DERC: Relaxation under Regulation 172 of DERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2017

Background: In the matter of Relaxation under Regulation 172 of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2017 and its amendments thereof.

Whereas the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2017, (hereinafter referred to as the "Tariff Regulations"), provides for the framework for determination and recovery of Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS);

And whereas Regulation 134(d) of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026 provides for a ceiling of ten percent (10%) on the FPPAS recoverable in a billing cycle; and Regulation 134(k) disallows the claim by DISCOMs for FPPAS based on the Tariff Order dated 30.