Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity under Regulation 24 (FORMAT-CONN-REL-4)
What is Approval of Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity under Regulation 24 (FORMAT-CONN-REL-4)
This approval is required for a Connectivity Grantee who intends to relinquish connectivity to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) in India. The requirement arises under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
The applicable application format for this process is “Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity to ISTS under Regulation 24.” The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) acts as the Nodal Agency for granting and processing this approval.
Any Connectivity Grantee wishing to relinquish connectivity—either fully or partially—must submit a prior notice of at least 30 days to the Nodal Agency, in accordance with the regulations.
Who Can Apply for this application?
The following entities can apply for Relinquishment of Connectivity to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS):
Power Generation Companies holding granted connectivity to ISTS
Renewable Energy Project Developers (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, etc.) with ISTS connectivity
Captive Power Plant Owners connected to ISTS
Energy Storage System Developers with approved ISTS connectivity
Any Connectivity Grantee approved under CERC (Connectivity and GNA to ISTS) Regulations, 2022
Entities seeking to relinquish connectivity fully or partially due to project modification, cancellation, or change in operational plans
Only applicants who have been formally granted connectivity by the CTU are eligible to submit this application.
Documents Required for this Application
- Certified true copy of Board Resolution authorizing filing of notice for relinquishment of connectivity
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity under Regulation 24 (FORMAT-CONN-REL-4)
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity under Regulation 24 (FORMAT-CONN-REL-4)
FAQ
It is the formal process by which a Connectivity Grantee gives up, either fully or partially, the granted connectivity to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) in accordance with CERC Regulations, 2022.
Any Connectivity Grantee who wishes to relinquish their approved ISTS connectivity, in full or in part, must apply for this approval.
The process is governed by Regulation 24 of the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022.
The applicable form is “Notice for Relinquishment of Connectivity to ISTS under Regulation 24.”
The Central Transmission Utility (CTU) is the designated nodal agency responsible for processing this application.
Yes, connectivity can be relinquished either fully or partially, subject to regulatory conditions.
- A minimum notice period of 30 days must be provided to the CTU before the intended date of relinquishment.
Any applicable charges or consequences are governed by the provisions of the CERC Regulations, 2022, and will be assessed by the CTU as applicable.
Yes, connectivity may be relinquished in cases of project cancellation, capacity reduction, or changes in project planning.
Relinquishment is subject to regulatory compliance, and any outstanding dues, obligations, or liabilities must be settled as per applicable regulations.