The Arunachal Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APSERC) has issued the Draft Fee Regulations, 2025, proposing a new framework for tariff petitions, licensee fees, and penalties under the Electricity Act, 2003. These regulations are set to replace the existing 2011 Fee Regulations and bring updated procedures and schedules for payments and compliance within the state’s power sector.
📌 Key Highlights of the Draft Fee Regulations, 2025:
✅ Applicability & Enforcement
- Applies across the entire state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Replaces the earlier 2011 Fee Regulations.
💰 Fee Structure & Applicability
Tariff & Application Fees:
- All petitions and applications (excluding responses) must be submitted with applicable fees as per the new Schedule.
- Government applications (State/Union) are exempt from these fees.
Licensing Fees:
- Annual licence fees and initial licence fees required for new entrants.
- Annual fee payment due by April 15 of every financial year.
- Penalty interest of 1.5% per month for late payments.
Payment Methods:
Accepted via Bank Draft, NEFT/RTGS/IMPS, or cash (up to ₹1000).
Remittance details must be submitted using Form-I (Annexure-1).
⚖️ Fines & Charges Framework
- The Commission is empowered to impose fines and/or charges for:
- Non-compliance with provisions of the Electricity Act.
- Violation of Commission’s directions or regulations.
- Repeat offences or unfair advantage gained.
- Due process includes:
- Notice to the party, with opportunity to respond.
- Proceedings for inquiry if no adequate justification is provided.
- Recovery of unpaid fines as arrears of land revenue.
🔁 Important Regulatory Provisions
- SLDC Fee Regulation: Fees payable by generating and transmission entities to the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) will be set via separate regulations.
- ARR Inclusion: Licence fees may be included in the licensee’s Aggregate Revenue Requirement, but penalties or fines will not.
- Repeal Clause: Once enforced, these regulations will fully repeal the 2011 Fee Regulations and their amendments.
- Flexibility Provisions:
- APSERC retains power to amend or waive fees and penalties.
- May issue special orders to resolve difficulties during implementation.
🗣️ Public Participation Invited
Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft regulations and submit feedback or objections before the final rules are notified. This move reflects APSERC’s commitment to transparency, modernization, and improved compliance within the electricity sector.
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