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ANNUAL REPORT FY 2017-18

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ANNUAL REPORT

FY 2017-18

Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission

A.S.E.B Campus, Dwarandhar, Sixth Mile, Guwahati -781 022

Website: www.aerc.gov.in, Email: [email protected]



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CONTENTS

Chairperson’s Statement

About the Commission

- Its Vision & Mission

- Functions

- Infrastructure

The Year Gone By – Activity Highlights & Details

I. A. Determination of Tariff

B. Regulations

C. Renewable Energy & RPO Compliance

D. Demand Side Management

E. Smart Grid Implementation

F. State Advisory Committee

G. State Coordination Forum

H. Consumer Awareness

I. 59th Meeting of the Forum of Regulators

II. Outcome of Regulatory Process in terms of benefit to consumers and development of the sector

III. Petitions Disposed of during the Year

IV. Details of cases in which Orders / Regulations of the Commission were challenged in Courts / Appellate Tribunal

V. Meetings / Conferences

VI. Training

VII. Existing Manpower as on 31.03.2018

VIII. Functioning of CGRFs and Ombudsman

IX. Proposed Activities for FY 2018-19.

X. Annual Accounts

XI. Power Scenario in Assam - An overview

ANNEXURES TO THE REPORT

I. Profile of Chairperson & Members

II. Details of Manpower of the Commission as on 31.03.2018

III. Details of Meetings & Conferences attended by Chairperson and Members of the Commission

IV. Details of Training Programmes

V. Details of Petitions Received and Disposed of during the Year

VI. Status of Renewable Energy Projects in the State

VII. Activities undertaken by the Committee on Consumer Awareness during FY 2017-18

VIII. Jurisdiction & Addresses of Consumer Grievance Redressal Forums

IX. Members of the State Advisory Committee as on 31.03.2018

X. Members of the Coordination Forum as on 31.03.2018

XI. Annual Financial Statements


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The Chairpersons & Members

(From left to right)

Shri Naba Kumar Das,

IAS (Retd)., Chairperson

(06.08.2013 – 15.12.2018)

Shri Subhash Chandra Das,

IAS (Retd)., Chairperson

As Member: 02.01.2016 – 08.02.2018

Appointed Chairperson - 09.02.2018

Shri Dipak Chakravarty

Member

Since 06.06.2014.

(Held Charge of

Chairperson from

16.12.2017 to 08.02.2018.)

The Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC or the Commission) was

established under the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 on February 28,

2001 and later came under the Electricity Act, 2003. AERC started functioning as a

one-man Commission from August, 2001 and it became a multimember Commission

consisting of three Members (including Chairperson) from 27th January, 2006.

Since 2001, six Chairpersons and six Members have been appointed so far, at different

points of time, to carry out the responsibilities of the Commission.

The Commission is mandated to exercise the powers and functions conferred under

Sections 86 and 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 (36 of 2003).


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Chairperson’s Statement……

I am happy to present before you the Annual Report of the Commission on

completion of its 18 years of service to the State. Since its inception in 2001,

AERC has been endeavouring to transform the power sector in the State in

terms of adequate power availability, financial sustainability and robust

organizational structure by taking decisive steps in power sector reforms.

The year under this report was significant to the Commission from many

perspectives. During the year, the Commission laid the foundation of its permanent Office Building,

which is expected to be completed by end of FY 2018-19. Further, the Commission for the first time

notified the AERC (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2017, in consultation

with the State Government in January 2018. These Regulations seek to protect the interest of the

employees of the Commission and encourage improvement in performance. The Commission also took

initiatives so as to provide regulatory certainty and consistency by making, repealing and amending

important Regulations such as the AERC Supply Code Regulations, MYT Regulations, Tariff

Determination from Renewable Sources of Energy Regulations, etc based on its experience and

detailed analysis, after consultation with the stakeholders.

The Commission has been persistently persuading with the licensees to improve services to

its consumers and reduce their transmission & distribution losses. Necessary directions have been

issued from time to time to restrict distribution losses through different technological and commercial

interventions. In order to assess the actual loss in the distribution system, the Commission assigned the

task for conducting Energy Audit of some of the Electrical Circles of the Distribution Company of Assam

namely Guwahati Electrical Circle II, Jorhat and Cachar Electrical Circles through an independent third

party. The task was assigned in the month of February, 2018 and the consultants are required to

submit reports within December, 2018.

Another milestone in the functioning of the Commission during FY 2017-18, has been the

publication of the Compendium of Regulations of the Commission for benefit of the utilities and

consumers. All the 46 Regulations made and notified by the Commission from the year 2004 upto

December 2017 including amendment, if any, have been incorporated in the Compendium. It is expected

that the Compendium would act as a ready reference for all.

AERC has been issuing regular tariff orders for the State Power Utilities enabling the utilities

to recover their Annual Revenue Requirements without any gap.

The Commission continues to do its bit to encourage development of renewable energy in

the State and for creating consumer awareness.

I would take this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude to all stakeholders

including the consumers, State Government and the State Power Companies for their active

cooperation in development of the power sector in the State. The Commission looks forward to

continued support from all stakeholders and cooperation of the officers and staff of the Commission.

Sd/-

(Subhash Chandra Das)


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FUNCTIONS

(1) Under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the

Commission is vested with the responsibility to:-

(a) determine the tariff for generation, supply,

transmission and wheeling of electricity, wholesale, bulk

or retail, as the case may be, within the State;

(b) regulate electricity purchase and procurement process of

distribution licensees including the price at which electricity

shall be procured from the generating companies or licensees

or from other sources through agreements for purchase of

power for distribution and supply within the State;

(c) facilitate intra-State transmission and wheeling of

electricity;

(d) issue licences to persons seeking to act as transmission

licensees, distribution licensees and electricity traders with

respect to their operations within the State;

(e) promote cogeneration and generation of electricity from

renewable sources of energy by providing suitable measures

for connectivity with the grid and sale of electricity to any

person, and also specify, for purchase of electricity from such

sources, a percentage of the total consumption of electricity

in the area of a distribution licensee;

VISION

To facilitate uninterrupted power

supply at required voltages to all

the consumers so that they can

meet their requirements of

power at affordable cost at any

time, thereby the state can

develop on the basis of such

power supply.

MISSION

(a) To promote competition, efficiency and economy

in the activities of the Electricity Industry within

the State of Assam.

(b) To regulate the power purchase and

procurement process of the distribution utilities

for sale, distribution and supply of electricity

within the State of Assam.

(c) To determine the tariff for electricity, wholesale,

bulk, grid or retail, as the case may be, and the

tariff payable for use of transmission facilities,

within the State of Assam.

(d) To encourage sustainable development by

promoting renewable sources in power

generation.

ABOUT THE COMMISSION

(f) adjudicate upon the disputes between the

licensees and generating companies and to refer any

dispute for arbitration;

(g) levy fee for the purposes of the Electricity Act,

2003;

(h) specify State Grid Code;

(i) specify or enforce standards with respect to

quality, continuity and reliability of service by

licensees;

(j) fix the trading margin in the intra-State trading of

electricity, if considered, necessary;

(k) discharge such other functions as may be assigned

to it under the Electricity Act, 2003;

(2) Advise the State Government on all or any of the

following matters, namely:-

a. promotion of competition, efficiency and

economy in activities of the electricity industry;

b. promotion of investment in electricity industry;

c. reorganization and restructuring of electricity

industry in the State; matters concerning

generation, transmission, distribution and trading

of electricity or any other matter referred to the

State Commission by the State Government.


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INFRASTUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION

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The Commission laid the foundation stone of

its office building at SixMile on April 3rd,

2017 (Photo on the left).

It is being constructed by PWD, Assam as a

Green RCC Building in a plot of land

measuring 2 bighas and 15 lessas allotted by

the Government of Assam. The building has

G+3 provisions measuring approximately

11,000 Sq ft in each floor (total: 33,000 sq

ft). The building consist of a Court Room

with sitting capacity of 150 persons for

conducting public hearings, and a

Conference Room to accommodate 50

persons. Besides, it is designed to be

equipped with modern audio video facilities,

telecommunication and networking systems.

The building is expected to be completed by

March, 2019. Construction activities are

going on in full swing as can be seen from

the pictures below. Review Meetings on

construction activities are being held

regularly by the Commission with the

concerned authorities for timely completion

of the building.

The Commission is currently functioning

from a rented building at ASEB Complex,

Six Mile, since 1st January, 2005.

The Commission has its own website

www.aerc.gov.in which is regularly

maintained and updated by its Secretariat.

Presently, the computer systems in the

Commission’s office are connected through

Local Area Network (LAN).

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR GONE BY:

Determination of Tariff

for the State Power

Utilities

The Commission issued Orders on 19th March, 2018 comprising truing

up for FY 2016-17, Annual Performance Review for FY 2017-18 and

revision of Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) and determination of

tariff for the State generation, transmission and distribution utilities for

FY 2018-19 against Petitions submitted by the Companies.

The Commission issued a number of important directives in these orders

for compliance by the utilities within specified time frames.

Details are available in the relevant section of this report.

Other Orders

On 29th November, 2017, the Commission issued order against

Petition No. 18 of 2017 filed by APGCL for approval of Provisional

Tariff for 70 MW Lakwa Replacement Power Project (LRPP) for FY

2018-19.

Order on the Misc Petition filed by Military Engineering Service

(MES) for grant of Deemed License status to MES or grant a separate

tariff structure for MES, was issued on 9th February, 2018.

The Commission disposed the Petition (No. 17 of 2017) filed by

Subodh Sharma, Secretary, Bidyut Grahak Mancha for Chronic power

crises, Tariff hike and Electrical Safety, on 12th March, 2018.

The Misc Petition filed by Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd.

(APDCL) regarding extension of the Power Purchase Agreement

between OTPC & APDCL for continuation of supply of 65 MW

Merchant Power from OTPC to APDCL (Petition No 3/2018) was

disposed of on 26th March, 2018.

Order issued on 19th September, 2017 on Petition No. 16 of 2017 filed

by APDCL for in principle approval of withdrawal of charges on

consumers for payment of Electricity bills through digital platforms.

Disposed of Petition No. 15 of 2017 filed by Mr. Manoroam Gogoi

under Section 149 of the Electricity Act’2003 on 18th September,

2017 regarding offence committed by APDCL by not complying the

safety measures as prescribed by Central Electricity Authority in the

CEA (Measures relating to safety and electricity supply) Regulations,

2010.

Order issued on 7th September, 2017 on the Misc Petition No. 04 of

2017 filed by Sri Dasarath Basumatary regarding dispute on non-

payment of compensation under section 67 (3) of the Electricity

Act’2003 while carrying out the work of tower erection and stringing

of +800 kV HVDC power line from Biswanath Chariali to Agra by

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

List of all Petitions /Orders for FY 2017-18 and their status is

available in the report at Annexure V. Detailed Orders are available

in the website of the Commission.


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Orders on Renewable

Energy

The Commission issued order on 22nd December, 2017 on

“Determination of levellised generic tariff for FY2017-18 to 2018-19

under Regulation 8 of the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission

(Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable

Energy Sources) Regulations, 2017”.

The Commission disposed of the Misc. petition No. 30 of 2017 on

28th February, 2018 filed by Assam Power Distribution Company ltd.

(APDCL) for liquidated damage for substantial delay in

commissioning of the Pahumara project as envisaged as per the terms

of the PPA.

The Review Petition No. 2 of 2018 filed by Assam Power Distribution

Co. Ltd. (APDCL) on the final Tariff for the 5 MW Solar PV plant set

up at IGC, Balipara, Assam was disposed of on 29th March, 2018.

Regulations

10 (Ten) Regulations were drafted and notified after comments from

Stakeholders and Public Hearing in the Assam Gazette during the

year.

During FY 2017-18, 2 (Two) Regulations were notified in draft stage

as previous publication for comments from Stakeholders.

Details available in Page 14.

Publication of

Compendium of AERC

Regulations

The Commission published a Compendium of the AERC Regulations

from 2004 -2017. The Regulations were published in consolidated form

incorporating the amendments, if any, over these years. Altogether, 27

Regulations and 8 Rules have been incorporated in the Compendium.

Engagement of Agency

for Conducting Energy

Audit

The Commission engaged Consultants for carrying energy audit for

Guwahati Electrical Circle II, Jorhat Electrical Circle and Cachar

Electrical Circle. The main objective is to understand the variation in

computation of AT&C losses vis-à-vis as reported in the MIS of the

Distribution Company, besides other objectives like segregation of

Technical and Commercial loss of the LT lines under some selected DTs,

computation of AT&C losses for HT sale and LT sale, etc.


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Important Meetings

Held during the Year

59th Meeting of the Forum of Regulators was held at Hotel Radisson

Blu, Guwahati on 27th April, 2017.

22nd Meeting of State Advisory Committee was held on 8th February,

2018 at the Administrative Staff College, Guwahati.

10th Meeting of the Coordination Forum was held on 24th October,

2017 at the Administrative Staff College, Guwahati

Review Meeting on RPO Compliance by the obligated entities was

held on 27th February, 2018 at the Administrative Staff College,

Guwahati.

Meeting of the Committee on Consumer Awareness was held at the

Office of the Commission on 12th December, 2017.

Annual Accounts

Income of the Commission consists of Grant from the State

Government for Salary and Other Expenses, Fees received from tariff

petitions, License Fees and interest on deposits in banks. Expenditure

mostly consist of remunerations, consultancy fees, meeting expenses,

other administrative and miscellaneous expenses.

The accounts for FY 2017-18 have been audited by Statutory

Auditors, M/s Rakesh Bajrang & Co.

The details of income and expenditure for the FY 2017-18 are

provided in the report and also at Annexure XI of this report.


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I. ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR

A. DETERMINATION OF TARIFF:

TARIFF IS TO BE DETERMINED WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF COMPLETE

PETITIONS. THE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF TARIFF IS REPRESENTED IN THE FLOW

CHART AS UNDER:

Filing of tariff petitions by the licensees & generating companies

Preliminary

Scrutiny In case of deficiencies

Licensee/ Genco informed to revise

petition/ submission of additional data

Submission of revised petitions/ additional data

No deficiencies

Submission before Commission for admission

Admission by Commission with/ without hearing

Preparation of Staff Paper for Discussion

Publication of Notice inviting response from public on the petitions

Public Hearing by Commission

Consideration of petitions/additional data obtained from licensees & Gencos/

written inputs from stakeholders/ inputs received during public Hearing

Issue of Tariff Order


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TARIFF PETITIONS FOR FY 2018-19 BY THE STATE UTILITIES

The three State Power Companies submitted their Petitions for approval of Truing up for FY

2016-17, Annual Performance Review (APR) for FY 2017-18 and revised ARR and determination

of Tariff for FY 2018-19 as per MYT Regulations, 2015 on November 30, 2017. On preliminary

scrutiny, the petitions received from APGCL, AEGCL and APDCL were found deficient in

material particulars and additional clarifications on the Petitions were sought from time to time

and replies received. TVS were also held between officials of the Commission and the petitioners.

As per Section 64(2) of the Electricity Act 2003, the tariff proposals are required to be published

in the daily newspapers in abridged form and manner inviting comments and observations of the

stakeholders. Therefore, as per the Act, and in line with the procedure followed by AERC for the

previous years, notices of the tariff petitions submitted were asked to be published in widely

circulated dailies.

The Commission received suggestions and objections from Stakeholders on the above MYT

Petitions. A public hearing on objections was held on 12th February, 2018.

These Petitions were discussed in the meeting of the State Advisory Committee (constituted under

Section 87 of the Electricity Act, 2003) convened on 8th February, 2018.

TARIFF ORDERS

The Commission, in exercise of its powers vested under Section 61 and 62 of the Electricity Act,

2003 and all other powers it enabling on this behalf and taking into consideration the submissions

made by the petitioners, objections and suggestions received from stakeholders and all other

relevant materials on record determined the tariff for FY 2018-19 for APGCL, AEGCL and

APDCL on 19th March, 2018 making the new tariff effective from 1st April, 2018.

Table: Full Cost tariff approved for FY 2018-19

Load

Category

Consumer

Category

Decrease/ Increase in tariffs Revised tariffs*

Fixed Charges

(Rs/kW/month or

Rs/kVA/month)

Energy Charges

(Paise per kWh)

Fixed Charges

(Rs/kW/month or

Rs/kVA/month)

Energy Charges

(Paise per kWh)

LT Group

LT-1 Jeevan Dhara 0.5

kW and 1 kWh/day 5 (10) 20 460

LT-II Domestic A- above

0.5 kW to 5 kW

0 to 120 units per

month 10 (20) 40 545

121 to 240 units per month

10 (20) 40 670

Balance units 10 (20) 40 770

LT-III Domestic-B above

5 kW and upto 25 kW

10 (20) 40 730

LT-IV Commercial Load

above 0.5 kW and upto 25 kW

10 (30) 120 790

LT-V General Purpose

Supply 10 (20) 135 680

LT-VI Public Lighting No change (50) 120 665

LT-VII Agriculture upto 25 KW

10 (30) 40 465

LT-VIII(i)

Small Industries Rural upto 25 kW

10 (30)

40 520


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Load

Category

Consumer

Category

Decrease/ Increase in tariffs Revised tariffs*

Fixed Charges

(Rs/kW/month or

Rs/kVA/month)

Energy Charges

(Paise per kWh)

Fixed Charges

(Rs/kW/month or

Rs/kVA/month)

Energy Charges

(Paise per kWh)

LT-

VIII(ii)

Small Industries

Urban upto 25 kW 10

(30) 50 545

LT-IX Temporary Supply

Domestic No change No change 80 944

Non-Domestic

Non- Agriculture No change No change 125 1154

Agriculture No change No change 50 519

HT Group

HT-I HT Domestic above 25 kW (30 KVA)

10 (20) 40 730

HT-II HT commercial above 25 kW (30 kVA)

10 (30) 145 800

HT-III Public Water Works

10 (30) 135 640

HT-IV Bulk Supply

above 25 kW (30

kVA)

HT-IV(i)

Government

Educational Institutions

10 (25) 130 680

HT-IV(ii) Others 10 (20) 170 765

HT-V(A)

HT Small

Industries above 25 KW (30 kVA) and upto 50 kVA

10 (30) 60 590

HT-V(B) HT Industries-1 50

kVA to 150 kVA 10 (30) 130 655

HT-V(C) HT Industries-II

above 150 kVA(Option 1)

20 (30) 180 720*

HT Industries-II

above 150 kVA (Option 2)

10 (15) 300 650*

HT-VI Tea, Coffee & Rubber

No change (30) 230 720*

HT-VII Oil & Coal No change (30) 300 780*

HT-VIII HT Irrigation Load

above 25 kW (30 kVA)

10 (35) 60 615

HT IX HT Temporary

Supply

No change No change 160 920

HT X HT Electric

Crematorium

No change No change 160 450

Note: * These are Base Tariffs; Additional ToD tariffs have been detailed in the Tariff Schedule

The Fixed Charge for LT Temporary and HT Temporary is respectively on Rs/kW/Day and Rs/kVA/Day.


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INTRA-STATE TRANSMISSION CHARGES APPROVED FOR FY 2018-19

i) Annual Transmission Charges for APDCL

The Annual Transmission Charges for FY 2018-19 shall be equal to Net ARR approved for recovery for

FY 2018-19, i.e., Rs. 1,157.03 Crore. Thus, approved Transmission Charges = Rs 1.24/kWh (includes

PGCIL Charges)

ii) Transmission System Access Charges

The Transmission Access Charges approved by the Commission for FY 2018-19 is : Rs 0.65/kWh.

For short-term Open Access customers, the Transmission Charges shall be: Rs. 0.65/kWh

SLDC CHARGES APPROVED FOR FY 2018-19

i) SLDC Charges approved for FY 2018-19 are Rs. 3.61 Crore, which are allocated to APDCL as single

user. Thus, Annual SLDC charge for APDCL is Rs 3.61 Cr.

ii) The approved SLDC charges for other Long-term/Medium-term Users of Transmission System for FY

2018-19 are Rs. 46.87 per MW per day.

iii) The Short-term open access customers using the intra-State transmission system shall pay only such scheduling charges to the SLDC as approved by the Commission

GENERATION CHARGES:

The Commission approved the Generation Tariff for FY 2018-19 including past Revenue Gap/(Surplus)

as shown in the following Table:

Generating Stations/

Particulars

Particulars FY 2018-19

NTPS

Annual Fixed Charges (Rs. Crore) 46.69

Monthly Fixed Charges (Rs. Crore) 3.89

Energy Charges (Rs./kWh) 2.42

LTPS




LRPP-(Provisional)




KLHEP Annual Capacity Charges (Rs. Crore) 51.62

Energy Charge Rate (Rs./kWh) 1.330

Past revenue

gaps/(surplus)

Cumulative past Revenue Gap/(Surplus) (Rs. Crore) 17.54

Monthly amount to be refunded to APDCL (Rs. Crore)

1.46

The detailed Tariff Orders are available in the website of the Commission: www.aerc.gov.in


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B. REGULATIONS NOTIFIED DURING THE YEAR

PROCEDURE FOR REGULATIONS

Ten (10) Regulations were notified in the Assam Gazette during the year and these are as under:

AERC (Constitution of the State Advisory Committee and its Functions) Regulations (First

Amendment), 2017

AERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, (First Amendment), 2017.

AERC (Procedure for filing Appeal before the Appellate Authority), Regulations, 2017.

AERC (Terms and Conditions for determination of Multi Year Tariff) Regulations, 2015, (First

Amendment), 2017

AERC (Smart Grid) Regulations, 2017

AERC (Supply Code and Related Matters), Regulations, 2017

AERC (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2017.

AERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2017

AERC (Grid Interactive Solar PV Systems) Regulations 2015 (First Amendment), 2017

AERC (Micro/Mini Grid Renewable Energy Generation and Supply) Regulations, 2017.

All the above Regulations were forwarded to/ discussed with members of the State Advisory Committee for their opinion and advice on the same. Public hearing was also held on these

Regulations. The comments received from all stakeholders/ Advisory Committee were discussed

within the Commission and those considered appropriate were incorporated by the Commission

before final notification in State Gazette.

The Regulations notified as Previous Publications during the year were -

Draft (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2018

Draft AERC (Electricity Ombudsman) Regulations (Second Amendment), 2018.

Finalize the Regulations &

Notify in Assam Gazette.

Discuss the comments received from different stakeholders and Public

Hearing held.

Notify the draft Regulations in public

domain for suggestions from all stakeholders.

Intimate the State Advisory Committee for

their comments.

Prepare the draft Regulations as directed by the Commission.


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C. RENEWABLE ENERGY:

The status of Renewable Energy (RE) projects – both solar and non-solar, in the State of Assam

during FY 2017-18 are discussed at Annexure – VI.

Section 86(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 mandates the Commission to promote co-generation and

generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy by providing suitable measures for connectivity with the grid and also specify, for purchase of electricity from such sources, a

percentage of the total consumption of electricity in the area of a distribution licensee. Accordingly,

the Commission specified the percentage of energy to be procured from renewable sources by

obligated entities.

Thus, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) is the obligation mandated by the Commission and is

applicable to:

1. Distribution Licensee: Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)

2. Open Access Consumer: those Procuring power from power exchanges (IEX/PXIL),

from traders, through bilateral agreements, etc.;

3. Captive consumer: those Generating and consuming power from captive coal/natural

gas power plants (primarily industrial users in cement, steel, chemical etc. sectors.)

The Regulatory Commission in each State mandates a certain percentage of electricity generated

through the above process to be procured from renewable sources i.e. RPO.

The Commission notified the AERC (RPO and its Compliance) Regulations, 2010 on 2nd

November, 2010 fixing a trajectory for both solar and non-solar RPO compliance for FY 2010-11 up

to FY 2014-15. Subsequently, the Commission amended the RPO Regulation, 2010 vide 1st

Amendment notification dated 15th October, 2015 and provided a RPO trajectory for FY 2015-16 to

FY 2018-19 keeping in mind the renewable resources available within the State and the views

received from the obligated entities.

The Ministry of Power (MoP), GoI notified the new National Tariff Policy (NTP) dated 28.01.2016.

and in light of the NTP, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a letter dated

11.02.2016 to the states requesting to develop Action plan for compliance of RPO upto 2022 and

suggesting the SERCs to notify the RPO trajectory so as to reach 8% Solar and overall trajectory of

17% including Solar & Non-Solar by 2022.

In compliance of the National Tariff Policy and MNRE requests; the Commission initiated the

process of revising the 2nd

amendment of RPO trajectory. The above draft amendment Regulations

were hosted on the Commission’s website and Public Notice was issued in the newspapers for

objections/ suggestions from stakeholders..

After carefully examining, the suggestions from public/utilities and availability of RE Resources within the state and considering the impact of revision of RPO on the retail tariffs, the Commission

revised the RPO trajectory and notified the same vide 2nd amendment to RPO regulations, 2010 on

14th March, 2017 as below:

FY 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22

Non –Solar 3% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9%

Solar 1% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8%

Total 4% 9% 11% 13% 15% 17%

The RPO specified by the Commission for FY 2017-18 is:

Non -Solar – 5%, Solar – 4% of the total energy handled by the obligated entities.


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RPO Review Meeting:

Review Meeting on RPO Compliance by the obligated entities was held on 27th February, 2018 at the

Administrative Staff College, Guwahati. The details of the meeting are available at the minutes uploaded

in the website of the Commission.

STATUS OF COMPLIANCE BY DISCOM:

Following table indicates the Status of the RPO compliance in FY 2017-18 by APDCL:

STATUS OF COMPLIANCE BY OA CONSUMERS:

The following table shows the compliance of RPO by the Open Access (OA) consumers in the State

during FY 2017-18.

STATUS OF COMPLIANCE BY CPP CONSUMERS:

The consumers owning Captive Power Plants (CPP) in Assam and status of compliance of RPO for FY

2017-18 is given in tabular form below:

Bongaigaon Refinery has complied with non-solar RPO for FY 2017-18 through self retention.

Solar Non Solar Total Solar Non Solar Total Solar Non Solar Total

184.08 230.1 414.18 53.29 224.91 278.2 130.79 5.19 135.98

RPO (MU) Compliance (MU) Shortfall (MU)

SOLAR NON SOLAR SOLAR NON SOLAR SOLAR NON SOLAR

B R METALLIKS 45.19 4% 5% 1.81 2.26 1.81 2.26

VISION METALLIKS 3.32 4% 5% 0.13 0.17 0.42 0.53

K D IRON 9.26 4% 5% 0.37 0.46 0.37 0.46

ASSAM TUBES 27.76 4% 5% 1.11 1.39 0.00 0.57

CALCOM CEMENT LANKA 55.78 4% 5% 2.23 2.79 0.21 2.77

CALCOM CEMENT UMRANGSHU 55.78 4% 5% 2.23 2.79 0.18 2.68

BARAK VALLEY 3.03 4% 5% 0.12 0.15 0.00 0.00

FERRA TECH 10.31 4% 5% 0.41 0.52 0.00 0.50

STAR CEMENT 53.41 4% 5% 2.14 2.67 0.00 0.96

PURBANCHAL CEMENT 24.02 4% 5% 0.96 1.20 23.00 1184.00

PREMIER CRYOGENICS 8.06 4% 5% 0.32 0.40 0.00 0.00

SHREE SHYAM ISPAT 8.44 4% 5% 0.34 0.42 0.01 0.38

K D CEMENTS 4.46 4% 5% 0.18 0.22 0.00 0.31

BURAKIA 0.24 4% 5% 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00

RPO OBLIGATION REC PURCHASED

NAME OF THE ENTITY TOTAL (MU)

RPO OBLIGATION (MU)


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D. DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT

The Commission notified the Demand Side Management Regulations in 2012 and issued directives

to APDCL in the Tariff Order 2017-18 to implement DSM activities and submit the progress of

implementation of DSM action plan including funding arrangement, status of implementation, cost

incurred, actual benefits accrued, etc.

E. SMART GRID IMPLEMENTATION

Government of India has notified a Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap that clearly articulates the goals

and timelines for deployment of Smart Grid and allied technologies within the country to bring about

economy, efficiency improvement in generation and licensee operations, manage the transmission

and distribution networks effectively, enhance network security, integrate renewable and clean

energy into the grid at both large and distributed generation levels, enhance network visibility,

promote optimal asset utilization, enhance access, improve customer service levels, etc. In tune with

these objective, the Commission notified the draft AERC (Smart Grid) Regulations, 2015 which lays out the principles that the Commission will adopt for propagating Smart Grid.

A Smart Grid Consultation Committee (SG-CC) was also constituted in May, 2015 and meetings of

the Committee were held from time to time. The Commission discussed the progress of the Smart

Grid Pilot Project with the Discom during the year and suggestions were offered for speedy and

smooth implementation of the project.

F. STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The State Advisory Committee constituted by the Commission under Section 87 of the Electricity

Act, 2003 consists of members to represent the interests of commerce, industry, transport,

agriculture, labour, consumers, non-governmental organisations and academic and research bodies in the electricity sector. The functions of the Committee are mainly to advise the Commission on major

questions of policy, matters relating to quality, continuity and extent of service provided by the

licensees, protection of consumer interest, electricity supply and overall standards of performance by

utilities. The list of members of the State Advisory Committee is annexed as Annexure – IX.

During 2017-18, the 22nd meeting of the State Advisory Committee was held on 8th February, 2018.

Detailed discussions were held on the tariff proposals by the respective utilities namely APGCL,

AEGCL & APDCL, promotion of Renewable Energy, etc during the meeting.

G. COORDINATION FORUM

The State Government constituted a Coordination Forum consisting of the Chairperson of the State Commission and Members thereof, representatives of the Generating Companies (both Central, State

& Private Sector), Transmission licensees and distribution licensees engaged in generation,

transmission and distribution of electricity in that State for smooth and coordinated development of

the power system in the State. The list of members of the Coordination Forum is appended to this

Report as Annexure –X.

The Forum held its 10th Meeting on 24th October, 2017.

H. CONSUMER AWARENESS

The Commission embarks upon different activities for promoting awareness among consumers on

power related matters from time to time through its Consumer Advocacy Cell. The Cell assists the consumers in many cases by forwarding their grievances to the suppliers, mostly to the Consumer

Grievance Redressal Forums and requesting the suppliers for speedy response/redressal. The Discom

is also asked to submit action taken reports to the Commission.

The Committee on Consumer Awareness undertook a number of initiatives for public awareness on

electricity usage and proposed a number of initiatives for the purpose which is discussed at

Annexure VII.


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I. 59TH MEETING OF THE FORUM OF REGULATORS

The 59th Meeting of the Forum of Regulators was held at Hotel Radisson Blu, Guwahati during 20th

-22rd April, 2017. It was for the first time that a meeting of the Forum was organized in Assam

Shri Naba Kumar Das, Chairperson AERC, formally welcomed Members of the Forum to the

meeting. The meeting was chaired by Shri Gireesh B. Pradhan, Chairperson, Central Electricity

Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Chairperson for Forum of Regulators (FOR).

In his opening address, Chairperson CERC appreciated the efforts made by the Chairperson,

Members, Officers and Staff of AERC. He further lauded the contributions made by AERC in the

progress made by electricity sector in the State of Assam. Appreciating the well structured website

of AERC, he observed that AERC’s is one of the excellent websites providing all information in a

lucid, clear and most user friendly way.

While outlining the sectoral performance by the North-East Region, Shri Pradhan observed that the

region as a whole falls short of the national averages with regard to parameters related to electricity.

This being an area of concern, he suggested that a dedicated task force comprising Members of FOR

may be constituted to identify the issues of concern and the Members could share their expertise for

facilitating the NE Region to take urgent remedial action and improve upon the performance.

A number of important resolutions were adopted during the meeting relating to Renewable Purchase Obligation, impact of RE integration and need for regional cooperation among various States,

availability based tariff mechanism, DSM Regulations, proposed studies and training programmes of

the Forum, rooftop solar installations, load based connection charges, etc.

A cultural programme was also organized to entertain the distinguished guests from different States.

The programme showcased the history of the State, the multitude of tribes & sections constituting

Assam and its colourful, multi-ethnic traditions and dance forms.


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II. OUTCOME OF REGULATORY PROCESSES IN TERMS OF BENEFITS TO

CONSUMERS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECTOR.

A. BENEFITS TO CONSUMERS

An important objective of AERC is to protect the interests of both the consumers and suppliers, while

remaining fair, transparent and neutral to all stakeholders.

The initiatives taken by the Commission during the year to safeguard the interests of consumers are listed

below:

i) Promotion of Green Energy for energy security

a) Laid the regulatory framework for determination of levellised generic tariff for FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 through notification of the AERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination

from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2017

b) The Commission vide its Suo Motu Order dated 22nd December, 2017 determined levellised

tariff for Small Hydro Projects within the State for FY 2017-18 and 2018-19.

c) Notified the AERC (Micro/Mini Grid Renewable Energy Generation and Supply) Regulations,

2017 paving the way for establishment of micro/ mini grids for power supply.

d) A meeting was held by the Commission on 27th February, 2018 with the obligated entities

regarding compliance of renewable purchase obligations. Directions were issued to the

obligated entities for compliance of RPO and submission of compliance report.

The above initiatives are a part of the efforts by the Commission to encourage investments in renewable energy in the State and make the sector more conscious towards its green obligations.

ii) Improving quality of power supply and tariff rationalisation

a) Efforts initiated in previous years by the Commission towards improving the quality and

reliability of power supply continued and directives issued in the tariff orders for compliance by

the distribution licensee.

b) The Commission introduced new category of HT category for electrical crematorium as

requested by some consumers.

iii) Consumer education and awareness

a) Directions issued to APDCL to take initiatives for consumer education. Provision made in the

tariff order for promoting consumer awareness.

b) Meetings of the Committee on Consumer Awareness were held and initiatives taken which are

discussed at Annexure-VII.

B. DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECTOR

The initiatives taken by the Commission for development of the sector are listed below.

i) Market Development

Continuing the relentless efforts of the Commission to facilitate non-discriminatory open access to the intra-State distribution &transmission network, the new AERC (Terms and Conditions for Open

Access) Regulations, 2018 was drafted and published as previous publication in February, 2018.

ii) Curb pilferage of energy

APDCL was able to curtail technical and commercial losses to a considerable extent over the last

couple of years due to continued efforts made by the Commission and APDCL alike.


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III. PETITIONS DISPOSED OF DURING THE YEAR

No of Petitions pending as on 01.04.2017 - 8

No. of Petitions received during FY 2017 -18 - 28

No. of petitions disposed of during FY 2017 -18 - 34

No of Petitions pending as on 31.03.2018 - 02

Detail of the Orders disposed of in FY 2017-18 is provided in Annexure V.

IV. DETAILS OF ORDERS /REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION WHICH WERE

CHALLENGED IN COURTS/ APPELLATE TRIBUNAL.

V. MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

During FY 2017-18, the Chairperson and Members of the Commission attended meetings organized by the

Forum of Regulators (FOR), Forum of Indian Regulators (FOIR) and the Forum of Regulators for Eastern

& North Eastern States (FORENS). Details of such meetings attended are placed at Annexure –III

The Chairperson of AERC is a member of the Forum of Regulators constituted in terms of section 166(2)

of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Forum aims at bringing harmonization of regulation in power sector,

sharing of information among the members of the Forum on various issues of common interest besides

evolving measures for protection of interest of consumers and promotion of efficiency, economy and

competition in power sector. The Forum meets at least twice every year. The Forum of Indian Regulators

carries out activities to promote transparency in the working of the regulatory bodies.

The Commission is also a member of South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR). SAFIR was

formed in 1999 with the support of the World Bank to form a network of infrastructure regulators in the

region comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan.

The Commission renewed its memberships of the Forum of Indian Regulators, Forum of Regulators and

SAFIR for the year 2017-18.

The Commission continues to be a member of Forum of Regulators for Eastern and North-Eastern States

(FORENS) constituted in the year 2013.

Sl.

No.

Name of Parties Case/Appeal No. Court Status

1 Eastern India Powertech

Limited (EIPL) Vs AERC & Others

Appeal Nos. 76 & 82

OF 2013 AND IA Nos. 466, 482 & 483 of 2015

& IA Nos. 78, 79 &

119 of 2016 & I.A. No.

306 of 2017

Appellate Tribunal for

Electricity (APTEL), New Delhi (Constituted

under Section 110 of the

Electricity Act, 2003).

Disposed on 27.09.2017.

Hon’ble APTEL in its Judgment upheld the Order

of the Commission dated

31.12.2016

2. EIPL Vs AERC & Others WP(C) No. 5665/ 2017 Guwahati High Court Pending

3. EIPL Vs AERC & Others Appeal Nos. 294 to 306

of 2017

APTEL Pending


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VI. TRAINING

The Commission nominates its officers/ Consultants to attend training programmes conducted by the

Forum of Regulators, SAFIR and other recognized organizations/ Institutes for enhancing their knowledge

and efficiency. Details of such training programmes attended are placed at Annexure –IV.

The Commission organized a workshop on “CERC Point of Connection Tariff Mechanism: Basic to

Implementation” on 27th and 28th November, 2017 which was attended by officers and Consultants of

AERC, and the Power Utilities. Experts from IIT Bombay were invited for giving lectures on the occasion.

VII. EXISTING MANPOWER AS ON 31.03.2018

A. CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS

Shri N.K. Das, IAS (Retd.), assumed office as the Chairperson of the Commission on 6th August, 2013 and

continued upto December 15th, 2017. Shri D. Chakravarty joined as a Member of the Commission on 6th

June 2014 and held charge of Chairperson from 16.12.2017 to 08.02.018. Shri S.C. Das IAS (Retd.)

assumed charge as a Member on 2nd January 2016 and was appointed Chairperson on 9th February, 2018.

The profile of Chairperson and Members are discussed at Annexure I.

B. OFFICERS & OTHER STAFF

The Government of Assam sanctioned 27 posts vide notification of AERC (Recruitment and Conditions of

Service of Employees) Regulations, 2017 in January, 2018. The details of posts sanctioned and vacant as

on 31.03.2018 are as follows:

Sl.

No.

Designation of posts Sanctioned

Strength

Post filled Vacant

Posts On Contract On Deputation

1 Secretary 1 1 - -

2 Director (Tariff) 1 - - 1

3 Director (Engg.) 1 - - 1

4 Joint Director (Tariff) 1 - 1 -

5 Joint Director (Engg.) 1 - - 1

6 Joint Director (Finance) 1 - - 1

7 Deputy Director (Tariff Finance) 1 1 - -

8 Deputy Director (Tariff Engg.) 1 - 1 -

9 Deputy Director (Gen, PPA

Procurement & Planning)

1 - - 1

10 Assistant Director (IT &RIMS) 1 - - 1

11 Pay & Accounts Officer 1 - - 1

12 Office Superintendent 1 1 - -

13 Accountant 1 1 - -

14 P.S to Chairperson/ Steno Grade I 1 1 - -

15 P.S to Members 2 2 - -

16 Junior Administrative Assistant/

Cashier/ Librarian

3 2 - 1

17 Drivers 3 3 - -

18 Grade IV (Peon & Chowkidar) 5 5 - -

TOTAL 27 17 2 8


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The details of the Officers and Staff working in the Commission are mentioned later in this report at

Annexure– II.

C. CONSULTANTS

As per Section 91(4) of the Act, the Commission can appoint Consultants with specialized skills to assist

the Commission in discharge of its functions on terms and conditions as may be stipulated. The

Commission notified the AERC (Terms & Conditions for Appointment of Consultants) Regulations, 2014 on 7th January, 2015 which superseded the AERC Consultant Regulations, 2004.

Details of Consultants are appended to this report as Annexure –II.

VIII. FUNCTIONING OF THE CGRFs & OMBUDSMAN

A) FUNCTIONING OF THE CGRFs:

As per AERC (Guidelines for Redressal of Consumer Grievances), 2004, the Assam Power

Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) constituted eight Consumer Grievance Redressal

Forums (CGRF) in Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar, Guwahati Bongaigaon, Nagaon, Rangia and

Dibrugarh for redressal of consumer grievances. The jurisdiction and addresses of CGRFs are

annexed to this report at Annexure – VIII.

As per information available with the Commission, 16 cases were disposed of by the CGRFs during

FY 2017-18.

CGRF

CASES Tezpur Dibrugarh Jorhat

Hills &

Barak

Valley Bongaigaon Nagaon Guwahati Rangia TOTAL

Cases Received 6 1 1 1 0 1 6 0 16

Cases

Disposed 6 1 1 1 0 1 6 0 16

B) FUNCTIONING OF THE OMBUDSMAN

In exercise of powers under Sub-section 6 of Section 42 of the Electricity Act, 2003, the

Commission on 28th February, 2014 appointed Shri Rajiv Lochan Duarah, IAS(Retd) as Electricity

Ombudsman. Shri Duarah retired in February 2018 after completing a tenure of 4 years.

As per reports available with the Commission, the Ombudsman decided 3 (three) cases of consumer

grievance during the FY 2017-18.

FY 2017-18 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total

Cases

Received 1 0 2 0 3

Cases

Disposed 1 0 2 0 3


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IX. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2018-19.

The following activities are being envisaged inter-alia for FY 2018-19:

i) Tariff Determination of FY 2019-20.

The Commission proposes to issue the Tariff Orders for FY 2019-20 against Petitions likely to be

received from the State Power utilities within December 2018. Along with tariff determination, the

Annual Performance Review for FY 2018-19 and true –up for FY 2017-18 is also to be done.

ii) Review the Performance of the utilities.

The Commission envisages reviewing performance for the three utilities namely APGCL, AEGCL

and APDCL for FY 2018-19 on Standards of Performance parameters like quality of supply,

interruptions, accidents, providing new services, billing, replacement of faulty meters etc.

iii) Review the compliance of directives by the utilities.

A number of directives were issued to each state utility in the tariff orders and different meetings

held from time to time. These directives are required to be complied with within specified

timeframes. The Commission proposes to review the action taken by the utilities for compliance of

such directives.

iv) Notification of Regulations

The Commission seeks to finalize the following Regulations in FY 2018-19 after public hearing

a) Draft AERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2016.

b) Draft AERC (Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2018

c) Draft AERC (Forecasting, Scheduling, Deviation Settlement and Related Matters of Solar

and Wind Generation Sources) Regulations, 2018

d) Draft AERC (Terms and Conditions for determination of Multi Year Tariff) Regulations,

2018 for Generation, Transmission, SLDC, Wheeling and Retail Supply

v) Organize workshops on Open Access and other issues

The Commission proposes to organize workshops on open access, Renewable Purchase

Obligations (RPO) and other important issues with the Stakeholders for enhancing their

knowledge on the concerned subject.

vi) Convene Review Meetings on Standards of performance

Supply of reliable and quality power of specified standard in an efficient manner and at reasonable

rates is one of the main objectives of the Commission. The AERC notified the standards of

performance of licensees with respect to quality, continuity and reliability of service for all

consumers in 2004. These regulations also detail the norms for payment of compensation to

consumers on demand in case of non-compliance of guaranteed standards by the distribution

licensee. Similarly, in the Tariff Orders issued by the Commission, directives were issued to the

Generation Company and transmission and distribution licensees for increasing efficiency;

economical use of resources, timely completion of ongoing projects etc. Making these different

segments of the power industry efficient and solvent is the key to success of power sector reforms

and better service to consumers.

In view of the above, the Commission intends to hold meetings to review the performances of the

Companies and also for better implementation of the ongoing projects.


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vii) Convene meetings to discuss the compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) by

obligated entities in Assam

Pursuant to the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003 (86(1)(e)) and Tariff Policy (6.4), AERC

notifies RPO and its Compliance Regulations from time to time for implementation of RPO in the

state. These Regulations specify the RPO which every obligated entity i.e. distribution licensee,

consumer owning CPP and open access consumer shall purchase.

The Commission proposes to convene meetings to ensure that the obligated entities comply with

the RPO in 2018-19.

viii) Review the Smart Grid Pilot Project of APDCL

The Commission intends to hold meetings of the Smart Grid Consulattive Committee on the

progress of the Smart grid Pilot project in Guwahati.

ix) Consumer Awareness Activities

The Commission would also like to carry out some awareness activities among consumers during

the year 2018-19. The Commission also plans to hold Awareness Committee Meetings so as to

guide and direct the distribution licensee from time to time.

x) Review construction of its office building

The Commission seeks to organize meetings from time to time to review the progress of

construction works of its office building with the State Public Works Department (PWD) so as to

ensure timely completion of its office building.

xi) Regularization of the officers and staff of AERC

With notification of the AERC (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees)

Regulations, 2017, the Commission intends to regularize its officers and staff in FY 2018-19 and

make new appointments, wherever necessary.

xii) Conduct Energy Audit

The Commission intends to finalize the modalities to carry out an energy audit in few Electrical

Circles of APDCL, to get first hand information on the actual AT&C losses of the Company. This

information shall facilitate decision making in reduction of AT&C losses.


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X FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

During the FY 2017-18, the Government of Assam provided a grant of

Rs. 2,51,56,000 (Rupees Two Crore 51 Lakhs Fifty Six Thousand) only from the budget for

meeting the salary expenses of the Commission and another Rs. 100,00,000 (Rupees One Crore)

only for meeting other office expenses. The entire amount of budget provision earmarked against

salary and other expenses was received from the State Government. The Commission also received

a grant from the state Government of Rs 2,00,000,00/-(Two Crore Only)

The Commission also received Rs. 2,19,56,864/- (Rupees Two Crore Nineteen Lakhs Fifty Six

Thousand Eight Hundred & Sixty Four) only as fee for filing tariff and other petitions. The Commission also received Rs 2,50,00,000 (Two Crore Fifty Lakhs) only as licence fee from the

three power entities. Interests received from different deposits amounted to Rs 1,01,35,051 (Rupees

One Crore One Lakh Thirty Five Thousand Fifty One) only. The accounts of the Commission were

duly audited by M/s Rakesh Bajrang & Co., CA firm.

The details of annual accounts are provided at Annexure – XI. The charts below give an idea of the

income and expenditure during the year under different heads –

During the FY 2017-18, the Commission received financial and administrative support from the

State Government facilitating proper discharge of its various functions and responsibilities. It is

hoped that this support will continue during the ensuing year and the Commission would be in a

position to consolidate the work done so far and carry forward the electricity regulatory and reform

process in the State. The Commission solicits unstinted cooperation of the Government of Assam,

the power sector entities and other stakeholders including the general public for the years to come.

Remuneration54%

Consultancy Charges

5%

Legal Charges5%

Meeting Expenses

6%

Office Expenses

2%

Security Services

4%

Other expenses

24%

Expenditure

Government Grant for Office

Building3.47%

Grants in aid20.14%Interest

Received13.51%

License fees26.81%

Petition fees36.04%

Others receipts0.04%

Sources of Income


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XI POWER SECTOR IN ASSAM - AN OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE PRIOR TO REFORMS

STRUCTURE POST REFORMS

Generation Transmission Distribution

Regulator

AERC

Assam Power

Generation

Corporation

Ltd. (APGCL)

(State owned)

Independent Power

Producers (IPPs) (DLF)

Captive Power

Plants (CPPs)

Assam Electricity

Grid Corporation

Ltd. (AEGCL)

(State owned)

AEGCL

State Load

Dispatch Centre

(SLDC)

Assam Power

Distribution Company

Ltd. (APDCL) (State

owned)

Nodal Agency for Renewable Energy development in Assam

Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA), Govt. of Assam.

Policy & Governance

Government of Assam

Nodal Agency for Energy Conservation

Office of the Electrical Inspector cum Adviser, Govt. of Assam

Power Grid

Corporation of

India Ltd.

(PGCIL)

networks also

operate within

the State

Allotted power

available from

the Central

Sector

Generating

Stations (CSGS)

Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB)

(Vertically integrated State Owned

Generation, Transmission and Distribution)

Policy & Governance

Government of Assam

Independent

Power Producers

(IPPs)


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A. GENERATION SECTOR

APGCL is the successor corporate entity of erstwhile ASEB formed pursuant to the notification of the

Government of Assam, for restructuring of ASEB under the Electricity Act 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003).

APGCL is a Company incorporated with the main object of generation of electricity in the State of Assam.

Assam also receives power from the Central Sector Generating Station like NEEPCO, NTPC and NHPC

located in the North Eastern and Eastern Region.

The sector wise composition of installed generation capacity as on 31.03.2018 including the share of the

State in the Central Projects is as indicated below:-

Capacity Installed (MW) as on 31.03.2018.

Fuel profile of the State Generation Company for FY 2017-18

The fuel profile of the State generating sector (APGCL) in terms of installed capacity and MU

generation is represented in the charts below:

Share from Central Sector

(NER) 65.28%

Share from Central Sector

(ER) 12.10%

APGCL (State) 21.63%

IOC, AOD (CPP) 0.33%

Renewable Energy (RE)

(Private) 0.59%

MeSEB 0.07%

Installed Capacity MW

Share from Central

Sector (NER) 995.00

Share from Central

Sector (ER) 184.35

APGCL (State) 329.70

IOC, AOD (CPP) 5

Renewable Energy (RE)

(Private) 9

(Meghalaya SEB)

MeSEB 1

TOTAL 1524.10

Unit 4 and Unit I of Lakwa Thermal Power Station

(LTPS) and Unit 1 of Namrup Thermal Power Station

(NTPS) of APGCL were de-commissioned on October

24, 2017. The effective capacity for NTPS has reduced to

99.50 MW from 119.5 MW from the date of de-

commissioning of Unit 1 of NTPS. Similarly, the

effective capacity for LTPS reduced to 127.20 MW from

157.2 MW after considering the de-commissioning of Unit 4 of LTPS. Accordingly, the installed capacity has

been considered for the purpose of APR, after considering

the de-commissioning of Unit 1 of NTPS and Unit 4 and

Unit 1 of LTPS.

The Commercial Operation of the 1.5

MW Unit-3 of Stage-II and 9 MW

Stage-I of Myntriang Small Hydro

Electric Project (MSHEP) of MSHEP

of APDCL is expected in FY 2018-19.

At present, only 3 MW capacity is

available for generation from MSHEP.

Further, the Namrup Replacement

Power Project and Lakwa Replacement

Power Project are likely to be

commissioned in 2018.


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Actual Net Generation of APGCL

The chart (left) shows that the

actual generation was more

than what was anticipated for

NTPS and KLHEP in FY 2017-

18. However, LTPS recorded

lower generation than

approved, due to lack of

adequate gas availability. The

high generation from NTPS

helped to offset the low

generation at APDCL could

amost achieve the overall

generation target as was

approved for the FY 2017-18.

TARIFF OF STATE GENERATING COMPANY (STATION WISE) APPROVED FOR FY 2017-18

Stations Particulars FY 2017-18

NPTS

Annual Fixed Charges (Rs Cr) 52.32

Monthly Fixed Charges (Rs Cr) 4.36

Energy Charges (Rs /kWh) 2.18

LTPS

Annual Fixed Charges (Rs Cr) 89.61

Monthly Fixed Charges (Rs Cr) 7.47


KLHEP Annual Capacity Charges (Rs Cr) 35.78


NTPSLTPS with

WHRUKLHEP Total

Net Generation (MU) 2017-18 Approved

186.32 854.67 388.05 1429.04

Net Generation (MU) 2017-18 Actual

331.01 667.34 428.43 1426.78

0.00

200.00

400.00

600.00

800.00

1000.00

1200.00

1400.00

1600.00

Thermal (Gas) 69%

Hydro 30%

Renewable1%

APGCL Installed Capacity (MW)

Thermal (Gas)67%

Hydro29%

Renewable4%

APGCL Generation Fuel Mix in MU

Since, the Commission

determined Station-wise

Generation Tariff for FY

2017-18, billing is done for

each station separately on a

monthly basis in accordance

with the provisions of AERC

MYT Regulations, 2015.


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B. STATUS OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

INTRA STATE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) is a State Public Sector Company registered under

‘The Companies Act, 1956’. It was formed out of erstwhile Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) in 2003

and was notified as the State Transmission Utility (STU). Its core business is to efficiently transport

electrical power from electrical power bulk heads to the distribution company networks with the State.

The status of the transformation capacity and transmission lines as on 31.03.2018 are as under:

.

Voltage level Transformation

Capacity (MVA)

Voltage level Transmission

lines (Ckt. Km)

400/220 KV 630 400 KV 7.20

220/132 KV 1960 220 KV 1723.966

220/33 KV 100 132 KV 3022.77

132/66 KV 100 66 KV 613.00

132/33 KV 3228.5 Total 5366.937

132/11 KV 32

66/33 KV 107

TOTAL 6157.5

TRANSMISSION LOSS:

AEGCL submitted the Transmission Loss of 3.49% for FY 2017-18, as shown in the following table:

Sl.

No.

Particulars Approved Actual

1 Energy Injected (MU) 9,404.00 9168.25

2 Energy Sent Out to APDCL (MU) 9,076.00 8561.84

3 Energy Sent Out to Open Access Consumers

(MU)

- 286.44

4 Total Energy Sent Out (MU) 9,076.00 8848.28

5 Transmission Loss (MU) 328.00 319.97

6 Transmission Loss (%) 3.49% 3.49%

It is observed that there has been a decline in energy injected into the network as compared to

energy injection approved in MYT Order. The Transmission Loss submitted by AEGCL is in line

with target approved in the MYT Order dated March 31, 2017, however, the same is subject to

prudence check at the time of truing up.

The transmission loss over the last 11 years is shown in the chart below. Transmission loss has

declined from 7.96% in 2007-08 to 3.49 % in FY 2017-18.


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INTRA- STATE TRANSMISSION TARIFF APPROVED

(i) Annual Transmission Charges for APDCL

The Annual Transmission Charges for FY 2017-18 is equal to Net ARR approved for recovery for FY

2017-18, i.e., Rs. 1192.39 Cr. Thus, approved Transmission Charges = Rs. 1.31/kWh (including CTU

charges).

(ii) Transmission System Access Charges

The Commission notes that ARR for AEGCL includes PGCIL Charges which are pertaining to

purchase of power by APDCL. Hence, for the purpose of determining transmission system access

charges, the Commission excluded the PGCIL charges from the approved Net ARR for FY 2017-18,

which works out to Rs. 657.84 Crore.

For short-term open access customers, the transmission charges for FY 2017-18 is as follows:

Short Term Rate (ST-Rate) per day = Net Transmission ARR excluding PGCIL Charges / Annual

Maximum peak * 365 = Rs. 10,071.01 per MW per day. The Annual Maximum Peak has been

considered as 1789.60 MW.

For collective short-term open access transactions through Power Exchanges, the transmission charges

shall be: Rs. 0.72 per kWh

(iii) SLDC Charges

SLDC charge for 2017-18 is Rs. 2.60 Crore. Assuming total Capacity handled by SLDC for FY 2017-

18 is 1789.60 MW, approved SLDC charge for FY 2017-18 is Rs. 39.80 per MW per day.

7.96

5.95

6.04

4.81

4.29

3.88

4.09

3.84

3.64

3.54

3.49

0

2

4

6

8

10

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Transmission Loss (%)


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Jeevan Dhara20.17%

Domestic A69.99%

Domestic B1.42%

Commercial5.88%

General Purpose 1.08%

Public Lighting0.04%

Agriculture0.65%

Small Industries 0.39%

HT Domestic0.02%

HT Commercial0.09%

HT Public Water Works0.10%

HT Bulk Supply0.05%

HT Small Industries 0.02%

HT Industries 0.04%

Tea, Coffee & Rubber0.03%

Oil & Coal0.00%

HT Irrigation 0.02%

CONSUMER MIX FOR FY 2017-18

C. STATUS OF THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is responsible for electricity distribution in the

State of Assam having a consumer base of around 43 lakh consumers as on 31st March, 2018. APDCL is

divided into 3 Regions, 8 Zones; 19 circles; 45 Divisions and 158 subdivisions. The status of distribution

Substations, Distribution Transformers (DTRs) and Lines (Provisional) for FY 2017-18 are shown below:

Out of 43 lakh consumers, only 7 lakh consumers are urban consumers and the rest, 35 lakhs are rural

consumers. The consumer mix and connected load for different categories of consumers for FY 2017-18,

are graphically represented through charts as under:

0

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

140000

160000

180000

200000

33/11 KV S/s (No.)

11 KV/ LT DTR (No.)

DTRs (No.) 33 KV Lines (Ckt Km)

11 KV Lines (Ckt Km)

LT Lines (Ckt. Km)

Rural 883 5417 63278 2316 51942 130486

Urban 3323 893 10428 5405 20745 52116

Total 4206 6310 73706 7721 72687 182602

Distribution SubStations (S/s), Transformers (DTRs) and Lines

It can be seen

from the Chart

on the left that

the number of

consumers in

Domestic A and

Jeevan Dhara

categories

accounts for

more than 90%

of the total

consumers. This

is followed by

LT Commercial

category

accounting for

around 6% of the

total consumers.


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CONNECTED LOAD MIX FOR FY 2017-18

POWER SALE DURING FY 2017-18

The charts below give a comparison of the Sale of power to HT and LT categories in FY 2017-18 from FY

2014-15 onwards in Million Units (MU).

.

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

LT Total 3092 3887 4270 4535.00

HT Total 2391 2465 2256 2280.00

LT & HT Total Sale in MU

Jeevan Dhara2.10%

Domestic A47.46%

Domestic B6.67%

Commercial9.20%



Agriculture0.75%


HT Domestic0.50%

HT Commercial4.20%


HT Bulk Supply4.25%

HT Small Industries

0.51%

HT Industries 12.58%


Oil & Coal0.49%

HT Irrigation 0.80%

Connected Load Mix

From the chart on the

right, it can be

inferred that HT

categories accounted

for 29% of the total

connected load in FY

2017-18, although

such consumers form

less than one percent

of the total

consumers. On the

other hand, Domestic

A and Jeevan Dhara

categories accounted

for less than 50% of

the connected load.

In FY 2017-18, total

Sale increased by

289 MU, out of

which increase in

HT category sale

was only 24 MU.

All actual figures

shown in this report

for FY 2017-18 are

provisional figures

only and yet to be

audited.


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REVENUE FROM SALE OF POWER FOR FY 2017-18

Jeevan Dhara9.83%

Domestic A40.41%

Domestic B3.72%

Commercial9.21%



Agriculture0.29%


HT Domestic0.46%

HT Commercial5.17%


HT Bulk Supply6.74%

HT Small Industries 0.34%



Oil & Coal1.12%

HT Irrigation 0.22%

Categorywise Sales Mix

Jeevan Dhara4.35%

Domestic A29.87%

Domestic B4.65%

Commercial11.89%

General Purpose 1.87%Public Lighting

0.23%

Agriculture0.24%


HT Domestic0.53%

HT Commercial7.30%


HT Bulk Supply8.80%

HT Small Industries

0.40%



Oil & Coal1.67% HT Irrigation

0.31%

Revenue (Rs Cr)

LT total 99.62%

HT Total 0.38%

Consumer Mix (No.)

LT total 54.37%

HT Total 45.63%

Revenue (Rs)

LT Total67%

HT Total33%

Sales (MU)


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From the charts above, it can be inferred that although HT consumers in FY 2017-18 accounted for less

than 1% of the total number of consumers, sales (in MU) to HT categories accounted for more than 33%

and revenue earned by APDCL from this sale accounted for nearly 46% of the total revenue.

STATE’S POWER AVAILABILITY AND SHORTAGE

A comparison of the average peak availability and shortages for the years 2013-14 upto 2017-18 is given in

chart below:

While peak demand increased over the years from FY 2013-14 to FY 2017-18, peak availability also

increased in FY 2017-18 by 247 MW from 1104 MW in FY 2016-17. There was a decline in peak shortage

in FY 2017-18 over FY 2016-17 by an average of 89 MW.

Both the peak and off demand and availability for FY 2017-18 is shown in the table and chart below:

Particulars Peak

Off

Peak

Demand (MW) 1770 1230

Availability (MW) 1351 1116

Shortage (MW) 419 114

APDCL tried to overcome its power shortages

throough purchase from the Power Exchanges,

Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) and

traders.

DISTRIBUTION LOSS

The trend in loss reduction since last 10 years is indicated in the chart below.

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18

Avg. Peak Demand (MW) 1329 1424 1526 1612 1770

Avg. Peak Availability (MW) 1220 1257 1198 1104 1351

Peak Shortage (MW) 109 167 328 508 419

0

500

1000

1500

2000

Demand (MW) Availability (MW)

Shortage (MW)

Peak

Off Peak

FY 2017-18


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The actual distribution loss has decreased to 17.01% in FY 2017-18 from 27.32% in FY 2007-08.

The improvement in distribution loss is a result of continuous efforts of the Commission and the

distribution licensee.

25.05% 24.24%

22.60% 21.60%

20.60%

19.60% 18.60% 18.60% 17.60% 17.35% 17.10%

27.32%

24.32%

26.06% 25.44%

26.59% 25.85%

24.11%

21.14%

18.12% 17.89% 17.10%

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Approved Actual


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ANNEXURE-I

PROFILE OF CHAIRPERSON & MEMBERS

i) SHRI NABA KUMAR DAS, IAS (RETD), CHAIRPERSON

Shri Naba Kumar Das retired from service as the Chief Secretary of Assam in June 2013, prior to joining

the Commission on 6-8-2013.

Shri Das completed his school and College Education from St. Edmunds College in Shillong. Thereafter,

he did his Masters Degree from the University of Delhi. He subsequently acquired a MSC Degree in

Development Studies from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom.

Having first worked as a banker in the State Bank of India, he later joined the Indian Administrative

Service in 1976. During his career spanning 37 years, Shri Das had the opportunity of working in a large

number of Sectors, in various capacities for the State Governments of Assam as well as Meghalaya and for

the Government of India.

Shri Das superannuated from service on 15th December, 2017.

ii) SHRI SUBHASH CHANDRA DAS, IAS (RETD), MEMBER

Shri Subhash Chandra Das retired from service as the Additional Chief Secretary of Assam in December

2015, prior to joining the Commission on 02.01.2016 as Member. He was appointed Chairperson of the

Commission from 9th February, 2018.

Shri Das completed his Master Degree in Chemistry from Gauhati University in 1977. He subsequently

acquired M.Sc. in Project Management from University of Manchester, U.K in 1994. He started his career as a lecturer in Chemistry at St. Edmunds College, Shillong. Thereafter, he joined the Indian Forest Service

in 1979 securing 2nd position in India. He then joined the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) and served

till August 1981. He later joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1981 and served in various capacities

in different departments under Government of Assam. He possesses more than 34 years of experience in

the field of Public Administration and Governance as a distinguished member of Indian Administrative

Service. He successfully implemented the unbundling of the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) in 2004

into three Companies and initiated a number of reform measures in ASEB and its successor companies. As

the Chairman of ASEB in the year 2006, he implemented and successfully commissioned the 100 MW

Karbi Langpi Hydro Electric Project which was languishing for 26 years as the implementation started in

1978.

iii) SHRI DIPAK CHAKRAVARTY, MEMBER

Shri Dipak Chakravarty is an accomplished petroleum sector professional having 37 years of experience

and retired as CEO and Managing Director of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Assam (a subsidiary of

BPCL) prior to his joining the Commission on 06-06-2014.

Shri Chakravarty is a Chemical Engineer from Guwahati University (Gold medalist) and did his MS in

Chemical Engineering from North Western University, Illinois, USA (supported by Govt. of Assam Scholarship). He started his career as a Graduate Engineer trainee in the erstwhile Assam Oil Company in

1977, worked as a Consultant in the North Eastern Industrial & Technical Consultancy Organization

(NEITCO), a subsidiary of IDBI India for a brief period from 1981 to 1984 and once again reverted back to

the petroleum sector by joining the Indian Oil Corporation, Digboi in 1984 He joined NRL in 1987 and

was involved in concept to commissioning and subsequent operation of this refinery and establishing it as a

highly respected Company. He continued in NRL until March 2014 under various capacities including

Director (Technical) and MD&CEO and superannuated in April 2014.


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ANNEXURE-II

DETAILS OF MANPOWER OF THE COMMISSION AS ON 31.03.2018

Sl. No Name of employee Designation

1. Shri Supriya Kumar Roy, ACS (Retd.) Secretary

2. Shri Apurba Narayan Devchoudhury Joint Director (Tariff)

3. Shri Alik Purkayastha Deputy Director (Finance)

4. Shri Gunajit Sharma Deputy Director (Engg)

5. Shri Khagen Chandra Das Superintendent

6. Ms. Dipty Bora Saikia P.S. to Chairperson

7. Shri Ridib Barman P.S. to Member

8. Shri Bhaargav Nath P.S. to Member

9. Ms. Sushmita Talukdar LDA-cum-Data Entry Operator

** In addition to the above, the Commission has four drivers and four peons.

The following Consultants are engaged for assisting in various activities of the Commission.

Sl. No. Name of the Consultant Designation

1. Shri A.K. Thakur Adviser (Law)

2. Shri P.C. Sarma Consultant (Regulations)

3. Ms P. Sharma Sr. Consultant

4. Shri N.K. Deka Consultant (Technical)

5. Shri S. Tamuli Consultant (Grade-I)

6. Shri J. Bezbaruah Consultant (Grade-II)

7. Shri G.C. Deka Consultant (Accounts)


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ANNEXURE-III

DETAILS OF MEETING & CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE CHAIRPERSON

& MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.

Sl. No. Period Subject

27.04.2017 to 29.04.2017 7th Meeting of the Forum of Regulators for Eastern and North

Eastern States (FORENS) , Gangtok

1 11.05.2017 to 13.05.2017 23rd Steering Committee Meeting of SAFIR, New Delhi

31.05.2018 to 02.05.2017 Smart Grid Training Programme for Regulators and Stakeholders,

Kolkata

2 22.06.2017 18th Annual General Body Meeting of Forum of Indian Regulators

(FOIR), New Delhi

3 23.06.2017 60th Meeting of FOR at Ahmedabad.

4 22.07.2017 & 23.07.2017 Interaction of Union Minister of State for Power with Electricity

Regulators, New Delhi

5 11.09.2017 & 12.09.2017 Executive management Workshop of FOIR, New Delhi

6 09.10.2017 4th Meeting of FOR Sub-group on Power Quality and Meeting of

FOR Task Force on NE Region.

7 12.10.2017 to 14.10.2017 8th Meeting of FORENS , Puri.

8 26.10.2017 to 28.10.2017 18th Regulatory & Policy Makers Retreat by Independent Power

Producers Association of India (IPPAI),

9 17.11.2017 to 19.11.2017 Capacity Building Training Programme of FOR for North East,

New Delhi

10 15.12..2017 FOR Meeting, New Delhi

11 22.02.2018 Conference on Rooftop Solar Power, Kolkata

12 04.03.2018 to 08.03.2018 Indian Smart Grid Week, New Delhi


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ANNEXURE -IV

DETAILS OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED

During FY 2017-18, the following officers/consultants of AERC attended training.

Sl.

No.

Period Subject Officers/ Consultants from AERC

who attended

1

31.08.2017 Workshop on Development of

Enabling Framework for Large Scale

Adoption of Solar Rooftop in Assam

at Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati

Shri A.N. Dev Choudhury, Jt Director (Tariff),

Shri N.K. Deka, Consultant (Tech)

&

Shri J. Bezbaruah, Consultant II

2

17.11.2017

to

19.11.2017

FOR Capacity Building Programme

for Officers of SERCs/ JERCs of NER

Shri G.Sharma, Depy Director (Engg),

Ms P. Sharma, Sr. Consultant


Shri S. Tamuly, Consultant I


&

Shri B. Nath, PS to Member, AERC

3

09.12.2017 to

15.12.2017

11TH Capacity Building /Training Programme of FOR at IIT Kanpur and

Singapore Shri S. Tamuly, Consultant I.

4 15.02.2018 Milaap: An OTPC Conclave at

Vivanta by Taj (Guwahati)

Shri A.N. Dev Choudhury, Jt Director (Tariff)

Shri G.Sharma, Depy Director (Engg)

Ms P. Sharma, Sr. Consultant,

Shri N.K. Deka, Consultant (Tech),

Shri S. Tamuly, Consultant I


5

01.02.2018 to

31.07.2018

Six Months Certification Course on Regulatory Framework and

Commercial Aspects of Indian Power

Sector from NPTI, Faridabad

Shri G.Sharma, Deputy Director (Engg),

Ms P. Sharma, Sr. Consultant




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ANNEXURE -V

DETAILS OF PETITIONS DISPOSED OF DURING FY 2017-18

SL No. Name of Parties Petition No. Dated of

Filing

Filed By Status

1. Petition for 3.6 MW Solar PV Power project 23/2015 & IA No. 1 of

2015

18.11.2015 Barooah Energy

Private

Limited

DISPOSED

29.05.2017

2. Petition for 30 MW Solar PV Power project 13/2016 12.04.2016 KCS Solar DISPOSED

29.05.2017

3. Petition for setting aside wheeling charge bills raised by APDCL for supply of electricity using

the dedicated transmission line.

32/2016 31.10.2016 Eco-tech papers & R.K

Dispo

Products.

Petition dismissed on

withdrawal

by the

Petitioners on

15.05.2017

4. Petition for determination of ARR and Tariff for

Myntriang SHEP for FY 2017-18 to FY 2029-30.

38/2016 29.11.2016 APGCL DISPOSED

29.11.2017

5. Petition for Determination of final levelized tariff for 5 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Plant

of Suryataap Energies and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

at IGC, Balipara

03/2017 25.02.2017 Suyataap Energy and

Infrastructure

Private Ltd.

(SEIPL)

DISPOSED

29.11.2017

6. Non Payment of Compensation for the damages caused to the property of the Petitioner Sri

Dasarath Basumatary

04/2017 21.03.2017 Shri Dasarath

Basumatary

DISPOSED

07.09.2017

7. Misc. Petition of Pahumara Hydel Power Company Pvt. Ltd. for 2.0 MW Pahumara SHP

05/2017 Pahumara Hydel Power

Company

Pvt. Ltd.

DISPOSED

22.05.2017

8. Review Petition for Cross Subsidy Surcharge

determined in the Tariff Order dated 31.03.2017

passed by AERC fixing the ARR & Distribution Tariff for APDCL for FY 2017-18

06/2017 18.05.2017 Star Cement

Ltd.

DISPOSED

31.07.2017

9. Review Petition filed by Star Cement Ltd. for Review of Short term Open Access Transmission

Charges determined in the Tariff Order dated 31st

March 2017 passed by Hon’ble AERC fixing the

ARR & Transmission Tariff for AEGCL for FY

2017-18

07/2017 22.05.2017 Star Cement Ltd.

DISPOSED

31.07.2018

10. Review Petition of the Hon’ble AERC’s order dated 31.03.2017 for True-up for the FY 2014-15

and 2015-16, ARR for the Fy 2016-17 to 2018-19

and Tariff for the FY 2017-18

08/2017 29.05.2017 APGCL DISPOSED

07.09.2017


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Filing

Filed By Status

11. Review Petition filed by Premier Cryogenics Ltd. for Review of APDCL Tariff Order dated

31.03.2017

09/2017 30.05.2017 Premier Cryogenics

Limited

DISPOSED

31.07.2017

12. Irrigation Load issue of the Tea Industry 10/2017 05.06.2017

ABITA DISPOSED

05.07.2017

13. Wavier of Power Factor Penalty to BCPL Complex, Dibrugarh

11/ 2017 19.05.2017 BCPL DISPOSED 28.02.2017

14. Petition under Section 42 of Electricity Act 2003 against APDCL

12/2017 23.06.2017 R.K Dispo Products

DISPOSED

15.09.2017

15. Petition for not supplying Electric Energy

Connection Line

13/2017 15.05.2017 Joynal Uddin

Barbhuiya

Commission

forwarded the

case to

CGRF.

19.08.2017

16. Misc. Petition for concurrence on procurement of 50 MW Wind Power from MNRE Scheme for

setting up of 1000 MW CTU connected Wind

Power Projects

14/2017 18.07.2017 APDCL DISPOSED

31.07.2017

17. Petition filed under Section 149 of Electricity Act

2003 regarding offence committed by APDCL by

not complying the safety measures a prescribed

by CEA

15/2017 07.08.2017 Manorom

Gogoi

DISPOSED

18.09.2017

18. Misc. Petition for approval of cost involvement to

facilitate payment of Electricity Bills through digital platforms

16/2017 07.08.2017 APDCL

DISPOSED

02.01.2018

19. Petition for Chronic Power crises, Tariff Hike and Electrical Safety

17/ 2017 03.10.2017 Bidyut Grahak

Mancha

DISPOSED

12.03.2018

20. Petition for Aggregate Revenue Requirement and determination of Provisional Tariff of LRPP for

the FY 2018-19

18/ 2017 27.10.2017 APGCL DISPOSED 19.03.2018

21. Petition for amendment of AERC (Terms and conditions for determination of MYT)

Regulations

19/2017 30.10.2017 APGCL` DISPOSED

22. Miscellaneous Petition on the AERC (Terms &

Conditions for Open Access) Regulations 2005

20/ 2017 20.10.2017 APDCL DISPOSED

208.02.2018

23. Suo Moto Petition on levellised generic tariff for Fy 2017-18 and 2018-19 under Regulation 8 of

AERC (Terms and Condition for Tariff

determination from renewable Energy Sources)

Regulations 2017

21/2017 17.10.2017

DIPOSED

08.12.2017

24. Misc. Petition on Purchase of Wind Power from

MNRE Scheme for setting up of 2nd Phase 1000

MW CTC connected Wind Power Project

22/2017 17.11.2017 APDCL In principle

approval on

23.11.2017


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Filing

Filed By Status

25. Misc Petition for approval of simplified form for new LT Service Connection

23/2017 18.11.2017 APDCL DISPOSED

23.11.2017

26. Petition for Truing Up for FY 2016-17 25/ 2017 30.11.2017 APDCL

DISPOSED

13.12.2017

27. Petition for Annual Performance Review for FY

2017-18

26/ 2017 30.11.2017 APDCL

DISPOSED

13.12.2017

28. Petition for Approval for ARR FY 2018-19 27/ 2017 30.11.2017 APDCL

DISPOSED

13.12.2017

29. Petition for Truing Up for FY 2016-17, Annual Performance Review for FY 2017-18 & Tariff

Petition for FY 2018-19

28/2017 30.11.2017 AEGCL DISPOSED 13.12.2017

30. Petition for True Up for Fy 2016-17 & Annual Performance Review for FY 2017-18 & ARR &

Determination of Tariff for FY 2018-19

29/ 2017 30.11.2017 APGCL DISPOSED

13.12.2017

31. Miscellaneous Petition for Liquidated Damages for substantial delay in Commissioning of Project

as envisaged as per ther terms of the PPA

(APDCL Vs. Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd. & Govt. of

Assam

30/ 2017 13.12.2017 APDCL DISPOSED

28.02.2018

32. Miscellaneous Petition for Approval of simplified

form for new HT Service Connection

01/ 2018 03.02.2018 APDCL DISPOSED

22.02.2018

33. Review Petition on the final levellized tariff for

the 5 MW Solar PV Project at Balipara, Assam

02/ 2018 03.02.2018 APDCL DISPOSED

02.05.2018

34. Miscellaneous Petition for Extension of the Power Purchase Agreement between OTPC &

APDCL for continuation of supply of 65 MW

Merchant Power from OTPC to APDCL

03/ 2018 09.02.2018 APDCL DISPOSED

26.03.2018


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ANNEXURE –VI

STATUS OF RENEWABLE PROJECTS IN THE STATE

SMALL HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECTS (SHP)

The Government of Assam notified a policy on Small Hydropower Development and the potential of SHP

in Assam is estimated to be 541 MW. Further, to promote SHPs, the State Government formed a JV with

IL & FS namely Assam Power Projects Development Company Ltd. (APPDCL). APPDCL prepares DPR

after conducting pre-feasibility study, assessment etc. Thereafter, bids are invited for development of

projects. Till now, 7 SHP are awarded for development based on competitive bidding. Out of which, 1

project is generating electricity and 1 project is closed due to rejection of forest clearance, the detail status

is as below:

Sl

No.

Name of

the Project District

Capacity

(MW)

Tariff

(Rs/kWh) Developer Remarks

1. Champawati Kokrajhar 2.25 3.20 Hayen Hydel Pvt. Ltd. Generating electricity

2. Pahumara Barpeta 2 2.91 Bodoland Infrastruture

Company Pvt. Ltd Work is in progress

3. Desang Dibrugarh 9 2.88 L.D. Power Ventures Forest Clearance yet

to received

4. Rupohi Bagsa 0.4 3.13 Bodoland Infrastruture

Company Pvt. Ltd Work is yet to start.

5. Kalanga Karbi

Anglong 6 2.98 Tremsstroy (India) Ltd.

Forest clearance

applied for

6. Bardikorai Sonitpur 4.7 2.73 North East Cables &

Conductors Pvt. Ltd.

Project closed due to

rejection of Forest

Clearance

7. Dronpara Kamrup 1.6 3.18 Supreme Infra Ltd. Work is yet to start.

* 3MW Myntriang SHEP of APGCL (MSHEP – Total 13.5 MW) continues to be in operation. The

commercial operation of 1.5 MW enhancement unit -3 of MSHEP Stage - II is likely to start from May,

2018. Balance work for 9 MW Stage- I of MSHEP is in progress and is expected to be completed by

August, 2018.

* The Govt. Of Assam is now planning to revive 2 projects namely Dhansiri (20MW) (which was earlier

abandoned at execution stage by APGCL) & Bordikharu (3MW) (which became defunct after operation

under APGCL for about 3-4 years) through APPDCL.

OTHER RENEWABLE PROJECTS

5 MW Grid Connected Solar PV project by Suryataap Energies and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. ---

Financial Closure achieved and work started from August, 2016. Final Tariff of Rs 8.78/ kWh was

approved by the Commission on 29.11.2017.

The Commission allowed APDCL to go for competitive bidding to develop solar projects of total 100

MW at different locations within the State. Accordingly, tenders were floated and two parties have

been selected as developers – namely M/s Azure Power India Pvt. Ltd and M/s Maheshwari Mining &

Energy Pvt. Ltd.

The tariffs discovered are Rs 3.17/ kWh, Rs 3.19/ kWh, Rs 3.24/ kWh and Rs 3.70/ kWh.


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ANNEXURE –VII

ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE

ON CONSUMER AWARENESS DURING FY 2017-18

The Committee continued with its efforts to create consumer awareness. The important decisions taken

with regard to consumer education and awareness are as under:

1. APDCL was asked to expedite and massively carry forward the process of distribution of discounted LED

bulbs throughout the State. The Company was advised to carry out advertisement campaigns throughout the

State to convince consumers on the usefulness of LED bulbs.

2. APDCL was advised to prepare themes for advertisement in bill boards of State Publicity Department.

3. As was decided in the meeting of the Committee on Consumer Awareness, AERC, the annual calendar for

2018 of the power companies including generation, transmission and distribution have decided to include a

glimpse of the latest developments in the leaves of the calendar. Each leaf of the calendar also contained

important information for the consumers.

4. Awareness campaigns were carried out at a number of primary schools by APDCL. The Commission

directed that while these meets should continue, the Company should also try to organize such campaigns

at the High Schools and Higher Secondary schools throughout the State to enhance the reach and prospects

of such campaigns.

5. APDCL printed 1,00,000 (1lakh) copies of Awareness Booklet and the same was distributed at 98

Electrical sub-divisions of 11 Electrical Circles out of total 19 Circles. The Commission directed that

APDCL should print more booklets and distribute those in all Electrical Circles and ensure that the same is

distributed to consumers.

6. The Commission directed that the Company should display hoardings and banners throughout the State

exhibiting information regarding grievance redressal and electrical safety.

7. APDCL was advised to continue the TV & Mobile Theatre campaigns to build consumer awareness. The

Discom continued its All India Radio, Guwahati & Big FM Radio Campaign during the year.

8. The Commission noted in its awareness meeting that the PR Cell of APDCL was not properly manned. The

Commission emphasized that APDCL need to build the capacity of its PR Cell as effective public relations

promotes goodwill and communication between a company and its consumer.


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ANNEXURE – VIII

JURISDICTION OF CONSUMER GREIVANCE REDRESSAL FORUMS (CGRF)

1. CGRF, Tezpur: To cover Sonitpur, Dhemaji and North Lakhimpur Districts.

2. CGRF, Jorhat: To cover Jorhat, Sibsagar and Golaghat Districts.

3. CGRF, Hills and Barak Valley: To cover Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, North Cachar (Dima

Haula) Districts.

4. CGRF, Guwahati: To cover Kamrup (Metro) and Kamrup (Rural) Districts.

5. CGRF, Dibrugarh: To cover Dibrugarh and Tinsukia Districts.

6. CGRF, Bongaigaon: To cover Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Goalpara and Chairang

Districts.

7. CGRF, Rangia: To cover Nalbari, Baska and Darrang Districts.

8. CGRF, Nagaon: To cover Nagaon, Morigaon and Karbi Anglong District.

ADDRESSES OF CGRFs

NAME ADDRESS

CGRF, Guwahati The Convenor.

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Guwahati

Office of the General Manager, Guwahati Zone,

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, ASEB Complex, Six Mile,

Guwahati – 781 022

[email protected]

CGRF, Rangia The Convenor.

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Rangia

Office of the General Manager, Guwahati Zone,

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited,

ASEB Complex, Six Mile,

Guwahati – 781 022

[email protected]

* This CGRF is functioning from Guwahati, however, the members are

different for both CGRFs except for the Chairman.

CGRF, Nagaon The Convenor, Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Nagaon

Office of the General Manager, Nagaon Zone,


Sankar Mission Road (near Power House),

Nagaon – 782 001

[email protected]

CGRF, Hills & Barak

Valley The Convenor,

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Hills & Barak valley

Office of the General Manager, Sllchar Zone,

mailto:[email protected]




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NAME ADDRESS


Radha Madhav Road (near Shani Mandir),

Bilpar, Silchar – 788 005

[email protected]

CGRF, Bongaigaon The Convenor,

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Bongaigaon

Office of the General Manager, Bongaigaon Zone,


Dolaigaon (ASEB Complex),

Bongaigaon – 783 380 [email protected]

CGRF, Tezpur The Convenor,

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Tezpur

Office of the General Manager, Tezpur Zone,


Triveni Chowk,

Tezpur – 784 001.

[email protected]

CGRF, Jorhat The Convenor,

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum

O/ O the General Manager, Upper Assam


Bijuli Bhawan, Na–Ali, Jorhat – 785 001

[email protected]

CGRF, Dibrugarh The Convenor,

Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Dibrugarh

Office of the General Manager, Dibrugarh Zone,


Niz Kadamoni, Dibrugarh – 786 001

[email protected]







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ANNEXURE -IX

MEMBERS OF THE STATE ADVSIORY COMMITTEE AS ON 31.03.2018

1. The Chairperson & Members, Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission

2. The Principle Secretary/ Commissioner and Secretary, Government of Assam, Department of food &

Civil Supplies.

3. The Principle Secretary/ Commissioner and Secretary, Government of Assam, Department of Power.

4. The Principle Secretary / Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Assam, Department of

Finance.

5. The Agricultural Production Commissioner, Assam.

6. * Prof. Dilip Kumar Barua, Economist and Retd. Professor, Cotton College, Guwahati.

7. The Secretary, Assam Branch Indian Tea Association, Guwahati.

8. The Commissioner, Guwahati Municipal Corporation

9. The President, All Assam Small Scale Industries Association, Guwahati.

10. Shri Abhijit Barooah, Confederation of Indian Industry, NE Chapter, Guwahati.

11. The Chairman, The All India Manufacturers’ Organisation, Assam State Branch, Tinsukia.

12. The President, All Assam Small Scale Industries Association, Guwahati.

13. The Managing Director, Assam Industrial Development Corporation.

14. The President, FICCIs’ Ladies Organisation, Guwahati.

15. The President, Federation of Industries North Eastern Region (FINER), Guwahati.

16. The President, Grahak Suraksha Sanstha, Guwahati.

17. The Director, Indian Energy Exchange, New Delhi.

18. Prof. Anup Gogoi, Deptt. of Electrical & Electronics, IIT Guwahati.

19. Prof. Binoy Kr. Roy, HoD of Electrical Department, NIT, Silchar.

20. Shri Bimal Phukan, Guwahati - 781 003

21. Dr. Sushmita Priyadarshini, Associate Professor, D.C.B. Girls’ College, Jorhat.

*Prof. Dilip Kumar Barua, Economist and Retd. Professor, Cotton College, Guwahati expired and the

Committee has been re-constituted on 26.04.2018.


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ANNEXURE -X

MEMBERS OF THE COORDINATION FORUM AS ON 31.03.2018

1. The Chairperson and Members, Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission

2. The Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Power (Elect.), Government of Assam

3. The Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of Assam

4. The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Assam,

5. The Principal Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Government of Assam

6. The Commissioner & Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies, Government of Assam

7. The Chairman, APDCL, APGCL, AEGCL

8. The Managing Director, Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd

9. The Managing Director, Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Ltd

10. The Managing Director, Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd.

11. The Director (Project), NTPC Limited

12. The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NHPC Ltd

13. The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NEEPCO

14. The Managing Director, ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd.

15. The Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL).

16. The CMD, North East Transmission Company Ltd. (NETC)

17. Prof. Anil Kumar Goswami, Former Principal,Cotton College,

18. Shri Abhijit Barooah, Co Chairman, CII North-East Council,

19. The CMD, GAIL (India) Limited

20. The CMD, Oil India Limited

21. The Executive Director, ONGC, Assam Asset

22. The Managing Director, Assam Gas Company

23. The Director, M/s. Eastern India Powertech Limited

24. The Director, Assam Energy Development Agency

25. The Chief Executive Officer, Power System Operation Corporation Ltd. (POSOCO)

26. The Member Secretary, North Eastern Regional Power Committee

27. The Chief Executive Officer, Assam Power Project Development Company Private Ltd.


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Annexure — XI

Audited Financial Statements

for

2017-18

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-t8

91, 2nd Fbor. G. S. TourerNear Petrol PumPA. T. Rosd. GttrahatF781 OOl

Phone : 0361-260561 2(O)Cell : 94351-11938E-mail : rakeshbajrangco@yahoo'co in

CA K. Agarwala)I'roDrielor

Rakesh Bajrang & Co.Chartered Accountants

Rakesh KumarAgarwalaB.Com (Hons), FCA.

Chorterad AccounlonlMembership No: 3OO-058254

Guwahali,The 3I't dav of Julv, 2018

ATIDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

We have audited the attached Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure Account

Of ASSAM I]I,EC1'RICII'Y RI:GUI-A'I'ORY COMMISSION AS At 3I'. MATCh 20I8'These financial statements arb the responsibility of the Commission's management.

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our

audit.

2. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally

accepted in India. Such standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtainreasonable assurance about w'hether the financial statements are free of materialmisstatement(s). An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting theafilounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing

the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as wellas evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our auditprovides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

3. Further to our comments above. rve report that:

(i) We have obtained all the infbrrnation and explanations which, to the\

best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of ouraudit.

(ii) ln our opinion, proper books of account, as required by larv. have been

kept by the Commission so far as appears fiom our exatnination of the

books.

(iii) The Balance Sheet and the Income & Expenditure Account dealt withby this report is in agreement with the books of account.

(iv) In our opinion and to the best of our infonnation and according to the

explanations given to us, the said accounts give true and fair view inconformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India inthe case of the Balance Sheet. of the state of affairs of the Commission

v oS at 3l't March,20l8.

For Nl/s. IIAKESH BAJRANG & CO.Chortered Accounlonts

R. No.32496

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(M.No.:058254)

t

20tl-t8ANNUAT REPORT

lfl

ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSIONGUWAHATI

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 37ST MARCH,2018

LIABIUTIES Scfr. Amount (Rs.) Sch. Amount (Rs.)

GENERAL RESERVE

Opening BalanceAdd:Excess of lncome over

expenditure during the Year

GRANTSa) Grant from Power Finance CorPn.

(for purchase of comPuters)(ob)

b) Grant from Asian Development Bank(for Fax & Copiers)(ob) 204,989(forofficeequipment)(ob\ 435,377

c) Govt. Grant(For Building)

CURRENT LIABILITIES& PROVISIONS "A'

FIXED ASSETS

INVESTMENTS

CURRENT ASSETS,LOANS&ADVANCES "D"

TOTAL

190,232,613

53,085,455

243,318,068

499,331

&0,366

20,000,000

3,168,343

_---r6il6rilo-r-

50,374,304

84,M8,498

133,203,307

TOTAL

For ASSAM ELEC. REGULATORY COMMISSION

\Significant Accounting Policies & Notes on Accounts: Schedule "E"

ln terms of our report of even date annexed

The schedules referred to above form an integral part of the Balance sheet

For M/s. RAKESH BAJRANG & CO.Chaftered Accountants

QmzSecretarv

(F.R. No42(r68E)

.-#a

/R.K, AGARWALA)

Proorietor

M.No.:0582il)

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ANNUAT REPORT FY 2017-18

ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSIONGUWAHATI

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FORTHE YEAR ENDED ON 31ST MARCH.2Ol8PARTICULARS Sch Amount (Rs.) PARTICULARS Amount (Rs.)

53,085,455

TOTAL 92,708,645 TOTAL 92,708,64s

SigniJicant Accounting Policies & Notes on Accounrs; scheduh "E"

ln terms of our reporl of even date annexedThe schedules referred to above form an integral part of the tncome & Expenditure Account

For,ASS.AI[| ELEC. REA U LATO RY COMMISSTON For M/s. RAKESH BAJRANG & CO.Chartered Accountants

To Salaries/Remuneration

" Electricity charges

" Rbnt

Other expenses 2

General Expenses 3

Audit Fees

Depreciation

Excess of income over expendituretransferred to General Reserve

The 31st dav ol Julv, 2018

20,374,077 By Grants in Aid from the Govtof Assam

317,620" Fees received for

927,456 TariffpetitionsLicense fees

7,062 361

10,109,284

47,240

785,192

" lnterest received on

S/B Account

" lnterest on FDRs

" lnterest on staff salary adv

" lncome Tax Refund

35,156,000

21,956,864

25,000,000 46,956,864

5,124,620

5,009,018

1,413

460,730

f.n. No-q\?ilaae|

-.5----s*ez-it. x. eaeawALA)

Proprietor(M.No.:058254)

Secretary

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ANNUAI REPORT

ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSIONSchedules annexed to and formino part of the Balance sheet as at 3.t .03.201g

Schedule "A": Current LiabilitiesEMD (ABPS)EMD (ADV|SORY PVT. LTD.)EMD (ASC|)EMD (ASHADUR ZAMAN MANDAL)EMD (BHABANTOFFSET & tMAG|NG SYSTEMS p. LTD)EMD (CITY HEART OFFSET)EMD (COLOUR XPAN)EMD (CORPULINKS JAWARHARNAGAR)EMD (DEE CEE SYSTEMS)EMD (DELOtTTE)EMD (DOLPHtN SECURITY & ADVERT.)EMD (EXCLUSTVE ADVERTTSTNG p. LTD.)EMD (For AC)EMD (cCE CONSUL. tNDtA)EMD (GENESIS PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS)EMD (|CRA)EMD (|DAM tNF. ADVTSORY tTD)EMD (JAY l(AY IMPEX)EMD (MtCRO DEVTCE)EMD(MNBENETERPRISE)EMD (NABANITA PRINTERS)EMD (NORTH EAST PRODUCTS)EMD (POWER PURCHASE & DEV. CONSL. pVT. LTD)EMD (PPG ENERGY SOLUTTONS)EMD (PRACHI COMPUTERS)EMD (pROTECTION SECURITy SERVTCE)EMD (TER|)ABPSSAFIR (Subscription Fees Fy17-18)Remuneration Payable (Moni Devi)SECURtTy DEPOStT (NEW BUtLDtNG _ GEOCRETE ENGG)SECURITY DEpOSTT (NEW BUtLDtNG _ MACROCOSM)Creditors for ExpensesRakesh Bajrang & Co.(Audit Fees payable)

FY 20t7-18 llil

Amount (Rs.)

90,00010,00010,0003,0005,000

10,00010,0003,0001,000

20,0005,0005,0005,1 93

100,0005,000

10,000100,000

10,2493,0705,000

15,0002,000

100,000-1q0,000

3,0005,0005,000

325,68046,980

9,00026,616

2,072,355

47,200Total 3,168,343

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Schedule "8": Fixed AssetsParticulars

comPuters (ob) 106,048 42,419 ffi,629Laptop 6,199 2,480 3,720Reliance Data Card 2.794Furniture & Fixtures (new) al1,2t4 zas,Bso - ,ur lil ,,,*1',3i3Office Pailtions 237,472 42,982 194,490Air conditioner 324,918 48,560 - 70,944 302,534Canon Fax Machine 1,00g .^.202 806Ceiling Fans 5,026v,v4u 910 4,116Electric Panel e,444 . ,d^;;;;; . ::2? ?,?552.s21 10,083Stabilizer .1 .975,,J'J 395 1,5gOUPS System 6.682;;;; . ,;;:

3,311LAN J IJ42,860

LAN system -';;; -

u,::: 34,288192 77AAquaguard Water purifier 2,178 436 1,743canon Photocopier 7s,4g4 1s,099 60,39slnvertor and Battery ft,414 1 .d.7,366 11,048Honda Mobilo AS01DH9142 _ a1^ aa,rvv,u,,Jt+z - 970,176 _ 91,076 77g,,lAOMaruti Esteem Car 16,971 4,394 12,577Honda Mobilo AS 018p1520 569,974 a, o1-73,812 496,.t 62LEDTVLLU ,.v j6l ,319 29,900 - 36,409 154,BlOTata sky 3,40s ao4v,,vu 681 2,724Telephone set 344 34 310Coffee Machine 14,489,,i,ur 2,ggg 11,592Honda Mobilo AS 01 BWOOB3 774,462 . n^ .n.100,293 674,169Honda Mobilo AS 01BWO0B6 724 462,,,.*vz 100,293 674,169Paper Shredder - 62720 7,080 5s,640r V STAND 8,600 - 570 8,030Refrigerator 11,852

Electric meter 1,778 10.0743,399 2,719 680Building under Construction 1,599,7i4 44,1A2,334r^.-, 45,792,048Total 5,67j"lio- as,486,186 785,192 50,374,304

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ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSTONSchedules annexed to and forminq part of thg Balance Sheet as at 31.03.201g (Contd)

Details of Additions to Fixed Assets

a Furniture & FixturesNo. of days used

283,896 07.07.2017 ' 267

No. of days used

2077-t8

b Paper Shedder

C TVSTAND

, d Air conditionere LED TV

f Honda Mobilo

Schedule "C"; lnvestmentsParticulars

Bank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term DepositsBank Term Deposits

283,896

62,720

8,600

71,320

Cert./Ac- No.

3376333368533763344371

32189296200319073194723190734532331 1 071 39884326142580833056612986832937757323329377651 52

372926841303729270110137292710820

37292740367

206

12'l

No. ofdays used

Depreciation

31,15'l

31 .1 51

Depreciation

7,080

5707,650

Depreciation

Depreciation

5,9604.145

105

06.09.2017

34.1',t.2017

No. of davs used

48.560 19.08.201729,900 21.07.2017

224253

No. of days used870,176 09,06.2017 295

Depreciation

91,076

91 ,076

Amount (Rs.)

11,714,8108,016,6819,406,6763,233JU4,84',t,O72s,b3o,oaz5,177,8693,257,9157,190,3967,190,3965,120,7335,120,7335,120,7335120,733

94,049,499

Dated

02.04.201702.04.201713.42.201820.06.20172A.06.201720.06.20'1719.10.201713.03.2018'12.04.2017

12.04.201710.11.201710.11.201710.11.201710.1',t.2017

02.04.201802.o4.201813.02.201920.06.201820.06.201820.06.201819.10.201913.03.201912.U.201812.04.201810.05.201910.05.201910.05.201910.05.2019

Total

Sphedule "D": Current AssetsGrant receivable from Asian Development BankM/s. Xinmin (Excess Security against lntercom/ EPABX)Cash in Handcash at Bank (Savings Alc. at state Bank of rndia, Dispur Br., Guwahati)Cash at Bank (S/B fuc. at State Bank of lndia, Sixmile Br., Guwahati)Security Deposits-ASEBSecurig Deposits-APDCLEMD (PWC)EMD (CRtstL)Rent - Advance

8,6391,643

15972,919,21258,672,182

22,550136,334

5,0005,000

1,432,588Total 133,203,307

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t Aemuneration tSalWRemunerationJayjeet BezbaruahApurva Dev ChoudhuryTapan MahantaAlik PurkayasthaAbani Kumar ThakurPanchamita SarmaKhagen ch DasNipen DekaJagabandhu SarmaDeepak das maliMoni PathakRidib BarmanDipty Bora SaikiaSubhash Ch. DasSusmita TaludkarManoj Kumar BarmanTapan KalitaBinod Chandra RovManeshwar KalitaPrakash DasGolak ch dekaSiddeswar DasMoni DeviRajib Loch-an Duarah (Ombudsman)tshaargav NathSanjeeb TamuliLankeswar MaliDipak ChakravartyHimangshu Kumar BhattacharjeeSupriya Kr RoyRaviSinghHiren DekaNaba Kumar DasDinesh BarmanManju DasManoj BaishyaRunu DeviGunajit sharma

600,750728,889311,586779,601307,200814,806473,501704,145u,47378,000

239,301365,652353,118

2,194,650326,304300,204365,061281,050346,674346,674763,624253,182\ gs,soo201,190323,913829,94485,500

3,895,050239,076866,859

97,500239,301

1,482,3386,5006,500

66,00061,750

888,711Total 20,374.077

FY 2017-18

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ASSAM ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

lghgd.ulgs-annexed to and tormino oart of the lncome & Expenditure Account for the vear ended on 31 .03.201gD.t"il= to th" ln"or" &

"r*nditr* A""ount lo, th" *riod "nd"d

31.03.2bffi2 Other expenses

Printing & StationeryOffice StationeryTelephone & lnternet expensesNewspaper, Books & PeriodicalsSitting FeesPOL AccountCGM F&ATraining FeesPostage & TelegramMedical Expenses (Reimbursement)Local coveyance & Vehicle Hiring ChargesFuel reimbursementRepairs & MaintenanceComputer ConsumablesOffice ExpensesSecurity service chargesVehicle Hiring ChargesT A to officers

Commission's General expensesAdvertisement expensesConsultancy chargesService related expenseslnsuranceRound offSubscription FeesBank chargesLegal ChargesAnnual Maintenance CostMeeting expenses

FY 2017-18

159,660192,766891,47497,72042,25098,60080,190

330,40072,337

198,56829,149

331,71959,055

283,611657,233

1,416.925514,549

1,606,555Total 7,062,361

1>800,739

1,70s,306501,77A

48,1210

1,651,6701,719

1,851,98s126,856

2,331,118Total 10,109,2U

t}ffi"r.-o)

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ICITY SSION: WAHAI'

A.

SCHE ;NTFICANT' ACCIOUiYTTNC pol,rcrEs & N ES ON

1. ACCOLTNTING CONCEPTS(i) Accounting policies not specificaily referred to otherwise are consistent and in

consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.(ii) The financial statements are prepared unaer the Historical Cost Convention onthe basis of a Going Concern with receipts recognised and expenses accountedon their accrual. unless otherwise specifically staGd

CONTINGENT LIAB ILITIEScontingent liabilities. if any. are not provided for, and are disclosed by way of noteson accounts.

B. NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

1' Parties' balances are sub-lect to confirmation, reconciliation and final adjustments. ifany.

2' Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided for in the accounts under written downvalue method as per the erstwhile rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of theCompanies Act, .l 956 (as in earlier y'ears) ior all caregories of eligible

^r.tr,'ori oproportionate basis depending on the period ofuser. anaite fixed assJts are."flect"d "ttheir cost inclusive of installation expenses at the premises.

3' No provision for Income Tax has been made in this accounl, as the commission hasbeen granted exemption under section 10(46) of the Income Tax Act 196r.

4' Tariff Petition Fees received from Petitioners including interalia Electricityorganisations and its associated entities, Transcoms and Discoms, etc. has been treatedas income of the Commission.

5. Schedule 'A' to .8, form part of the Accounts.

In terms of our report of even date annexed.

For M/s. RAKESH BAJRANG & C For ASSAM ELEC. REG. COMMISSION

(cA R. K. AProorietor(M.No.:058254)Guwahati,The 31" dav ofJulv,20l8

Chartered Accountants(F. R. No.lX966E

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