The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has notified the UPERC (Fees & Charges of State Load Despatch Centre and Other Related Matters) Regulations, 2025, superseding the 2020 version. The new framework introduces a robust procedure for the determination of SLDC charges, ensures greater transparency, and standardizes public participation.
⚖️ Legal Framework
These regulations are notified under:
- Section 181, read with Sections 32 and 33 of the Electricity Act, 2003
- Will be applicable from April 1, 2025, for a period of five years, unless reviewed earlier.
📌 Applicability
| Aspect | Details |
| Title | UPERC (Fees & Charges of SLDC and Other Related Matters) Regulations, 2025 |
| Effective From | April 1, 2025 |
| Duration | 5 years (unless extended/reviewed) |
| Coverage | Entire State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Applies To | Tariff determination for Uttar Pradesh State Load Despatch Centre (UPSLDC) |
📋 Tariff Filing Procedure
🧾 Annual Filing by UPSLDC
| Timeline | Details |
| Filing Due Date | By 30th November each year |
| Scope of Filing | True-up of previous year, APR of current year, ARR/tariff for upcoming year |
| Mode of Filing | e-Filing portal + hard copies as per Conduct of Business Regulations |
| Authorized Signatory | Must be approved by UPSLDC Board or authorized committee |
📂 Required Documents & Formats
The petition must include:
- Complete financial data
- Supporting computations and accounting statements
- Compliance report on past Commission directives
- Any prescribed formats or guidelines
🔍 Technical Validation and Admission
| Step | Responsibility |
| Technical Validation | Conducted by Commission before admission |
| Admittance Order | Issued upon satisfaction of completeness |
| Public Notice | Must be published in 2 English & 2 Hindi dailies within 3 days of Admittance |
| Online Publication | Petition and data must be available on UPSLDC’s website in searchable/downloadable formats |
| Exemptions | Confidential data may be withheld with Commission’s approval |
⚠️ Note: Delay in True-Up petition filing disqualifies UPSLDC from claiming carrying cost on deficit; however, carrying cost is allowed on surplus recovery.
👂 Public Consultation Process
| Medium | Requirement |
| Newspapers | Publish summary of petition, charges, and invite objections |
| Website | Upload full petition, spreadsheets, and regulatory filings |
| Stakeholder Info | UPSLDC must announce hearing dates and consultation period |
⏳ Commission’s Decision Timeline
| Step | Timeframe |
| Petition Admittance to Order | Within 120 days |
| Outcomes | (a) Approval with changes (b) Rejection with reasons (after hearing petitioner) |
📢 Publication of Approved Charges
| Medium | Timeline |
| Newspapers | Within 3 working days after Commission’s approval |
| Website | English + Hindi versions to be uploaded |
Approved charges remain valid from the date specified in the order until revised.
💰 Components of Annual SLDC Charges (ALC)
📊 ALC = Approved Expenditure – Income Deductions
| Cost Components | Details |
| (a) O&M Expenses | Operations & Maintenance |
| (b) Depreciation | On fixed assets |
| (c) Interest on Loan | Long-term borrowings |
| (d) Interest on Working Capital | As per norms |
| (e) Return on Equity | As allowed by Commission |
| (f) Tax on RoE | If applicable |
| (g) Other Costs | If approved by Commission |
Minus:
| Income Deductions | Details |
| (h) Open Access Charges | Revenue from OA consumers |
| (i) Non-Tariff Income | Other earnings (e.g., interest, rentals) |
💵 ALC Recovery:
Approved ALC will be recovered monthly from SLDC users.
✅ Key Takeaways
| Feature | Impact |
| Replaces 2020 Regulations | Updated for current sector needs |
| Annual Filing Mandate | Ensures timely tariff updates |
| Defined ALC Structure | Transparent cost recovery |
| Public Process | Stakeholder engagement improved |
| Digital Access | E-filing + online publication mandatory |
📅 Effective Date
The UPERC (Fees & Charges of SLDC and Other Related Matters) Regulations, 2025, come into force on April 1, 2025 and remain valid until March 31, 2030, unless extended.