Notified10 August 2026
APTEL Ruling on Delays
The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has ruled that contractor and gas supplier delays are controllable factors under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) tariff regulations. This ruling is expected to have implications for the Indian power sector, particularly in terms of tariff determination. The decision is likely to provide clarity on the treatment of such delays in the calculation of tariffs
Who this affects
This development changes the way delays are factored into tariff calculations for Indian power generators, potentially affecting their revenue and profitability, as well as the cost of electricity for Indian households and industries