JERC (Goa & UTs) imposes penalty for non-compliance of RPO
Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for UTs and Goa has become the second electricity regulator to impose penalty for non-compliance of RPO targets. JERC (Goa & UTs) had previously through a suo-motu order (dated 27th Dec 2013) directed all obligated entities to comply with RPO targets of FY11 to FY14 by 31st March 2014 and submit a detailed report by 17th April 2014. JERC notes that some of the obligated entities have failed to fulfil the targets.
Goa – In case of Goa, JERC after scrutiny of the report (submitted by former) was of the view that Goa has failed to fulfil Solar RPO targets from FY11 to FY14 and has consequently been directed to submit a detailed report by 21 July 2014. JERC has asked Goa to meet its RPO targets (along with all backlogs) positively.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands – JERC found that respondent has met with all targets up-to FY14. JERC emphasized that quarterly submission of RPO compliance reports to state agency should continue without fail.
Chandigarh – Chandigarh has also fulfilled RPO targets from FY11 to FY14. JERC mentioned that Chandigarh has also submitted the planning report for compliance of RPO targets of FY15.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli – JERC has taken serious steps for non-compliance of RPO targets. The utility of Dadra & Nagar Haveli has therefore been asked to deposit INR 110 crore (Provisional) with the state designated agency positively by 30th September 2014 if it fails to comply with targets by 21st July.
The utility has also been directed to submit proposed plan to meet RPO targets of Fy15.
Daman & Diu – As per JERC, Daman & Diu has also not complied with RPO targets of FY11- FY14. The regulator also emphasized that OA consumers in the area of licensee are also required to meet the targets. The utility in Daman & Diu was asked to submit detailed report by 21st July 2014.
Lakshadweep – Lakshadweep has failed to meet non-solar RPO targets for FY11 to FY14. However, no penalty was imposed with respect to such non-compliance.
Puducherry – Puducherry has failed to comply with solar RPO targets for FY11-FY14, noted JERC. In this case also, there was no penalty imposed and the utility of Puducherry was asked to submit detailed report by 21st July 2014.
The additional information w.r.t amendment to principal RPO regulations is that the same has been forwarded to Controller of Publication, Govt. of India for publication. Our blog-post on the issue can be read by clicking here.
For more details refer the order here.
