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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-23082024-256572
EXTRAORDINARY
PART III-Section 4
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 642] | NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024/SHRAVANA 30, 1946
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3. Definitions and Interpretation
(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) 'Act' means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);
(b) 'Actual drawal' in a time block means the electricity drawn by a buyer, measured by the interface meters;
(c) 'Actual injection' in a time block means the electricity injected by the seller, measured by the interface meters;
(d) 'Ancillary Services' means the Ancillary Services as defined in the Ancillary Services Regulations;
(e) 'Ancillary Services Regulations' means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2022, as amended from time to time and shall include any re-enactment thereof;
(f) 'Area Clearing Price' or 'ACP' means the price of an electricity contract for a time-block transacted on a Power Exchange after considering all valid buy and sale bids in a particular area(s) after market-splitting;
(g) 'Available Capacity' for generating station based on wind or solar or hybrid of wind-solar resources, which are regional entities, is the cumulative capacity rating of wind turbines or solar inverters that are capable of generating power in a given time block;
(h) 'Buyer' means a person purchasing electricity through a transaction scheduled in accordance with the Grid Code;
(i) 'Commission' means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 76 of the Act;
(j) 'Contract rate' means (i) in respect of a WS seller or a MSW Seller or such other entity as applicable, whose tariff is determined or adopted or approved under Section 62 or Section 63 or Section 86(1)(b) of the Act, Rs/kWh tariff as determined or adopted or approved by the Appropriate Commission; or (ii) in respect of a WS seller or a MSW Seller or such other entity as applicable, whose tariff is not determined or adopted or approved under Section 62 or Section 63 or Section 86(1)(b) of the Act, and selling power through power exchange(s), the price as discovered in the Power Exchange for the respective transaction; or (iii) in case of captive consumption of a captive generating plant based on renewable energy sources, the weighted average ACP of the Integrated-Day Ahead Market segments of all Power Exchanges for the respective time block; or (iv) in case of multiple contracts or transactions including captive consumption, the weighted average of the contract rates of all such contracts or transactions, as the case may be.
(k) 'Deviation' in a time block for a seller of electricity means its total actual injection minus its total scheduled generation, and for a buyer of electricity means its total actual drawal minus its total scheduled drawal, and shall be computed as per Regulation 6 of these regulations;
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(l) 'Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account' means the Account to be maintained and operated by the concerned Regional Load Despatch Centre in each region or the National Load Despatch Centre, as per Regulation 9 of these regulations;
(m) 'General seller' means a seller in case of a generating station based on resources other than wind or solar or hybrid of wind-solar resources;
(n) 'Grid Code' means the Grid Code specified by the Commission under clause (h) of sub-section (1) of Section 79 of the Act;
(o) Integrated Day Ahead Market means a market where Day Ahead Contracts are transacted on the power exchanges, including collective transactions under Day Ahead Market (DAM), Green Day Ahead Market (Green DAM), and High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM);
(p) 'Interface meters' means interface meters as defined under the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006, as amended from time to time and any re-enactment thereof;
(q) 'Load Despatch Centre' means National Load Despatch Centre, Regional Load Despatch Centre or State Load Despatch Centre, as the case may be;
(r) 'MSW seller' means a seller in the case of a generating station based on Municipal Solid Waste and includes Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) based MSW generating station;
(s) 'Normal Rate of Charges for Deviation (NR)' means the charges for deviation (in paise/kWh) as referred to in Regulation 7 of these regulations;
(t) 'Open Access Regulations' means the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022, as amended from time to time and shall include any re-enactment thereof;
(u) 'Qualified Coordinating Agency' or 'QCA' shall have the same meaning as defined in the Grid Code;
(v) 'Regional Entity' means a person whose metering and energy accounting are done at the regional level by the Regional Load Despatch Centre;
(w) 'Renewable Rich State' or 'RE-rich State' means a State whose combined installed capacity of solar and wind generating stations under the control area of the State is 1000 MW or more but less than 5000 MW;
(x) 'Renewable Super Rich State' or 'RE Super-rich State' means a State whose combined installed capacity of solar and wind generating stations under the control area of the State is 5000 MW or more;
(y) 'Reference Charge Rate' or 'RR' means (i) in respect of a general seller whose tariff is determined or adopted or approved under Section 62 or Section 63 or Section 86(1)(b) of the Act, Rs/ kWh energy charge as determined or adopted or approved by the Appropriate Commission, or (ii) in respect of a general seller whose tariff is not determined or adopted or approved under Section 62 or Section 63 or Section 86(1)(b) of the Act, and selling power through power exchange(s), the price as discovered in the power exchange for the respective transaction; or (iii) in case of captive consumption of a captive generating plant based on renewable energy sources, the weighted average ACP of the Integrated-Day Ahead Market segments of all the Power Exchanges for the respective time block; or (iv) in case of multiple contracts or transactions including captive consumption, the weighted average of the reference rates of all such contracts or transactions.
(z) 'Run-of-River Generating Station' or ‘RoR generating station' means a hydro generating station which does not have upstream pondage;
(z) 'Scheduled generation' or 'Scheduled injection' for a time block or any period means the schedule of generation or injection in MW or MWh ex-bus, including the schedule for Ancillary Services given by the concerned Load Despatch Centre;
(aa) 'Scheduled drawal' for a time block or any period means the schedule of drawal in MW or MWh ex-bus, including the schedule for Ancillary Services given by the concerned Load Despatch Centre;
(bb) 'Seller' means a person, including a generating station, supplying electricity through a transaction scheduled in accordance with the Grid Code;
(cc) 'Time Block' means the time block as defined in the Grid Code;
(dd) 'WS seller' means a seller in the case of a generating station based on wind or solar or a hybrid of wind-solar resources and shall include such solar or wind or hybrid generating station, with or without storage.
(2) Save as aforesaid and unless repugnant to the context or the subject matter otherwise requires, words and expressions used in these regulations and not defined, but defined in the Act, or any other regulation of this Commission shall have the meaning assigned to them respectively in the Act or any other regulation.
4. Scope
These regulations shall be applicable to all grid connected regional entities and other entities engaged in inter-State purchase and sale of electricity.
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5. Adherence to Schedule and Deviation
(1) For the secure and stable operation of the grid, every grid-connected regional entity shall adhere to its schedule as per the Grid Code and shall endeavour not to deviate from its schedule.
(2) Deviation shall generally be managed through the deployment of Ancillary Services, and the computation, charges, and related matters in respect of such deviation shall be dealt with as per the following provisions of these regulations.
6. Computation of Deviation
(1) Deviation in a time block for general sellers shall be computed as follows:
Deviation-general seller (DGs) (in MWh) = [(Actual injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)].
Deviation-general seller (DGs) (in %) = 100 x [(Actual injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)] / [(Scheduled generation in MWh)].
(2) Deviation in a time block for WS sellers shall be computed as follows:
a) For the period from the date of commencement of these regulations to 31.03.2026
Deviation-WS seller (Dws) (in MWh) = [(Actual Injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)];
Deviation-WS seller (Dws) (in %) = 100 x [(Actual Injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)] / [(Available Capacity)];
b) For the period from 01.04.2026 onwards
Deviation-WS seller (Dws) (in MWh) = [(Actual Injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)];
Deviation-WS seller (Dws) (in %) = 100 x [(Actual Injection in MWh) – (Scheduled generation in MWh)] / [(X% of Available Capacity) + (100 - X) % of Scheduled Generation):
Provided 'X' shall be stipulated by the Commission through separate order(s) after public consultation.
(3) Deviation in a time block for buyers shall be computed as follows:
Deviation- buyer (DBUY) (in MWh) = [(Actual drawal in MWh) – (Scheduled drawal in MWh)].
Deviation- buyer (DBUY) (in %) = 100 x [(Actual drawal in MWh) – (Scheduled drawal in MWh)] / [(Scheduled drawal in MWh)].
7. Normal Rate of Charges for Deviations
(1) The Normal Rate (NR) of charges for deviation for a particular time block shall be the highest of (A), (B) or (C), where (A), (B) and (C) are as follows:
(A) the weighted average ACP (in Paise /kWh) of the Integrated-Day Ahead Market segments of all the Power Exchanges;
(B) the weighted average ACP (in Paise /kWh) of the Real Time Market segments of all the Power Exchanges;
(C) the sum of:
(a) 1/3 [ Weighted average ACP (in paise/kWh) of the Integrated-Day Ahead Market segments of all the Power Exchanges];
(b) 1/3 [ Weighted average ACP (in paise/kWh) of the Real-Time Market segments of all the Power Exchanges]; and
(c) 1/3 [Ancillary Service Charge (in paise/kWh) computed based on the total quantum of Ancillary Services (SRAS UP and TRAS UP) deployed and the net charges payable to the Ancillary Service Providers for all the Regions]:
Provided that in case of non- availability of ACP for any time block on a given day, ACP for the corresponding time block of the last available day shall be considered.
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(2) The normal rate of charges for deviation shall be rounded off to the nearest two decimal places.
8. Charges for Deviation
(1) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a general seller (other than an RoR generating station and a generating station based on municipal solid waste) shall be as under:
Deviation by way of over injection | Deviation by way of under injection
(Receivable by the Seller) | (Payable by the Seller)
(I) For Deviation up to [10% DGs or 100 MW, whichever is less] and f within f band
(i) @ RR when [49.97 Hz ≤ f≤50.03 Hz] | (iv) @ RR when [49.97 Hz ≤ f≤50.03 Hz]
(ii) When [50.03 Hz <f≤50.05 Hz], for every increase in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such seller shall be reduced by 25% of RR so that charges for deviation become 50% of RR when f = 50.05Hz | (v) When [50.03 Hz <f≤50.05 Hz], for every increase in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such seller shall be reduced by 7.5% of RR so that charges for deviation become 85% of RR when f= 50.05Hz
(iii) When [49.97 Hz > f > 49.90 Hz], for every decrease in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such seller shall be increased by 2.15% of RR so that charges for deviation become 115% of RR when f = 49.90Hz | (vi) When [49.97 Hz > f > 49.90 Hz], for every decrease in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such seller shall be increased by 7.15% of RR so that charges for deviation becomes 150% of RR when f = 49.90Hz
(II) For Deviation up to [10% DGs or 100 MW, whichever is less] and f outside f band
(i) @ zero when [ 50.05 Hz <f<50.10 Hz]: | (iii) @ 85% of RR when [f> 50.05 Hz]
Provided that such seller shall pay @ 10% of RR when [f≥ 50.10 Hz] |
(ii) @ 115% of RR when [f < 49.90 Hz] | (iv) @ 150% of RR when [f< 49.90 Hz]
(III) For Deviation beyond [10% DGs or 100 MW, whichever is less] and f within and outside f band
(i) @ zero when (f< 50.10 Hz): | (ii) @ RR when [f≥ 50.00 Hz];
Provided that such seller shall pay @ 10% of RR when [f ≥ 50.10 Hz] | (iii) @ 150% of RR when [49.90Hz < f<50.00 Hz]; and
| (iv) @ 200% of RR when [f < 49.90 Hz]
Note: System frequency = f and f band = [49.90Hz ≤f ≤ 50.05 Hz]
(2) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a general seller being an RoR generating station, shall be without any linkage to grid frequency, as under:
Deviation by way of over injection | Deviation by way of under injection
(Receivable by the Seller) | (Payable by the Seller)
(i) @ RR for deviation up to [15% DGs or 150 MW, whichever is less]; | (iii) @ RR for deviation up to [15% DGs or 150 MW, whichever is less];
(ii) @ Zero for deviation beyond [15% DGs or 150 MW, whichever is less] | (iv) @ 105% of RR for deviation beyond [15% DGs or 150 MW, whichever is less] and up to [20% DGs or 200 MW, whichever is less];
| (v) @ 110% of RR for deviation beyond [20% DGs or 200 MW, whichever is less].
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(3) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a general seller being a generating station based on municipal solid waste, shall be without any linkage to grid frequency, as under:
Deviation by way of over injection | Deviation by way of under injection
(Receivable by the Seller) | (Payable by the Seller)
(i) @ contract rate for deviation up to [20% DGS]; | (iii) @ contract rate for deviation up to [20% DGS];
(ii) @ Zero for deviation beyond [20% DGs]; | (iv) @ 110% of contract rate for deviation beyond [20% DGs].
(4) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a WS Seller, including such generating stations aggregated at a pooling station through QCA shall be without any linkage to grid frequency, as under:
Deviation by way of over injection | Deviation by way of under injection
(Receivable by the Seller) | (Payable by the Seller)
(i) for VLws (1) @ contract rate; | iv) for VLws (1) @ contract rate;
(ii) for VLws (2) @ 90% of contract rate | (v) for VLws (2) @ 110% of contract rate;
(iii) beyond VLws (2) @ Zero; | (vi) beyond VLws(2) @ 200% of contract rate'
Note-1: Volume Limits for WS Seller (VLws):
(i) Volume limits of a WS Seller for the period from the date of commencement of these regulations to 31.03.2026 shall be as under:
WS Seller | Volume Limit
A generating station based on solar or a hybrid of wind -solar resources | VLws (1) = Deviation up to 10% Dws
| VLws (2) = Deviation beyond 10% Dws and up to 15% Dws
A generating station based on wind resource | VLws (1) = Deviation up to 15% Dws
| VLws (2) = Deviation beyond 15% Dws and up to 20% Dws
(ii) Volume limit of a WS Seller for the period from 01.04.2026 onwards:
WS Seller | Volume Limit
A generating station based on solar or a hybrid of wind -solar resources | VLws (1) = Deviation up to 5% Dws
| VLws (2) = Deviation beyond 5% Dws and up to 10% Dws
A generating station based on wind resource | VLws (1) = Deviation up to 10% Dws
| VLws (2) = Deviation beyond 10% Dws and up to 15% Dws
Note-2: In case of aggregation of WS sellers at a pooling station through QCA,
(a) the contract rate for the purpose of deviation shall be equal to the weighted average of the contract rates of all individual WS seller(s) opting for aggregation at the pooling station;
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(b) Available Capacity shall be equal to the cumulative capacity rating of wind turbines or solar inverters that are capable of generating power in a given time block;
(c) de-pooling of deviation charges for WS seller(s) connected to the pooling station shall be as per the methodology mutually agreed upon between the QCA and such individual WS seller(s).
(5) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a Standalone Energy Storage System (ESS), shall be the same as applicable to a general seller (other than an RoR generating station and a generating station based on municipal solid waste) as specified in Clause (1) of this Regulation:
Provided that in the charging mode, deviation by way of over drawal shall be treated as under injection and deviation by way of under drawal shall be treated as over injection and the charges for deviation shall be settled accordingly:
Provided further that the charges for deviation including the formula for computation of Deviation, in respect of charging of a standalone ESS being pumped hydro storage plant shall be the same as applicable to a WS seller being a generating station based on solar resources, for the period from the date of commencement of these regulations to 31.03.2026.
Charges for Deviation including the formula for computation of Deviation, in respect of a WS Seller with ESS connected at the same interconnection point shall be the same (i) as applicable to a WS seller of respective category during the period solar or wind or hybrid generating station is injecting power, (ii) as applicable to a standalone ESS as per sub-clause (5) of this Regulation, when only ESS is injecting power, and (iii) as applicable to a standalone ESS for drawl by ESS based on drawal schedule from the grid as per sub-clause (5) of this Regulation.
Note:
Each generator and ESS shall be metered with Special Energy Meter (SEM) so that individual actual injection/drawal can be captured.
(6) Charges for Deviation, in respect of a Buyer, shall be receivable or payable as under:
Deviation by way of under drawal | Deviation by way of over drawal
(Receivable by the Buyer) | (Payable by the Buyer)
(I) For VLB (1) and f within f band
i) @ 90% of NR when f=50.00 Hz; | iv) @ NR when f=50.00 Hz;
ii) When 50.00 Hz <f≤50.05 Hz, for every increase in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such buyer shall be decreased by 8% of NR so that charges for deviation become 50% of NR when f = 50.05Hz; | v) When 50.00 <f≤ 50.05 Hz, for every increase in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such buyer shall be decreased by 5% of NR so that charges for deviation become 75% of NR when f = 50.05Hz;
iii) When [50.00 Hz > f ≥ 49.90 Hz], for every decrease in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such buyer shall be increased by 1% of NR so that charges for deviation become 100% of NR when f = 49.90Hz; | vi) When [50.00 Hz > f > 49.90 Hz], for every decrease in f by 0.01 Hz, charges for deviation for such buyer shall be increased by 5% of NR so that charges for deviation become 150% of NR when f= 49.90Hz.
(II) For VLB (1) and f outside f band
(i) @ zero when [ 50.05 Hz <f< 50.10 Hz]: | (iii) @ 50% of NR when [ 50.05 Hz <f< 50.10 Hz]:
Provided that such buyer shall pay @ 10% of NR when [f≥ 50.10 Hz]; | (iv) @ zero when [f≥ 50.10 Hz];
(ii) @ NR when [f< 49.90 Hz]; | (v) @ 150% of NR when [f< 49.90 Hz].
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(III) For VLB (2) and f within and outside f band
(i) @ 80% of NR when f≤ 50.00 Hz; | (iv) @ 150% of NR when f < 50.00 Hz;
(ii)@ 50% NR when [50.00 Hz <f≤ 50.05 Hz]; | (v) @ NR when [50.00 Hz ≤ f≤ 50.05 Hz];
(iii) @ zero when [50.05 Hz <f<50.10 Hz]: | (vi) @ 75% NR when [ 50.05 Hz <f< 50.10 Hz];
Provided that such buyer shall pay @ 10% of NR when [f≥ 50.10 Hz]; | (vii)@ zero when [f≥ 50.10 Hz].
(IV) For VLB (3) and f within and outside f band
(i) @ zero when f< 50.10 Hz: | (ii) @ 200% of NR when f<50.00 Hz;
Provided such buyer shall pay @ 10% of NR when [f≥ 50.10 Hz]; | (iii) @ NR when [50.00 Hz <f< 50.10 Hz]
| (iv) @ 50% of NR when [f≥ 50.10 Hz].
Note: Volume Limits for Buyer :
Buyer | Volume Limit
Buyer other than (the buyer with a schedule less than 400 MW and the RE-rich State) | VLB (1) = Deviation up to [10% DBUY or 100 MW, whichever is less]
| VLB (2) = Deviation [ beyond 10% DBUY or 100 MW, whichever is less] and up to [15% DBUY or 200 MW, whichever is less]
| VLB (3) = Deviation beyond [15% DBUY or 200 MW, whichever is less]
Buyer (with a schedule up to 400 MW) | VLB (1) = Deviation [20% DBUY or 40 MW, whichever is less]
| VLB (2) = Deviation beyond [20% DBUY or 40 MW, whichever is less]
Buyer (being an RE Rich State) | VLB (1) = Deviation up to 200 MW
| VLB (2) = Deviation beyond 200 MW and up to 300 MW
| VLB (3) = Deviation beyond 300 MW
Buyer (being Super RE Rich State) | VLB (1) = Deviation up to 250 MW
| VLB (2) = Deviation beyond 250 MW and up to 350 MW
| VLB (3)= Deviation beyond 350 MW
(21) The charges for deviation by way of injection of infirm power shall be zero:
Provided that if infirm power is scheduled after trial run as specified in the Grid Code, the charges for deviation over the scheduled infirm power shall be as applicable for a general seller or WS seller, as the case may be.
(22) The charges for deviation for drawal of start-up power before the COD of a generating unit or for drawal of power to run the auxiliaries during the shut-down of a generating station shall be payable at the reference charge rate or contract rate or in the absence of reference charge rate or contract rate, the weighted average ACP of the Day Ahead Market segments of all Power Exchanges for the respective time block, as the case may be.
(23) The inter-regional deviation caused by way of over drawal or under drawal or over injection or under-injection shall be computed notionally @ normal rate of charges for deviation.
(24) The charges for deviation in respect of cross-border transactions caused by way of over drawal or under drawal or over injection or under-injection shall be payable or receivable @ normal rate of charges and subject to volume limits as applicable to a seller (of the respective category) or to a buyer (other than a RE-rich State or a Super RE-rich State), as the case may be.
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(25) Notwithstanding anything contained in Clauses (1) to (11) of this Regulation, in case of forced outage or partial outage of a seller, the charges for deviation shall be @ the reference charge rate for a maximum duration of eight time blocks or until the revision of its schedule, whichever is earlier.
(26) For a Seller whose bids are cleared in the HP-DAM, the 'reference charge rate' for deviation by way of 'under-injection' for the quantum of power sold through HP- DAM shall be equal to the weighted average ACP of the HP-DAM Market segments of all the Power Exchanges for that time block;
(27) In case of a State having net injection at the regional periphery, the deviation charges for such State shall be as applicable to a buyer.
Accounting of Charges for Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account
(8) By every Thursday, the Regional Load Despatch Centres shall provide the data for deviation calculated as per Regulation 6 of these regulations for the previous week ending on Sunday midnight to the Secretariat of the respective Regional Power Committees.
(9) After receiving the data for deviation from the Regional Load Despatch Centre, the Secretariat of the Regional Power Committee shall prepare and issue the statement of charges for deviation prepared for the previous week to all regional entities by ensuing Tuesday:
Provided that transaction-wise DSM accounting for intra-State entities shall not be carried out at the regional level.
(10) Separate books of accounts shall be maintained for the principal component and interest component of charges for deviation by the Secretariat of the Regional Power Committees.
(11) There shall be a Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account to be maintained and operated by the Regional Load Despatch Centre for the respective region:
Provided that the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) shall formulate detailed procedure for implementation, maintenance and operation of the National Deviation and Ancillary Services Pool account after due consultation with stakeholders within 1 (one) year from the date of commencement of these Regulations and seek approval of the Commission.
(12) The Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account shall receive credit for:
(a) payments on account of charges for deviation referred to in Regulation 8 of these regulations and the late payment surcharge as referred to in Regulation 10 of these regulations;
(b) payments made by:
(i) SRAS Provider for the SRAS-Down despatched under the Ancillary Services Regulations;
(ii) TRAS Provider for the TRAS-Down despatched under the Ancillary Services Regulations; and
(iii) such other charges as may be notified by the Commission.
(13) Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account shall be charged for:
(a) payment to the seller for over injection as referred to in Regulation 8 of these regulations;
(b) payment to the buyer for under drawal as referred to in Regulation 8 of these regulations;
(c) the full cost of despatched SRAS-Up, including the variable charge or the energy charge or the compensation charge, as the case may be, for every time block on a regional basis, as well as the incentive for SRAS, payable to the concerned SRAS Provider as referred in the Ancillary Services Regulations;
(d) the full cost towards TRAS-Up, including the charges for the quantum cleared and despatched and the commitment charge for the quantum cleared but not despatched as referred in the Ancillary Services Regulations; and
(e) such other charges as may be notified by the Commission.
(14) In case of deficit in the Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account of a region, the surplus amount available in the Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Accounts of other regions shall be used for settlement of payment under clause (6) of this Regulation:
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Provided that in case the surplus amount in the Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Accounts of all other regions is not sufficient to meet such deficit, the balance amount shall be recovered from the drawee DICs - (i) for the period from the date of effect of these regulations till 31.03.2026, in the ratio of [50% in proportion to their drawal at the ISTS periphery] and [50% in proportion to their GNA]; and (ii) from 01.04.2026, in the ratio of the shortfall of reserves allocated by NLDC to such DICs:
Provided further that the NLDC shall prepare, with the approval of the Commission, a detailed procedure for recovery of charges in case of deficit in the Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Accounts, and for the methodology of computation of shortfall of reserves and allocation of deficit amongst DICs.
9. Schedule of Payment of charges for deviation
(4) The payment of charges for deviation shall have a high priority, and the concerned regional entity shall pay the due amounts within 10 (ten) days of the issue of the statement of charges for deviation by the Regional Power Committee, failing which late payment surcharge @ 0.04% shall be payable for each day of delay.
(5) Any regional entity which at any time during the previous financial year fails to make payment of charges for deviation within the time specified in these regulations shall be required to open a Letter of Credit (LC) equal to 110% of its average payable weekly liability for deviations in the previous financial year in favour of the concerned Regional Load Despatch Centre within a fortnight from the start of the current financial year.
(6) In case of failure to pay into the Deviation and Ancillary Service Pool Account within 10 (ten) days from the date of issue of the statement of charges for deviation, the Regional Load Despatch Centre shall be entitled to encash the LC of the concerned regional entity to the extent of the default and the concerned regional entity shall recoup the LC amount within 3 days.
10. Power to Relax
The Commission may by general or special order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties likely to be affected, may relax any of the provisions of these regulations on its own motion or on an application made before it by the affected party.
11. Power to Remove Difficulty
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to these regulations, the Commission may on its own motion or on an application filed by any affected party, issue such practice directions as may be considered necessary in furtherance of the objective of these regulations.
12. Repeal and Savings
(1) Save as otherwise provided in these regulations, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2022 shall stand repealed from the date of commencement of these Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken, including any procedure, minutes, reports, confirmation or declaration of any instrument executed under the repealed regulations, shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the relevant provisions of these regulations.
Harpreet Singh Pruthi, Secretary
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./411/2024-25]
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