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| 1 | 02-Apr-24 | INTERIM | Case No. 21 of 2024
Date of Hearing:02.04.2024 Date of Order: 02.04.2024
The case is taken up for hearing today through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical).
2. Shri K.C.Nanda, GM (RA & Strategy), TPWODL the representative of the Petitioners namely TPWODL,TPCODL, TPNODL & TPSODL, Shri Jeevan Kumar Jethani, Joint Director, MNRE, Ms. Nibedita Mishra, Special Secretary, Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, Shri L.K. Mishra, DGM(Finance), R&T, along with Shri B.K.Das, Sr.GM(PP), GRIDCO Ltd., Ms. Banishree Pradhan, DGM(Electrical), OPTCL and the Representative of M/s. OREDA do appear.
3. In course of hearing, the Representative of the DISCOMs submitted that the DISCOMs have filed the common Application under the Demand Side Management (DSM) Regulation, 2011 of the OERC seeking direction of the Commission to allow the four DISCOMs to install, operate & maintain Distributed Renewable Energy Plants on behalf of Rural Households through community solarization mechanism under Rooftop Scheme funded by Government Aids/Subsidy plus DISCOMs contribution under Demand Side Management (DSM) in conformity with the provisions of OERC DSM Regulation, 2011.
4. The Representative of MNRE prays the Commission for filing of reply in the present case. He further submits that the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is in draft stage and if any proposal comes from DISCOMs, which can be considered while finalizing the draft in the matter.
5. After hearing the proposal of the Petitioner-DISCOMs to install, operate & maintain Distributed Renewable Energy Plants under Demand Side Management, we observe that on implementation of the proposed scheme, there would be impact on the Retail Supply Tariff, which will ultimately affect the consumers of the State. Hence, we feel it prudent to proceed on the matter through public hearing after obtaining views/suggestions from all the stakeholders.
6. Considering the above facts, we direct the Registry to issue Public Notice inviting suggestions/objections/views from the general public/ institutions/ organizations. The copy of petition along with all Annexures in this regard is available in OERC website (www.orierc.org) and the DISCOMs are directed to keep the present Application in their websites. The persons/ organizations those who are interested to participate in the above proceeding may file their objections/suggestions on the said petition of DISCOMs by 20.04.2024 with a copy to the DISCOMs who in turn will file their rejoinder to the objections/suggestions of the Respondents by 30.04.2024.
7. We further direct the DISCOMs to raise their views before the MNRE on the matter of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as stated by the Representative of MNRE.
8. The matter is posted to 14.05.2024 at 11.00A.M. for hearing.
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| 2 | 14-May-24 | INTERIM | Case No. 21 of 2024
Date of Hearing:14.05.2024 Date of Order:14.05.2024
The case is taken up for hearing today through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical).
2. Shri K. C. Nanda, GM (RA & Strategy), TPWODL on behalf of the Petitioner-DISCOMs namely TPWODL, TPCODL, TPNODL & TPSODL, Shri Divyanshu Jha, Deputy Secretary, MNRE, Ms. Sonali Patnaik, Manager (Legal), Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, Shri L. K. Mishra, DGM (Finance) along with Shri B. K. Das, Sr. GM (PP), GRIDCO Ltd., Ms. Banishree Pradhan, DGM (Electrical), OPTCL, Shri Satya Bhusan Rath, Advocate and Shri Ramesh Chandra Satapathy, President, Upobhokta Mahasangha, Bhubaneswar do appear. None appears on behalf of M/s. OREDA and Er. (Dr.) K.K. Das, former adviser, UPSC, GoI.
3. The Representative of the DISCOMs submits that the responses on their application have been received from Shri Ramesh Chandra Satapathy, President, Upobhokta Mahasangha, Bhubaneswar, Shri Satya Bhusan Rath, Advocate and Er. (Dr.) K.K. Das, former adviser, UPSC, GoI and the rejoinders to their replies have also been filed. The response of GRIDCO has been received yesterday and rejoinder on the same will be submitted soon. However, the response of the MNRE, GoI is yet to be received, which carries importance as the guidelines on the subject community solarization mechanism under Rooftop Scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' is to be issued by the MNRE, GoI. On the queries raised by the Commission regarding the mode of capitalization of assets, the Representative of TPWODL submits that the amount funded by the DISCOMs excluding CFA and SFA will be socialized through ARR. The assets will remain with the community and the DISCOMs will only maintain the assets. He further submits that the vendors registered in Govt. portal shall be empanelled and there will be no separate bidding process.
4. The Representative of MNRE submits that since some subsidy issues are involved in the subject scheme, the guidelines may not be issued now due to Code of Conduct on account of ongoing Lok Sabha Elections in the Country. He prays the Commission to allow them some time for filing their reply in the present case after the end of Election process, preferably by 18.06.2024.
5. The Respondent-Shri Ramesh Satapathy submits that earlier DISCOMs have failed to implement such schemes of the Government successfully because of their lack of interest and inaction for awareness of the consumers regarding such schemes. Therefore, the Commission should monitor implementation of the subject scheme by the DISCOMs periodically.
6. Post the matter on 18.06.2024 at 11.00A.M. for hearing. No further notice shall be issued in this regard.
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| 3 | 18-Jun-24 | INTERIM | Case No. 21 of 2024
Date of Hearing:18.06.2024 Date of Order:18.06.2024
The case is taken up for hearing today through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical).
2. Shri K. C. Nanda, GM (RA & Strategy), TPWODL on behalf of the Petitioner-DISCOMs namely TPWODL, TPCODL, TPNODL & TPSODL, Shri Rahul Kumar, MNRE, Ms. Sonali Patnaik, Manager (Legal), Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, Shri Satya Bhusan Rath, Advocate and Shri Ramesh Chandra Satapathy, President, Upobhokta Mahasangha, Bhubaneswar do appear. None appears on behalf of GRIDCO, OPTCL, M/s. OREDA and Er. (Dr.) K.K. Das, former adviser, UPSC, GoI.
3. The Representative of MNRE submits that the guidelines on the subject community solarization mechanism under Rooftop Scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' is yet to be issued by the MNRE, GoI. He prays the Commission to allow them one-month time for filing their reply in the present case. The Representative on behalf of the Petitioner-DISCOMs states that unless the guideline is issued by the MNRE, GoI, they cannot proceed for implementation of the aforesaid scheme.
4. Upon hearing the parties, the prayer of the Respondent-MNRE is allowed. The MNRE, GoI is directed to file its reply before the next date of hearing.
5. Post the matter on 13.08.2024 at 11.00A.M. for hearing. No further notice shall be issued in this regard.
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| 4 | 13-Aug-24 | INTERIM | Case No. 21 of 2024
Date of Hearing:13.08.2024 Date of Order:13.08.2024
The case is taken up for hearing today through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical).
2. Shri K. C. Nanda, GM (RA & Strategy), TPWODL on behalf of the Petitioner-DISCOMs namely TPWODL, TPCODL, TPNODL & TPSODL, Shri Jeevan Kumar Jethani, Scientist-F, MNRE, Ms. Sonali Patnaik, Manager (Legal), Department of Energy, Government of Odisha, Shri B.K.Das, Sr. GM (PP), GRIDCO Ltd., Ms. Tamasashree Singh, OPTCL, Shri Satya Bhusan Rath, Advocate do appear. None appears on behalf of M/s. OREDA, Shri Ramesh Chandra Satapathy, President, Upobhokta Mahasangha, Bhubaneswar and Er. (Dr.) K.K. Das, former adviser, UPSC, GoI.
3. The Representative of MNRE submits that the guidelines under Rooftop Scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' has been issued by the MNRE, GoI, wherein nothing has been mentioned about the matter pertaining to the present case for allowing DISCOMs to install, operate and maintain Distributed Renewable Energy Plans on behalf of Rural Households through community solarization mechanism under Rooftop Scheme funded by Government Aids/Subsidy. However, the MNRE, Government of India is in process to discuss with the State Governments to include the same in the policy which may take some more time.
4. In view of the above submissions of the Representative of the MNRE, GoI, the Representative on behalf of the Petitioner-DISCOMs prays before the Commission for a long adjournment of the present case.
5. Upon hearing the parties, the prayer of the Petitioner-DISCOMs is allowed and they are directed to take up the matter with the Government of Odisha.
6. Post the matter on 08.10.2024 at 11.00A.M. for hearing. No further notice shall be issued in this regard.
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