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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC nixes PIL against discoms' privatisation
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has dismissed a PIL challenging the proposed privatisation of electricity distribution companies of the state, saying 'the relief claimed and the challenge laid apparently is based on assumptions'. The PIL petitioner Vijay Pratap Singh had challenged the privatization of Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd by citing certain communications of Uttar Pradesh power corporation limited (UPPCL) in this connection. Dismissing the PIL, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra observed, "The relief claimed and the challenge laid apparently is based on assumptions. The record does not indicate that the petitioner has, at any stage, even approached the respondents (UP govt and others)..." "In that view of the matter, at this stage, we do not find any reason to entertain the present petition. The same is, therefore, dismissed," added the court. However, the court in its decision made it clear that the petitioner is free to take appropriate proceedings in accordance with law. In the PIL, the petitioner had requested the court to issue a 'writ of certiorari' to terminate the proceeding initiated to dilute the stake of Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam in the company, as same is without the mandatory compliance of rules and without following the mandate of the Companies Act, 2013. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In addition to it, the court also requested the court to issue a 'writ of mandamus' commanding respondents to adopt professional attitude to manage the UP Power Corporation Limited and its four companies and appoint only persons having technical qualification in board of the company and to abolish the post of chairman from the company as same is against the mandate of the companies Act, 2013. After hearing the counsel for the petitioner, the court in its decision dated July 11 dismissed the PIL, noting that from the material, which has been placed on record, it is apparent that at this stage, by communication dated March 20, 2025, the chief engineer has indicated that the technical evaluation committee of UPPCL has evaluated technical bids submitted by the bidders for privatization in Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam limited and nothing more has been produced on record.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UPPCL suspends Varanasi chief engineer over poor power supply
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has suspended the chief engineer (Zone-2), Varanasi, for failing to perform his duties effectively. The decision was taken during a video conference chaired by UPPCL chairman Ashish Goel to review power distribution across regions. Reviewing the performance of power distribution corporations, UPPCL chairman Ashish Goel stressed intensified efforts to curb electricity theft and ensure timely billing. (FOR REPRESENTATION) The action followed unsatisfactory responses from the chief engineer regarding poor power supply in Badlapur. When questioned, he attributed the problem to incomplete work under the 2024 business plan, citing non-availability of materials. However, he failed to confirm whether he had checked the material status on the ERP system. Upon further enquiry, he admitted he lacked ERP proficiency, prompting the decision to suspend him. Additionally, the superintending engineer and executive engineer of the area have been charge-sheeted. Goel emphasised that, amid the current heat and humidity, special attention must be paid to uninterrupted power supply. He instructed officials to promptly address local faults and keep consumers well-informed through various channels to avoid confusion or panic. Reviewing the performance of power distribution corporations, he stressed intensified efforts to curb electricity theft and ensure timely billing. Consumers must receive accurate bills and any complaints regarding incorrect billing should be resolved immediately, he said. He directed that, given the high temperatures, no routine shutdowns should be scheduled, and power cuts must be avoided. The chairman instructed all officers to stay present in their respective areas, maintain strong public communication and create WhatsApp groups involving public representatives, media personnel, consumers and social workers to share important updates related to power supply. He also urged senior officials to personally visit and resolve issues in high-disruption zones. Goel warned that anyone disrupting power supply would face dismissal. Even peaceful protests should not interfere with essential services like electricity. If a breakdown is caused intentionally, the person responsible will be terminated, he said. Those participating in strikes and not performing duties will face a 'no work, no pay' policy. He further directed installation of meters on LMV-10 connections (power department employees) to facilitate energy accounting, assuring that existing benefits would remain unaffected
The Print
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
SJVN signs multiple pacts with UP discom to supply power from Nepal, Himachal hydro projects
Together, these projects will add 592 MW of green energy to the national grid. These HEP will generate 2140 MU of electricity annually. The company also signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with UPPCL for supply of power from its upcoming 210 MW Luhri Stage-I and 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project (HEP) and 382 MW Sunni Dam HEP in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-based SJVN said in a statement. New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) State-owned SJVN on Tuesday announced signing an agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to supply power from its 900-MW Arun-III Hydro Electric Project in Nepal. Both projects are expected to be commissioned by December 2028. 'SJVN has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for supply of power from its 900 MW Arun-III Hydro Electric Project,' the statement said, without sharing further details of the PPA. The 900-MW Arun-III Hydro Electric Project is being developed by SJVN in Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal through its fully-owned subsidiary SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (SAPDC). On commissioning, the project will generate 900 MW of clean energy and is expected to play a vital role in meeting the nation's growing power demands. The project is expected to be commissioned by FY28. In addition to this, SJVN also signed a PPA with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for supply of power from its 382-MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project. Bhupender Gupta, CMD, SJVN (Additional Charge), said that these agreements mark significant step towards realizing SJVN's commitment to clean energy transition and strengthening power infrastructure for urban consumers. PTI ABI HVA This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP-MP to prioritise BESS to meet peak power demand
Jun 25, 2025 07:42 PM IST With an eye on strengthening grid stability and managing evening peak loads through integrated storage solutions, key stakeholders from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh held a high-level meeting at the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) headquarters here on Wednesday to review progress on the MP-UP Complementary Morena Solar Park project. Technical and commercial aspects, especially optimal storage configurations, were discussed in detail in the meeting. (For representation) The meeting focused on refining bid documents for the ambitious solar initiative, which includes critical solar generation and battery energy storage components. The goal is to harness solar power more effectively while ensuring a stable, flexible power supply during high-demand hours, officials said. Discussions covered two main components -- the MP-UP Complementary Morena Solar (Vanilla) Park, and MP-UP Complementary Storage projects. Technical and commercial aspects, especially optimal storage configurations, were discussed in detail. A consensus emerged around prioritising battery energy storage systems (BESS) for their rapid deployment potential and ability to meet peak-hour power demand effectively, officials said. The Madhya Pradesh delegation was led by Manu Shrivastava, additional chief secretary of the new and renewable energy department, and chairman of Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL). He was accompanied by Amanbir Singh Bains, managing director of MP Urja Vikas Nigam (MPUVN) and director at RUMSL, along with other senior RUMSL officials. Uttar Pradesh was represented by UPPCL chairman Ashish Goel, managing director Pankaj Kumar, and Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) director Indrajit Singh.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Local faults lead to outages and tripping in Ghaziabad societies
Ghaziabad: Residents faced severe power disruptions over the weekend, with Siddharth Vihar Prateek Grand City experiencing a five-hour outage on Sunday. Golflinks Landcraft Township on NH9 endured a 20-hour power cut till Saturday due to local faults "The power supply was disrupted from 2am on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the supply resumed around 7.20am, even after that, it kept tripping due to no changeover. In one tower, there was no fan or light in the lift, while for nearly 5 hours, a power backup supply was given, which cost Rs 22 per unit," NK Negi, a resident of Prateek Grand City at Siddharth Vihar, told TOI. The township has nearly 12,000 residents living in the complex across 3,000 units. The maintenance staff informed the residents via MyGate notification that the power supply from the Siddhartha Vihar substation failed at 2.10am early Sunday morning. "The supply was given to the society through a DG set at night. The UPPCL engineer was called at night, and he checked the fault in the line. A fault was later found in the substation line was checked, this took time in repairs," said the society estate manager's notice. The supply, which resumed around 7.20am kept tripping, and the power backup and changeover process continued until 7.40am. Later on Sunday, around 4pm, yet another outage occurred, this time, a shutdown notice was issued by the area substation. The notice issued by the estate manager of Prateek Grand City Siddharth Vihar stated that due to the UPPCL substation maintenance work on Sunday, the supply of the main grid will be disrupted . Similar was the situation in the Golflinks Landcraft Township on National Highway-9, Ghaziabad, where more than 4,000 families faced over 20 hours of outage.
