Cr.)

SaleableEnergy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost ofSupply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff(Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap/ (Surplus)

between ACS& Avg.

Tariff per unit

ARR(in Rs. Cr.)

SaleableEnergy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost ofSupply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff(Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap/ (Surplus)

between ACS& Avg.

Tariff per unit

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(DGVCL)

8029.80 12990 6.182 6.427 (0.246) 8944.04 13910 6.430 6.589 (0.159)

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(MGVCL)

4354.90 7659 5.686 5.891 (0.205) 4669.26 8001 5.836 5.986 (0.150)

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(PGVCL)

9651.39 18943 5.095 5.370 (0.275) 11185.29 20028 5.585 5.388 0.197

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(UGVCL)

7316.77 16102 4.544 4.802 (0.258) 8506.31 16848 5.049 4.952 0.097

5Torrent Power Limited – Ahd.(TPL-A)

4483.86 7011.63 6.395 6.379 0.016 4948.24 7483.45 6.612 6.562 0.050

6Torrent Power Limited – Surat(TPL-S)

1992.53 3212 6.203 6.121 0.082 2088.90 3247.08 6.433 6.250 0.183

7 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) 73.09 114.56 6.380 6.357 0.023 75.34 140.61 5.358 5.487 (0.129)

8MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited(MUPL)

150.94 242 6.237 6.254 (0.017) 173.40 313 5.540 5.750 (0.210)

9 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 19.89 17.88 11.124 9.379 1.745 17.93 19.69 9.109 7.513 1.595

10 Aspen Infrastructures Ltd. (AIL) 4.36 5.96 7.308 7.159 0.149 4.94 6.17 8.010 7.808 0.202

FY 2014-15

Sr.No.

Name of Utility

FY 2015-16

Annexure D

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Sl.No. Particluars

Timelinespecified inRegulations

Date of filingpetition as per

RegulationsRemarks

Timelinespecified inRegulations

Date of filingpetition as per

RegulationsRemarks

(i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. - (i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. -

(ii) APR - (ii) APR -

(iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. - (iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. -

PetitionsFiling as perRegulations

Actual date offiling petition -

PetitionsFiling as perRegulations

Actual date offiling petition -

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY2015-16 30th Nov.

As perAnnexure A - (i) ARR / Tariff for FY

2016-17 30th Nov.As per

Annexure A -

(ii) APR for FY 2014-15 - (ii) APR for FY 2015-16 -(iii) True up for FY 2013-14 30th Nov.

As perAnnexure A - (iii) True up for FY 2014-

15 30th Nov.As per

Annexure A -

FY 2015-16

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory CommissionSubmission of data for the FY 2015-16 & 2016-17 in compliance of directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 2011

Whether petitions for APR, Trueup of past expenses and ARR /Tariff are being filed as per therequirements of regulation?

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

FY 2016-17

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

I. Timeline of Tariff Determination ProcessA. Tariff Filing

1

Whether timeline for filingpetitions for Annual PerformanceReview (APR), true up of pastexpenses, Average RevenueRequirement (ARR) and TariffOrder specified in TariffRegulations?

2

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Sl.No. Particluars FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17

WhetherSuo Motuaction has

beeninitiated

Date of SuoMotu action

Reasonfor not

initiatingSuo Motu

action

Whether SuoMotu action

has beeninitiated

Date of SuoMotu action

Reasonfor not

initiatingSuo Motu

action

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY2015-16

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY2016-17

(ii) APR for FY 2014-15 (ii) APR for FY 2015-16

(iii) True up for FY 2013-14

(iii) True up for FY 2014-15

Ordersissued in

time?

Actual date oforder

Reasonfor delay,

if any

Orders issuedin time?

Actual date oforder

Reasonfor delay,

if any

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY2015-16

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY2016-17

(ii) APR for FY 2014-15 (ii) APR for FY 2015-16(iii) True up for FY 2013-14

(iii) True up for FY 2014-15

5Whether the applicability ofTariff is till the end of thefinancial year (Yes/No)?

4

Whether orders for APR, True upof past expenes and Tariff arebeing issued regularly within thetime specified in theRegulations?

As per Annexure B

3As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

As per Annexure B

No. The applicability of Tariff Order is until the next Tariff Order is issued.

B. Tariff Order

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

If delay in filing of APR, True upof past expenses and ARR isbeyond one month, whether theRegulatory Commission hastaken any suo-motu action fordetermination of tariff? If not,please provide the reasonsthereof

Orders were issued within the timespecified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

Orders were issued within the timespecified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

As per Annexure C As per Annexure C

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1 Annual Revenue Requirement (in Rs. Cr.)2 Saleable Energy (in MUs)3 Average Cost of Supply (Rs./kWh)4 Average Tariff (Rs./kWh)5 Revenue gap between ARR and ACS per unit

6 Whether Regulatory Assets have been created?

7 If yes, whether the creation of Regulatory Assets is in line with the National TariffPolicy? Not Applicable Not Applicable

8 Whether a roadmap (in terms of timeline not exceeding 3 years) for the recovery ofsuch Regulatory Assets been specified? Not Applicable Not Applicable

9 Whether carrying cost of the Regulatory Asset allowed to the utilities in the ARR ofthe year in which the Regulatory Assets are created? Not Applicable Not Applicable

1 Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula/mechanism provided in regulation(Yes/No)?

2 Frequency of adjustment of Fuel Surcharge as per the regulations (monthly/ bi-monthly/quarterly)? Quarterly Quarterly

3 Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment being done as per the regulations? If not, pleaseprovide the reasons thereof. Yes Yes

As per Annexure D

III. Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment

II. Adequacy of Tariff

No regulatory assets are built up in the utilties as theCommission is regularly giving the tariff ordes and addressing

the revenue gap through tariff increase.

• The Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula / mechanism is notprovided in regulation.• However, the FPPPA mechanism in already in place in Gujarat.

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Date ofFiling

Date ofRegistration Case No. Date of

Tariff OrderDate ofFiling

Date ofRegistration Case No. Date of

Tariff Order

1 Dakshin Gujarat VijCompany Ltd. (DGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1464/2014Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-1631.03.2015 08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1548/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

2Madhya Gujarat VijCompany Ltd.(MGVCL)

01.12.2014 08.12.20141465/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015 08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1549/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

3 Paschim Gujarat VijCompany Ltd. (PGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1466/2014Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-1631.03.2015 08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1550/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

4 Uttar Gujarat VijCompany Ltd. (UGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1463/2014Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-1631.03.2015 08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1547/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

5

Torrent Power Ltd. -Distribution(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D(A)

29.11.2014 08.12.20141467/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015 23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1552/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

6Torrent Power Ltd. -Distribution (Surat) :TPL-D (S)

29.11.2014 08.12.20141468/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015 23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1553/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

7Torrent Power Ltd. -Generation (APP) : TPL-G (APP)

29.11.2014 08.12.20141469/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015 23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1551/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

8

Torrent Power Limited -Distribution (Dahej)(TPL-D (D)) {formerlyTorrent Energy Ltd.}

29.11.2014 08.12.20141470/2014

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

31.03.2015 23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1554/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

Annexure AActual Date of filing of Petitions for true up of past expenses and Average Revenue Requirement (ARR); and date of Tariff Orders

2015-16 2016-17

Name of UtilitySr.No.

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Date ofFiling

Date ofRegistration Case No. Date of

Tariff OrderDate ofFiling

Date ofRegistration Case No. Date of

Tariff Order

2015-16 2016-17

Name of UtilitySr.No.

9 MPSEZ Utilities PrivateLimited (MUPL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014

1471/2014Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-1631.03.2015 30.12.2015 01.01.2016

1556/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 12.01.2015 13.01.20151474/2015

Truing up for FY 2013-14 andDetermination of Tariff for FY 2015-16

23.04.2015 06.01.2016 04.03.2016

1562/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

Tariff OrderUnder

Process

11 Aspen InfrastructuresLimited (AIL) 19.01.2015 04.02.2015

1479/2015Truing up for FY 2013-14 and

Determination of Tariff for FY 2015-1623.04.2015 21.01.2016 29.01.2016

1560/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 &Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

04.04.2016

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of TariffPetitions for FY 2016-17 Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time.

2TPL - Generation andTPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Sura& Dahej)

Petition was filed on time.

3 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited(MUPL)

• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to31.12.2015 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing thetariff petition up to 31.12.2015.•MUPL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 30.12.2015.

4 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it has prepared the tariff petition. KPTsubmitted that it is required to obtain approval of competantauthority for submission of petition.• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to31.01.2016 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing thetariff petition up to 15.01.2016.• KPT filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 06.01.2016, whichwas registered by the Commission on 04.03.2016 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file theTariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on account of internal review andfinalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2016 forsubmission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing thetariff petition up to 15.01.2016.• AIL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 21.01.2016.

The State distribution utilities have been filing their tariff petitions every year since 2005-06. The Commission has taken effective steps to ensure that state distribution utilitiesfile their petitions in time for the respective year. In case of delay, the Commission had been asking them to file their petition.

Annexure B

Sr.No. Name of Utility

FY 2016-17

• The Commission vide Order dated 02.12.2015 in Suo MotuPetition No. 1534/2015 directed the Utilties to file their TariffPetitions within 3 weeks from the date of issuance of Order i.e. by23.12.2015.• Consequently, the DISCOMs filed their Tariff Petitions within 3weeks from 02.12.2015.

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of TariffPetitions for FY 2015-16 Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time. There was delay of only 1 day.

2TPL - Generation andTPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad &Surat)

Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

3 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

4 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited(MUPL) Petition was filed on time. Petition was filed in time.

5 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it is in process of preparing and finalizingthe tariff petition. KPT submitted that it is required to obtainapproval of competant authority.• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to31.01.2015 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing thetariff petition up to 31.12.2014.• Further, KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to31.01.2015 stating that the Petition fees which is to be remittedalong with the Petition is under process for approval of competantauthority and may take atleast 3-4 week.• Consequently, the Commission directed KPT to submit thepetition by 15.01.2015.• KPT filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on 12.01.2015 whichwas registered by the Commission on 13.01.2015..

6 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file theTariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on account of internal review andfinalization and approval.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2015 forsubmission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing thetariff petition up to 15.01.2015.• AIL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2015-16 on 19.01.2015 whichwas registered by the Commission on 04.02.2015 due to shortfallin petition fees submitted by AIL.

Sr.No. Name of Utility

FY 2015-16

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Date ofFiling

Date ofRegistration

Date ofTariff Order Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

5 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A) 23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

6 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S) 23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

7 Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP) 23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

8 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) :TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.} 23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 30.12.2015 01.01.2016 31.03.2016

• The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 30.12.2015 i.e. delayed by 7 days from time limitof 23.12.2015 specified in Commission's Order dtd. 02.12.2015 in Suo Motu Petition No.1534/2015.• The Commission issued the Order on 31.03.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in theRegulations.

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 06.01.2016 04.03.2016Tariff Order

UnderProcess

The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 06.01.2016 i.e. delayed by 37 days. The Commissionis in process of finalising the Tariff Order.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 21.01.2016 29.01.2016 04.04.2016 The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 21.01.2016 i.e. delayed by 52 days. The Commissionissued Order on 04.04.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

Annexure C

2016-17Sr.No. Name of Utility

• The Commission vide Order dated 02.12.2015 in Suo Motu Petition No. 1534/2015 directedthe Utilties to file their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from the date of issuance of Order i.e.by 23.12.2015.• Consequently, the Licensees filed their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from 02.12.2015.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in theRegulations.

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Date ofFiling

Date ofRegistration

Date ofTariff Order Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

5 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution(Ahmedabad) : TPL-D(A) 29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

6 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D(S) 29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

7 Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP) 29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

8 Torrent Energy Limited (TEL) 29.11.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.20159 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 01.12.2014 08.12.2014 31.03.2015

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 12.01.2015 13.01.2015 23.04.2015 The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 12.01.2015 i.e. delayed by 43 days. The Commissionissued Order on 23.04.2015 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 19.01.2015 04.02.2015 23.04.2015 The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 19.01.2015 i.e. delayed by 50 days. The Commissionissued Order on 23.04.2015 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

Sr.No. Name of Utility

2015-16

Licensees filed their true-up petitions within the time-limit specified in the Regulations. TheCommission issued the Orders on 31.03.2015 i.e. within the time-limit specified in theRegulations.

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ARR(in Rs. Cr.)

SaleableEnergy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost ofSupply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff(Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap/ (Surplus)

between ACS& Avg.

Tariff per unit

ARR(in Rs. Cr.)

SaleableEnergy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost ofSupply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff(Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap/ (Surplus)

between ACS& Avg.

Tariff per unit

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(DGVCL) 8944.04 13910 6.430 6.589 (0.159) 8845.24 13910 6.359 6.359 0.000

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(MGVCL) 4669.26 8001 5.836 5.986 (0.150) 4666.92 8001 5.833 5.833 0.000

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(PGVCL) 11185.29 20028 5.585 5.388 0.197 10589.44 20028 5.287 5.287 0.000

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.(UGVCL) 8506.31 16848 5.049 4.952 0.097 8331.14 16848 4.945 4.945 0.000

5 Torrent Power Limited – Ahd.(TPL-A) 4948.24 7483.45 6.612 6.562 0.050 5311.08 7483.45 7.097 7.097 0.000

6 Torrent Power Limited – Surat(TPL-S) 2088.90 3247.08 6.433 6.250 0.183 2180.61 3247.08 6.716 6.716 0.000

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution(Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly TorrentEnergy Ltd.}

75.34 140.61 5.358 5.487 (0.129) 68.44 140.61 4.867 4.987 (0.119)

8 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited(MUPL) 173.40 313 5.540 5.750 (0.210) 168.21 313 5.374 5.681 (0.307)

9 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 17.93 19.69 9.109 7.513 1.595

10 Aspen Infrastructures Ltd. (AIL) 4.94 6.17 8.010 7.808 0.202 4.54 6.17 7.355 7.678 (0.324)

Annexure D

Tariff Order under process

2015-16

Sr.No. Name of Utility

2016-17

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Particulars

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

(i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. - (i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. -

(ii) APR - (ii) APR -

(iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. - (iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. -

Petitions Filing as per Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-Petitions

Filing as per Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2016-17 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2017-18 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

(ii) APR for FY 2015-16 - (ii) APR for FY 2016-17 -(iii) True up for FY 2014-15 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-(iii) True up for FY 2015-16 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

I. Timeline of Tariff Determination ProcessA. Tariff Filing

1

Whether timeline for filing petitions for Annual Performance Review (APR), true up of past expenses, Average Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Order specified in Tariff Regulations?

2

FY 2017-18

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

FY 2016-17

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory CommissionSubmission of data for the FY 2016-17 & 2017-18 in compliance of directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 2011

Whether petitions for APR, True up of past expenses and ARR / Tariff are being filed as per the requirements of regulation?

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Particulars FY 2017-18FY 2016-17

Whether Suo Motu action has

been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

Whether Suo Motu action

has been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2016-17

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2017-18

(ii) APR for FY 2015-16 (ii) APR for FY 2016-17

(iii) True up for FY 2014-15

(iii) True up for FY 2015-16

Orders issued in

time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay,

if any

Orders issued in time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay,

if any

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2016-17

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2016-17

(ii) APR for FY 2015-16 (ii) APR for FY 2015-16(iii) True up for FY 2014-15

(iii) True up for FY 2014-15

5Whether the applicability of Tariff is till the end of the financial year (Yes/No)?

Orders were issued within the time specified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

Orders were issued within the time specified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

As per Annexure C As per Annexure C

No. The applicability of Tariff Order is until the next Tariff Order is issued.

B. Tariff Order

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

If delay in filing of APR, True up of past expenses and ARR is beyond one month, whether the Regulatory Commission has taken any suo-motu action for determination of tariff? If not, please provide the reasons thereof

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

As per Annexure B

4

Whether orders for APR, True up of past expense and Tariff are being issued regularly within the time specified in the Regulations?

As per Annexure B

3

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Items FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

1 Annual Revenue Requirement (in Rs. Cr.)2 Saleable Energy (in MUs)3 Average Cost of Supply (Rs./kWh)4 Average Tariff (Rs./kWh)5 Revenue gap between ARR and ACS per unit

6 Whether Regulatory Assets have been created?

7If yes, whether the creation of Regulatory Assets is in line with the National Tariff Policy?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

8Whether a roadmap (in terms of timeline not exceeding 3 years) for the recovery of such Regulatory Assets been specified?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

9Whether carrying cost of the Regulatory Asset allowed to the utilities in the ARR of the year in which the Regulatory Assets are created?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

1Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula/mechanism provided in regulation (Yes/No)?

2Frequency of adjustment of Fuel Surcharge as per the regulations (monthly/ bi-monthly/quarterly)?

Quarterly Quarterly

3Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment being done as per the regulations? If not, please provide the reasons thereof.

Yes Yes

As per Annexure D

III. Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment

II. Adequacy of Tariff

No regulatory assets are built up in the utilities as the Commission is regularly giving the tariff orders and addressing the revenue gap

through tariff increase.

• The Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula / mechanism is not provided in regulation.• However, the FPPPA mechanism in already in place in Gujarat.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1548/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1623/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

31.03.2017

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1549/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1624/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

31.03.2017

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1550/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1625/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

31.03.2017

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL)

08.12.2015 17.12.2015

1547/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1622/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

31.03.2017

Annexure AActual Date of filing of Petitions for true up of past expenses and Average Revenue Requirement (ARR); and date of Tariff Orders

FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

Name of UtilitySr. No.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

Name of UtilitySr. No.

5

Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1552/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1627/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

09.06.2017

6Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1553/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1628/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

09.06.2017

7Torrent Power Ltd. - Generation (APP) : TPL-G (APP)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1551/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1626/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

09.06.2017

8

Torrent Power Limited - Distribution (Dahej) (TPL-D (D)) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

23.12.2015 28.12.2015

1554/2015Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1629/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

09.06.2017

9MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

30.12.2015 01.01.2016

1556/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

31.03.2016 14.12.2016 17.12.2016

1631/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

31.03.2017

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

Name of UtilitySr. No.

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 06.01.2016 04.03.2016

1562/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

22.06.2016 01.02.2017 18.02.2017

1639/2017Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

30.06.2017

11Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

21.01.2016 29.01.2016

1560/2016Truing up for FY 2014-15, Approval of

Provisional ARR for FY 2016-17 & Determination of Tariff for FY 2016-17

04.04.2016 18.01.2017 18.02.2017

1638/2017Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of

Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2017-18

30.06.2017

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2017-18

Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time.

2TPL - Generation and TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

Petition was filed on time.

3MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 15.12.2016 for filing of MYT Petition.

• MUPL filed its MYT Petition on 14.12.2016.

4 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it has prepared the tariff petition. KPT submitted that it is required to obtain approval of competent authority for submission of petition.• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.01.2017 for filing of MYT Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the MYT Petition up to 31.01.2017.• KPT filed its MYT Petition on 01.02.2017, which was registered by the Commission on 18.02.2017 as KPT submitted the Annual Accounts on 08.02.2017.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the MYT Petition on account of internal review and finalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.12.2016 for submission of Tariff Petition.• AIL further submitted that it will submit the Petition on or before 16.01.2017 as petition is under approval at HO level.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff petition up to 31.12.2016.• AIL filed its MYT Petition on 18.01.2017, which was registered by the Commission on 18.02.2017 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 14.02.2017.

Annexure B

Sr. No.

Petition was filed on time.

Name of UtilityFY 2017-18

The State distribution utilities have been filing their tariff petitions every year since 2005-06. The Commission has taken effective steps to ensure that state distribution utilities file their petitions in time for the respective year. In case of delay, the Commission had been asking them to file their petition.

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2016-17

Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time.

2TPL - Generation and TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

Petition was filed on time.

3MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2015 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff petition up to 31.12.2015.•MUPL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 30.12.2015.

4 Kandla Port Trust (KPT)

• KPT submitted that it has prepared the tariff petition. KPT submitted that it is required to obtain approval of competent authority for submission of petition.• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.01.2016 for filing of Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff petition up to 15.01.2016.• KPT filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 06.01.2016, which was registered by the Commission on 04.03.2016 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on account of internal review and finalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2016 for submission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff petition up to 15.01.2016.• AIL filed its Tariff Petition for FY 2016-17 on 21.01.2016.

Sr. No.

Name of UtilityFY 2016-17

• The Commission vide Order dated 02.12.2015 in Suo Motu Petition No. 1534/2015 directed the Utilities to file their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from the date of issuance of Order i.e. by 23.12.2015.• Consequently, the DISCOMs filed their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from 02.12.2015.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

8Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 14.12.2016 17.12.2016 31.03.2017• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 14.12.2016 i.e. delayed by 13 days. • The Commission issued the Order on 31.03.2017 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 01.02.2017 18.02.2017 30.06.2017

• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 01.02.2017 i.e. delayed by 62 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 18.02.2017 as KPT submitted the Annual Accounts on 08.02.2017.• The Commission issued the Order on 30.06.2017.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 18.01.2017 18.02.2017 30.06.2017

• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 18.01.2017 i.e. delayed by 48 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 18.02.2017 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 14.02.2017.• The Commission issued the Order on 30.06.2017.

Annexure C

Sr. No.

Name of Utility

FY 2017-18

• The Licensees filed their MYT Petitions on 30.11.2016 i.e. on time.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2017 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

• The Utilities filed their MYT Petitions on 30.11.2016 i.e. on time.• In view of Hon'ble APTEL's Judgement dtd. 30.03.2017, the Tariff Orders need to be issued after the Review Order. The Commission issued the Review Order on 08.06.2017• Consequently, the Commission issued the Tariff Orders on 09.06.2017.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 08.12.2015 17.12.2015 31.03.2016

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP)

23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

8Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

23.12.2015 28.12.2015 31.03.2016

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 30.12.2015 01.01.2016 31.03.2016

• The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 30.12.2015 i.e. delayed by 7 days from time limit of 23.12.2015 specified in Commission's Order dtd. 02.12.2015 in Suo Motu Petition No. 1534/2015. • The Commission issued the Order on 31.03.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

10 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 06.01.2016 04.03.2016 22.06.2016

The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 06.01.2016 i.e. delayed by 37 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 04.03.2016 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations. The Commission issued the Order on 22.06.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 21.01.2016 29.01.2016 04.04.2016The Licensee filed its true-up petition on 21.01.2016 i.e. delayed by 52 days. The Commission issued Order on 04.04.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

FY 2016-17Sr. No.

Name of Utility

• The Commission vide Order dated 02.12.2015 in Suo Motu Petition No. 1534/2015 directed the Utilties to file their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from the date of issuance of Order i.e. by 23.12.2015.• Consequently, the Licensees filed their Tariff Petitions within 3 weeks from 02.12.2015.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2016 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

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ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

8845.24 13910 6.359 6.359 0.000 11538.79 17843 6.467 6.570 (0.103)

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

4666.92 8001 5.833 5.833 0.000 5659.29 9372 6.039 6.190 (0.151)

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

10589.44 20028 5.287 5.287 0.000 12852.63 23661 5.432 5.533 (0.101)

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL)

8331.14 16848 4.945 4.945 0.000 9703.55 18946 5.122 5.170 (0.048)

5Torrent Power Limited – Ahd. (TPL-A)

5311.08 7483 7.097 7.097 0.000 4882.73 7424 6.577 6.637 (0.059)

6Torrent Power Limited – Surat (TPL-S)

2180.61 3247 6.716 6.716 0.000 2230.86 3408 6.547 6.241 0.305

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

68.44 141 4.867 4.987 (0.119) 105.81 308 3.431 5.039 (1.607)

8MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

168.21 313 5.374 5.681 (0.307) 194.81 389 5.006 5.150 (0.144)

9 Kandla Port Trust (KPT) 17.93 20 9.109 9.109 0.000

10 Aspen Infrastructures Ltd. (AIL) 4.54 6 7.355 7.678 (0.324) 8.00 11 7.52 6.90 0.62

Annexure D

FY 2016-17

Sr. No.

Name of Utility

FY 2017-18

Not Applicable

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Sl. No.

Particulars

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

(i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. - (i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. -

(ii) APR - (ii) APR -

(iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. - (iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. -

Petitions Filing as per Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-Petitions

Filing as per Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2017-18 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

(ii) APR for FY 2016-17 - (ii) APR for FY 2017-18 -(iii) True up for FY 2015-16 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-(iii) True up for FY 2016-17 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

I. Timeline of Tariff Determination ProcessA. Tariff Filing

1

Whether timeline for filing petitions for Annual Performance Review (APR), true up of past expenses, Average Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Order specified in Tariff Regulations?

2

FY 2018-19

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

2017-18

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory CommissionSubmission of data for the FY 2016-17 & 2017-18 in compliance of directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 2011

Whether petitions for APR, True up of past expenses and ARR / Tariff are being filed as per the requirements of regulation?

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Particulars FY 2018-192017-18

Whether Suo Motu action has

been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

Whether Suo Motu action

has been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2017-18

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19

(ii) APR for FY 2016-17 (ii) APR for FY 2017-18

(iii) True up for FY 2015-16

(iii) True up for FY 2016-17

Orders issued in

time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay,

if any

Orders issued in time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay,

if any

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2017-18

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19

(ii) APR for FY 2016-17 (ii) APR for FY 2017-18(iii) True up for FY 2015-16

(iii) True up for FY 2016-17

5Whether the applicability of Tariff is till the end of the financial year (Yes/No)?

Orders were issued within the time specified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

Orders were issued within the time specified in the Regulations as at

Annexure CNot Applicable

As per Annexure C As per Annexure C

No. The applicability of Tariff Order is until the next Tariff Order is issued.

B. Tariff Order

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

If delay in filing of APR, True up of past expenses and ARR is beyond one month, whether the Regulatory Commission has taken any suo-motu action for determination of tariff? If not, please provide the reasons thereof

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

As per Annexure B

4

Whether orders for APR, True up of past expense and Tariff are being issued regularly within the time specified in the Regulations?

As per Annexure B

3

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Items FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19

1 Annual Revenue Requirement (in Rs. Cr.)2 Saleable Energy (in MUs)3 Average Cost of Supply (Rs./kWh)4 Average Tariff (Rs./kWh)5 Revenue gap between ARR and ACS per unit

6 Whether Regulatory Assets have been created?

7If yes, whether the creation of Regulatory Assets is in line with the National Tariff Policy?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

8Whether a roadmap (in terms of timeline not exceeding 3 years) for the recovery of such Regulatory Assets been specified?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

9Whether carrying cost of the Regulatory Asset allowed to the utilities in the ARR of the year in which the Regulatory Assets are created?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

1Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula/mechanism provided in regulation (Yes/No)?

2Frequency of adjustment of Fuel Surcharge as per the regulations (monthly/ bi-monthly/quarterly)?

Quarterly Quarterly

3Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment being done as per the regulations? If not, please provide the reasons thereof.

Yes Yes

As per Annexure D

III. Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment

II. Adequacy of Tariff

No regulatory assets are built up in the utilities as the Commission is regularly giving the tariff orders and addressing the revenue gap

through tariff increase.

• The Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula / mechanism is not provided in regulation.• However, the FPPPA mechanism in already in place in Gujarat.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1623/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

31.03.2017 15.01.2018 17.01.20181700/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1624/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

31.03.2017 15.01.2018 17.01.20181701/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1625/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

31.03.2017 15.01.2018 17.01.20181702/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1622/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2017-18 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

31.03.2017 15.01.2018 17.01.20181699/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

Annexure AActual Date of filing of Petitions for true up of past expenses and Average Revenue Requirement (ARR); and date of Tariff Orders

FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19

Name of UtilitySr. No.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19

Name of UtilitySr. No.

5

Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1627/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

09.06.2017 30.12.2017 03.01.20181696/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

6Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1628/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

09.06.2017 30.12.2017 03.01.20181697/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

7Torrent Power Ltd. - Generation (APP) : TPL-G (APP)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1626/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

09.06.2017 30.12.2017 03.01.20181695/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018

8

Torrent Power Limited - Distribution (Dahej) (TPL-D (D)) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

30.11.2016 03.12.2016

1629/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

09.06.2017 30.12.2017 03.01.20181698/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

04.04.2018

9MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

14.12.2016 17.12.2016

1631/2016Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

31.03.2017 15.12.2017 19.12.20171694/2017

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

05.04.2018

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of

Tariff OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19

Name of UtilitySr. No.

10Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

01.02.2017 18.02.2017

1639/2017Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

30.06.2017

11Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

18.01.2017 18.02.2017

1638/2017Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year

ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18

30.06.2017 31.01.2018 07.03.20181708/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

In process

12GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL)

- - - - 06.03.2018 14.03.20181710/2018

Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19In process

• The Commission, vide Order dated 30.06.2017, had dismissed the petition filde by DPT for Truing up for FY 2015-16, Approval of Final ARR for FY 2016-17, Approval of Multi-Year ARR for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2017-18. • The Commission directed DPT to re-submit the petition.• DPT has yet not submitted the petiiton.

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2018-19

Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL

• State Owned Discoms submitted that finalization of tariff petition by the Company & getting commitment for subsidy support from the Government may get delayed up to end of December 2017.• Subsequently, Discoms submitted that there is gap between ARR approved by the Commission for FY 2018-19 and revenue estimation at existing tariff. Therefore, matter requires referring to State Government by GUVNL for Government concurrence to ascertain subsidy support so that same can be considered in the Revenue of the Company and accordingly revision in the tariffs for different category of consumers can be proposed. • Discoms requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2017 and subsequently up to 15.01.2018, for filing of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by Discoms.• Discoms filed the Tariff Petition on 15.01.2018.

2TPL - Generation and TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

• TPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2017 for filing of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition up to 31.12.2017.• TPL filed the Tariff Petition on 30.12.2017.

3MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 15.12.2017 for filing of Tariff Petition.

• MUPL filed its Tariff Petition on 15.12.2017.

Sr. No.

Name of UtilityFY 2018-19

Annexure BThe State distribution utilities have been filing their tariff petitions every year since 2005-06. The Commission has taken effective steps to ensure that state distribution utilities file their petitions in time for the respective year. In case of delay, the Commission had been asking them to file their petition.

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4Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

• The MYT Petition for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 was rejected by the Commission. The Commission directed DPT to re-submit the petition.• DPT submitted that the finalization of Audited Accounts or power distribution business of FY 2016-17 is still in progress. Hence, for revision of MYT petition it will require some more time.• DPT requested to grant extension in filing the petition up to 28.02.2018.• Subsequently, DPT submitted that it is in process of filing revised MYT petition, however, due to unavoidable circumstances it is not able to file it by 28.02.2018. • DPT submitted that at present, the department has no competency or expertise officer available to prepare MYT petition and engagement of consultant having expertise on the subject is under process. • DPT requested to grant extension up to 31.05.2018 for submission of revised MYT petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by DPT.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the Tariff Petition on account of internal review and finalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2018 for submission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by AIL.• AIL filed its Tariff Petition on 31.01.2018 which was registered by the Commission on 07.03.2018 due to non-submission of affidavit and declaration in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 01.03.2018.

6 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL)

• GIFT PCL submitted that as it is filing its petition for the first time for approval of ARR and tariff for FY 2018-19, it need to formulate various data and compile the same in the requirement of Tariff petition, which needs time for preparation, formulation and submission of Tariff petition in requisite format. • GIFT PCL requested the Commission to grant a time limit extension up to 28.02.2018 for submission of its Tariff petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by GIFT PCL.• GIFT PCL filed the Tariff Petition on 06.03.2018

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2017-18

Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time.

2TPL - Generation and TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

Petition was filed on time.

3MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 15.12.2016 for filing of MYT Petition.

• MUPL filed its MYT Petition on 14.12.2016.

4Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

• KPT submitted that it has prepared the tariff petition. KPT submitted that it is required to obtain approval of competent authority for submission of petition.• KPT requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.01.2017 for filing of MYT Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the MYT Petition up to 31.01.2017.• KPT filed its MYT Petition on 01.02.2017, which was registered by the Commission on 18.02.2017 as KPT submitted the Annual Accounts on 08.02.2017.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the MYT Petition on account of internal review and finalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.12.2016 for submission of Tariff Petition.• AIL further submitted that it will submit the Petition on or before 16.01.2017 as petition is under approval at HO level.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the tariff petition up to 31.12.2016.• AIL filed its MYT Petition on 18.01.2017, which was registered by the Commission on 18.02.2017 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 14.02.2017.

Sr. No.

Petition was filed on time.

Name of UtilityFY 2017-18

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 31.03.2018

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 31.03.2018

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP)

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 31.03.2018

8Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 04.04.2018• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petitions on 30.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 29 days.• The Commission issued the Order on 04.04.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 15.12.2017 19.12.2017 05.04.2018• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petition on 15.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 14 days. • The Commission issued the Order on 05.04.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

10Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

- - -

• The MYT Petition for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 was rejected by the Commission. The Commission directed DPT to re-submit the petition.• DPT submitted that at present, the department has no competency or expertise officer available to prepare MYT petition and engagement of consultant having expertise on the subject is under process. • DPT requested to grant extension up to 31.05.2018 for submission of revised MYT petition.

Sr. No.

Name of Utility

FY 2018-19

• The Licensees filed their Tariff Petitions on 15.01.2018 i.e. delayed by 45 days.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

• The Utilities filed their Tariff Petitions on 30.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 29 days.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

Annexure C

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11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 31.01.2018 07.03.2018 In process

• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petition on 31.01.2018 i.e. delayed by 61 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 07.03.2018 due to non-submission of affidavit and declaration in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 01.03.2018.

12 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) 06.03.2018 14.03.2018 In process

• GIFT PCL submitted that as it is filing its petition for the first time for approval of ARR and tariff for FY 2018-19, it need to formulate various data and compile the same in the requirement of Tariff petition, which needs time for preparation, formulation and submission of Tariff petition in requisite format.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

3 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 30.11.2016 03.12.2016 31.03.2017

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Generation (APP) : TPL-G(APP)

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

8Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

30.11.2016 03.12.2016 09.06.2017

9 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 14.12.2016 17.12.2016 31.03.2017• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 14.12.2016 i.e. delayed by 13 days. • The Commission issued the Order on 31.03.2017 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

10Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

01.02.2017 18.02.2017 30.06.2017

• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 01.02.2017 i.e. delayed by 62 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 18.02.2017 as KPT submitted the Annual Accounts on 08.02.2017.• The Commission issued the Order on 30.06.2017.

11 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 18.01.2017 18.02.2017 30.06.2017

• The Licensee filed its MYT Petition on 18.01.2017 i.e. delayed by 48 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 18.02.2017 due to non-submission of affidavit in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 14.02.2017.• The Commission issued the Order on 30.06.2017.

• The Utilities filed their MYT Petitions on 30.11.2016 i.e. on time.• In view of Hon'ble APTEL's Judgement dtd. 30.03.2017, the Tariff Orders need to be issued after the Review Order. The Commission issued the Review Order on 08.06.2017• Consequently, the Commission issued the Tariff Orders on 09.06.2017.

Sr. No.

Name of Utility

FY 2017-18

• The Licensees filed their MYT Petitions on 30.11.2016 i.e. on time.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2017 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

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ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

11538.79 17843 6.467 6.570 (0.103) 12477.32 18831 6.626 6.612 0.014

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

5659.29 9372 6.039 6.190 (0.151) 6118.41 9900 6.180 6.263 (0.083)

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

12852.63 23661 5.432 5.533 (0.101) 13869.90 24991 5.550 5.612 (0.062)

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL)

9703.55 18946 5.122 5.170 (0.048) 10172.25 19837 5.128 5.204 (0.076)

5Torrent Power Limited – Ahd. (TPL-A)

4882.73 7424 6.577 6.637 (0.059) 5157.52 7829 6.588 6.632 (0.044)

6Torrent Power Limited – Surat (TPL-S)

2230.86 3408 6.547 6.241 0.305 2098.47 3463 6.060 6.249 (0.190)

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

105.81 308 3.431 5.039 (1.607) 153.20 387 3.961 3.685 0.276

8MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

194.81 389 5.006 5.150 (0.144) 261.12 539 4.844 5.177 (0.333)

9Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

10 Aspen Infrastructures Ltd. (AIL) 8.00 11 7.52 6.90 0.62

11 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) Not Applicable In process

In process

Annexure D

Sr. No.

Name of Utility

FY 2018-19

Not Applicable

FY 2017-18

Not Applicable

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Particulars

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

Timeline specified in Regulations

Date of filing petition as per

RegulationsRemarks

(i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. - (i) ARR / Tariff Petition Yes 30th Nov. -

(ii) APR - (ii) APR -

(iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. - (iii) True up Yes 30th Nov. -

(iv) Mid-Term Review (iv) Mid-Term Review Yes 30th Nov. -

Petitions Filing as per

Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-Petitions Filing

as per Regulations

Actual date of filing petition

-

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2019-20 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

(ii) APR for FY 2017-18 - (ii) APR for FY 2018-19 -

(iii) True up for FY 2016-17 30th Nov.As per Annexure

A- (iii) True up for FY 2017-18 30th Nov.

As per Annexure A

-

(iv) Mid-Term Review - (iv) Mid-Term Review 30th Nov.As per Annexure

A-

I. Timeline of Tariff Determination ProcessA. Tariff Filing

1

2

FY 2019-20

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

FY 2018-19

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory CommissionSubmission of data for the FY 2018-19 & 2019-20 in compliance of directions given by Hon'ble APTEL in OP No. 1 of 2011

Whether petitions for APR, True up of past expenses and ARR / Tariff are being filed as per the requirements of regulation?

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Whether timeline for filing petitions for Annual Performance Review (APR), true up of past expenses, Average Revenue Requirement (ARR) and Tariff Order specified in Tariff Regulations?

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Particulars FY 2019-20FY 2018-19

Whether Suo Motu action

has been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

Whether Suo Motu action

has been initiated

Date of Suo Motu action

Reason for not

initiating Suo Motu

action

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2019-20

(ii) APR for FY 2017-18 (ii) APR for FY 2018-19

(iii) True up for FY 2016-17 (iii) True up for FY 2017-18

(iv) Mid-Term Review - (iv) Mid-Term Review 30th Nov.As per Annexure

B-

Orders issued in time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay, if

any

Orders issued in time?

Actual date of order

Reason for delay, if

any

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2018-19

(i) ARR / Tariff for FY 2019-20

(ii) APR for FY 2017-18 (ii) APR for FY 2018-19(iii) True up for FY 2016-17 (iii) True up for FY 2017-18(iv) Mid-Term Review (iv) Mid-Term Review

5Whether the applicability of Tariff is till the end of the financial year (Yes/No)?

Not Applicable

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

As per Annexure C As per Annexure C

Orders were issued within the time specified in the Regulations as at Annexure C

Not Applicable

As per Annexure C

Not Applicable

As per Annexure C

No. The applicability of Tariff Order is until the next Tariff Order is issued.

B. Tariff Order

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

If delay in filing of APR, True up of past expenses and ARR is beyond one month, whether the Regulatory Commission has taken any suo-motu action for determination of tariff? If not, please provide the reasons thereof

As per Annexure B

As per Annexure B

Not Applicable

4

Whether orders for APR, True up of past expense and Tariff are being issued regularly within the time specified in the Regulations?

3

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Items FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20

1 Annual Revenue Requirement (in Rs. Cr.)2 Saleable Energy (in MUs)3 Average Cost of Supply (Rs./kWh)4 Average Tariff (Rs./kWh)5 Revenue gap between ARR and ACS per unit

6 Whether Regulatory Assets have been created?

7 If yes, whether the creation of Regulatory Assets is in line with the National Tariff Policy? Not Applicable Not Applicable

8Whether a roadmap (in terms of timeline not exceeding 3 years) for the recovery of such Regulatory Assets been specified?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

9Whether carrying cost of the Regulatory Asset allowed to the utilities in the ARR of the year in which the Regulatory Assets are created?

Not Applicable Not Applicable

1 Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula/mechanism provided in regulation (Yes/No)?

2Frequency of adjustment of Fuel Surcharge as per the regulations (monthly/ bi-monthly/quarterly)?

Quarterly Quarterly

3Whether Fuel Surcharge Adjustment being done as per the regulations? If not, please provide the reasons thereof.

Yes Yes

As per Annexure D

III. Fuel & Power Purchase Cost Adjustment

II. Adequacy of Tariff

No regulatory assets are built up in the utilities as the Commission is regularly giving the tariff orders and addressing the revenue gap through

tariff increase.

• The Fuel Surcharge Adjustment formula / mechanism is not provided in regulation.• However, the FPPPA mechanism in already in place in Gujarat.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

15.01.2018 17.01.20181700/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1760/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

15.01.2018 17.01.20181701/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1761/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

15.01.2018 17.01.20181702/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1762/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

4Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL)

15.01.2018 17.01.20181699/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1759/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

5Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.12.2017 03.01.20181696/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1764/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

Annexure AActual Date of filing of Petitions for true up of past expenses and Average Revenue Requirement (ARR); and date of Tariff Orders

FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20Name of Utility

Sr. No.

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

OrderDate of Filing

Date of Registration

Case No.Date of Tariff

Order

FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20Name of Utility

Sr. No.

6Torrent Power Ltd. - Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.12.2017 03.01.20181697/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

31.03.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1765/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

24.04.2019

7Torrent Power Limited - Distribution (Dahej)

30.12.2017 03.01.20181698/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

04.04.2018 30.11.2018 04.12.2018

1766/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

In process

8MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)

15.12.2017 19.12.20171694/2017

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

05.04.2018 15.12.2018 27.12.2018

1772/2018Truing up for FY 2017-18, Mid-Term Review

of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

In process

9GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL)

06.03.2018 14.03.20181710/2018

Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-1903.12.2018 31.12.2018 07.01.2019

1777/2019Mid-Term Review of ARR for FY 2019-20 to FY

2020-21 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20

In process

10Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

31.01.2018 07.03.20181708/2018

Truing up for FY 2016-17 and Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

08.08.2018 04.01.2019 11.01.2019

1778/2019Truing up for FY 2017-18, Revised ARR for FY 2019-20 and Determination of Tariff for FY

2019-20

In process

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2019-20 Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL Petition was filed on time.

2 TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

Petition was filed on time.

3 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2018 for filing of their Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Petition up to 15.12.2018. • MUPL filed their petition on 15.12.2018.

4 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) GIFT PCL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 28.02.2019 for filing of their Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Petition up to 31.12.2018. • GIFT PCL filed their petition on 31.12.2018.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)AIL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.01.2019 for filing of their Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Petition up to 31.12.2018. • AIL filed their petition on 04.01.2019.

Annexure BThe State distribution utilities have been filing their tariff petitions every year since 2005-06. The Commission has taken effective steps to ensure that state distribution utilities file their petitions in time for the respective year. In case of delay, the Commission had been asking them to file their petition.

Name of UtilityFY 2019-20

No Action Taken.

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Reasons put forward by utilities for delay in the filing of Tariff Petitions for FY 2018-19 Action taken by the Commission

1 DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL / UGVCL

• State Owned Discoms submitted that finalization of tariff petition by the Company & getting commitment for subsidy support from the Government may get delayed up to end of December 2017.• Subsequently, Discoms submitted that there is gap between ARR approved by the Commission for FY 2018-19 and revenue estimation at existing tariff. Therefore, matter requires referring to State Government by GUVNL for Government concurrence to ascertain subsidy support so that same can be considered in the Revenue of the Company and accordingly revision in the tariffs for different category of consumers can be proposed. • Discoms requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2017 and subsequently up to 15.01.2018, for filing of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by Discoms.• Discoms filed the Tariff Petition on 15.01.2018.

2 TPL - Distribution (Ahmedabad, Surat & Dahej)

• TPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 31.12.2017 for filing of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition up to 31.12.2017.• TPL filed the Tariff Petition on 30.12.2017.

3 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL)• MUPL requested the Commission to grant extension up to 15.12.2017 for filing of Tariff Petition.

• MUPL filed its Tariff Petition on 15.12.2017.

Sr. No.

Name of UtilityFY 2018-19

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4Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

• The MYT Petition for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 was rejected by the Commission. The Commission directed DPT to re-submit the petition.• DPT submitted that the finalization of Audited Accounts or power distribution business of FY 2016-17 is still in progress. Hence, for revision of MYT petition it will require some more time.• DPT requested to grant extension in filing the petition up to 28.02.2018.• Subsequently, DPT submitted that it is in process of filing revised MYT petition, however, due to unavoidable circumstances it is not able to file it by 28.02.2018. • DPT submitted that at present, the department has no competency or expertise officer available to prepare MYT petition and engagement of consultant having expertise on the subject is under process. • DPT requested to grant extension up to 31.05.2018 for submission of revised MYT petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by DPT.

5 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL)

• AIL submitted that it is in need of additional time to file the Tariff Petition on account of internal review and finalization.• AIL requested the Commission to grant time till 31.01.2018 for submission of Tariff Petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by AIL.• AIL filed its Tariff Petition on 31.01.2018 which was registered by the Commission on 07.03.2018 due to non-submission of affidavit and declaration in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 01.03.2018.

6 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL)

• GIFT PCL submitted that as it is filing its petition for the first time for approval of ARR and tariff for FY 2018-19, it need to formulate various data and compile the same in the requirement of Tariff petition, which needs time for preparation, formulation and submission of Tariff petition in requisite format. • GIFT PCL requested the Commission to grant a time limit extension up to 28.02.2018 for submission of its Tariff petition.

• The Commission granted the time limit extension for filing the Tariff Petition as requested by GIFT PCL.• GIFT PCL filed the Tariff Petition on 06.03.2018

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.20192 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.20193 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.20194 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.2019

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.2019

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.11.2018 04.12.2018 24.04.2019

7 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) 30.11.2018 04.12.2018 Is in Process8 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 15.12.2018 27.12.2018 Is in Process9 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) 31.12.2018 07.01.2019 Is in Process

10 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 04.01.2019 11.01.2019 Is in Process

Name of UtilityFY 2019-20

Licensees filed their petitions for True up, Mid-Term Review and Determination of Tariff for FY 2019-20 within the time-limit specified in the Regulations. The Commission issued Orders after 144 days i.e. delayed by 24 days as the Central Election Commission directed to issue the Tariff Orders after completion of the Poll in the respective State. The Poll in the Gujarat State completed on 23.04.2019. The Commission issued the Orders on 24.04.2014, which is with effective from 01.05.2019.

As all the utilities except TPL-Dahej have filed their petitions delayed by 30 days. Further, the Commission have asked some additional details with related to their tariff petitions. The Utilities have now submitted those details. The Commission will issue the tariff orders of these utilities in due course of time

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Date of Filing

Date of Registration

Date of Tariff Order

Reason for delay, if any

1 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

2 Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.20183 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 15.01.2018 17.01.2018 31.03.2018

5Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Ahmedabad) : TPL-D (A)

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 31.03.2018

6Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Surat) : TPL-D (S)

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 31.03.2018

7Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) : TPL-D (D) {formerly Torrent Energy Ltd.}

30.12.2017 03.01.2018 04.04.2018• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petitions on 30.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 29 days.• The Commission issued the Order on 04.04.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

8 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 15.12.2017 19.12.2017 05.04.2018• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petition on 15.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 14 days. • The Commission issued the Order on 05.04.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

9Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) (formerly Kandla Port Trust (KPT))

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• The MYT Petition for FY 2016-17 to 2020-21 was rejected by the Commission. The Commission directed DPT to re-submit the petition.• DPT submitted that at present, the department has no competency or expertise officer available to prepare MYT petition and engagement of consultant having expertise on the subject is under process. • DPT requested to grant extension up to 31.05.2018 for submission of revised MYT petition.

10 Aspen Infrastructures Limited (AIL) 31.01.2018 07.03.2018 In process• The Licensee filed its Tariff Petition on 31.01.2018 i.e. delayed by 61 days. However, the Commission registered the Petition on 07.03.2018 due to non-submission of affidavit and declaration in line with the Regulations. AIL submitted the revised affidavit on 01.03.2018.

11 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) 06.03.2018 14.03.2018 In process

• GIFT PCL submitted that as it is filing its petition for the first time for approval of ARR and tariff for FY 2018-19, it need to formulate various data and compile the same in the requirement of Tariff petition, which needs time for preparation, formulation and submission of Tariff petition in requisite format.

• The Utilities filed their Tariff Petitions on 30.12.2017 i.e. delayed by 29 days.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

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• The Licensees filed their Tariff Petitions on 15.01.2018 i.e. delayed by 45 days.• The Commission issued the Orders on 31.03.2018 i.e. within the time-limit specified in the Regulations.

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ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

ARR (in Rs. Cr.)

Saleable Energy

(In MUs)

Avg. Cost of Supply

(Rs. / kWh)

1Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)

12477.32 18831 6.626 6.612 0.014 12437 19297 6.445

2Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (MGVCL)

6118.41 9900 6.180 6.263 (0.083) 6230 10446 5.964

3Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL)

13869.90 24991 5.550 5.612 (0.062) 16805 29668 5.664

4 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (UGVCL) 10172.25 19837 5.128 5.204 (0.076) 11548 22968 5.028

5Torrent Power Limited – Ahd. (TPL-A)

5157.52 7829 6.588 6.632 (0.044) 5374 8481 6.337

6Torrent Power Limited – Surat (TPL-S)

2098.47 3463 6.060 6.249 (0.190) 2108 3504 6.016

7 Torrent Power Ltd. – Distribution (Dahej) 153.20 387 3.961 3.685 0.276

8 MPSEZ Utilities Private Limited (MUPL) 261.12 539 4.844 5.177 (0.333)

9 Aspen Infrastructures Ltd. (AIL) 8.30 11 7.431 6.911 0.519

10 GIFT Power Company Ltd. (GIFT PCL) 27.59 23 11.851 8.694 3.157

FY 2018-19

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Avg. Tariff (Rs. / kWh)

Revenue Gap / (Surplus)

between ACS & Avg.

Tariff per unit

6.574 (0.130)

6.060 (0.097)

5.659 0.005

5.252 (0.224)

6.350 (0.013)

6.312 (0.296)

In process

In process

In process

In process

Annexure D

FY 2019-20