Government of Bihar Energy Department Bihar Pumpetl Storage Proiects Prornotion Policv-2025 Resolution No- 3Qo/ Date:- /7-07.oot4- GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR ENERGY DEPARTMENT Resolution No.-qo/BSPGCL-01 /2024- 3Qot Patna ,Dated:- / 7' D7' zot'S' Sub r Bihor Pumped Storage Proiects Promotion Policy-2025
1. Preamble:
1.1 lndia's National Electricity Plan (NEP) fot 7022-32, released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), highlights the critical role of pumped storage in addressing the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the grid .As the share of renewable in the overall generatlon mix increases, large-scale energy storage solutions become essential to manage grid flexibility and ensure system stability.
1.2 The NEP projects a significant rise in pumped storage capacity, from 7.5GW in 2026-27 to 27GW by 2031-32. This reflects the growing need to balance the variable nature of renewable energy sources like solar and wind ,Additionally ,the Ministry of Power's Energy Storage Obligations(Eso) mandate DISCOMS to procure 4% of Ihei Renewable Purehase Obligation (RPo) through Energy Storage by 2030.
1.3 Among various storage technologies , Pumped storaSe Projects (PSP) stands out as a mature and proven solution. PSP facilities offer several key benefits:
Grid flexibility: PSP can rapidly respond to fluctuations in electricity demand and supply, ensuring grid stability.
Dispatchability: Unlike variable renewable sources, PSP can generate electricity on demand, providing reliable peak power.
cost-effectiveness: PSP offers a cost-competitive energy storage solution for large-scale applications.
clean, Green and safe:PSP does not produce any poisonous or harmful by products and thus do not pose any problem of disposal of waste.
ln recognition of these benefits, the Bihar state Government has developed the "Bihar Pumped storage Pro.iects Promotion Policy 2025" to encouraSe the development and promotion of PSP B ih o r P Ltmp e(l St or a g e P t oj e ct s P r otno tio nP oli cA -z o z 5 - D raft Page1of14 pro.iects within the state. This policy aims to leverage Bihar's renewable energy potential and pump storage potentialto contribute to a more resilient and sustainable power grid'
2. Definitions:
. coD: commercial operation Date - the stage When project construction ends, and commercial operations begin.
r Developer: An individual or entity responsible for developing land and infrastructure for PSPs.
. On-Stream PSPS: Projects where at least one storage reservoir is located on a river' . off-stream PsPs: Projects where none of the storage reservoirs are located on a river.
. State: The state of Bihar.
. state Govt: The Government of Bihar' . players: tentral or State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private entities interested in developing PSPs in the state . State DISCOM: The state-owned electricity distribution licensee as per the Electricity Act, 2003, namely SBPDCL & NBPDCL in Bihar.
.'Idtter of offer: A document offerihg a specified share of project capacity to the state Government, based on the right of first refusal.
. Right of First Refusal: A contractu;l right that gives the State Government the option to purchase a specified share of project capacity from the developer at specific terms before the developer seeks offers from third parties.
3. Objectives:
3.1 Facilitate the development of Pumped storage Projects (PSP) in the state and support the state's - growing energy demand in a sustainable manner.
3.2 Harness the full potential of PSP in the state by encouraging the development of self-identified off-stream sites.
3.3 Attract private investments, generate revenue for the state government, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall irnprovement of the staie's economy'
3.4 Encourage the integration of renewable ehergy sources into the grid by promoting the development and utilization of PSP.
3.5 Support the state in meetinS its Renewable Purchase obligation (RPo) and Energy stora8e Obligation (EsO) targets set by the central governrnent, thereby contributing to national and state-level grid balancing and meeting peak power requirements'
4. Policy Validity and Applicability:
, This policy shall come into effect from the date of issue and shall remain in force until a new policy supersedes it.
Bihar Punlped Storage Projects Pranation Policy-zoz5 DtoJt Page 2 of 14 This policy applies to all pumped storage projects with a capacity greater than 25 MW' including projectscUrrentlyidentifiedbythestateGovernment,thecentra|ElectricitvAuthority(CEA), and those under the Survey and Investigation (S&l) stage within the state of Bihar' . The policy shall not be applicable for projects which have commenced operation / under construction as on date of publication ofthe policy' .lntheabo,eclassifiedprovisions,theFinancialProvisionsandBiharFinancialRule(asamended from time to time) will be followed'
5. lmplementingAgency/Nodal Agency:
5.1 The Government of Bihar will implement this policy through Bihar state Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) as the NodalAgency, hence all the Power & Function ofthe State Govt' as provided in the policy document shall be exercised by the Nodal Agency Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited for implementation of PSP Projects' 5,2NodalAgencyinanendeavortocompletetheprojectWithinsix(6)yearsshallundertakeperiodic reviews and shall obtain project progress reports from the Developers'
5.3 Nodal Agency may engage Project Management Consultants for managing various aspects of PSPs including development, planning, strategy, and implementation for timely completion of the project.
' Project Allocation: Assigning projects to Sector Undertakings (state PSUs), or methodologies.
. Soliciting proposals: lssuing periodic catls for proposals from developers interested in selfidentified off-strearn sites.
. Evaluation and Approval: Establishing evaluation criteria and terms & conditions for selecting proposals for self-identified projects' , Facilitation & Support: Assisting project developers in obtaining necessary statutory clearances and approvals. The rote of Nodal Agencywill be limited to providing assistance only and anydelay in it wlll not be attributable to the Nodal Agency' .PolicyAmendments;Reviewingandamendingthepolicyperiodicallyforimprovementand adaPtation.
6. Classification of Pump storage Pro.iects:
Pumped Storage Projects may be classified into following three types' Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUS), State Public private developers based on the defined allccetion Bihar Ptottyted Storage Projects Pronotiott Policy*2o2s- Drail I']age 3 ol 14 A. on-stream Proiects:- Both reservoirs are located on any river/stream/ nallah' B.off-streamopenlooppumpedstorageproject:-onereservoirlslocatedonriver/stream/nallah.
Other reservoir (off-stream reservoir) is not located on any river/ perennial stream/ perennial nallah' lf off-stream reservoir is located on any non-perennial stream/ nallah' then i) Suitable provision shall be made for diversion of non-perennial stream/ nallah to its downstream and/or release of water of the non-perennial stream/ nallah to its downstream through body of damf barragef embankment etc.
ii) The water of rainfall yield of self-catchment of the reservoir shall be releasedtodownstreamihroughbodyofdam/banage/embankmentetc.
iii) 'Th'e water for filling of reseivoir/ recoupment of evaporation and recirculationlossesshallbemetfromasourceotherthantherainfallyield of catchment of non-perennial stream/ nallah C. Off-stream closed loop pumped storage projectr None of the reservoirs is located on any river/ perennial stream/ perennlal nallah' lf any reservoir is located on a nonperennialstream/ nallah, the n i) Suitable provision shall be made for diversion of non-perennial stream/ .nallahtoitsdownstreamand/orreleaseofwaterofthenon-perennial stream/ nallah to its downstream through body of dam/ barrage/ embankment etc.
ii) The water of rainfall yield of self-catchment of the reservoir shall be released to downstream through body of dam/ barrage/ embankment etc.
iii) The water for filling of reservoiry' recoupment of evaporatlon and recirculationlossesshaiibemetfromasoUrceotheriharitherainfallyield of catchment of non-perennial stream/ nallah Project Allocation:
On-stream pumped storage project and Off-stream open loop pumped storage project.- The state Govt designated agency will identify these projects from time to time The projects may be allocated to CPSU or State PSU on nomination basis and to private developers through competitive bidding.Theperiodofallocationandtermsandconditionsshallbeasdefinedunderthispolicy' The state Govt. shall have the right ol first refusal of upto 80% of the project capacity for all onstream Projects.
Allocation methodology:
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7.7.f Nomination: The state Govt mav ailot projects Ministry of Power, Gol from time to time or State on nomination basis to CPSUs indicated by PSUs. The State Govt. may invite preliminary Bihar Ptonped Stor(tge Projects Promotian Polica*2o2,- Dra|t Page 4 of 14 a proposals from Players detailing the execution tlmelines and methodology' DueconsiderationWillbegiventothetimelineforexecution,trackrecordofprojects execution in the past, financial strength ofthe entity, and current projects in pipeline with the entity. The projects may also be allotted to .loint Ventures (JVs) between CPSUS and / or State PSUs for development of such PSPs. turther the CPSU / State PSU shall ensure thatawardofcontractsforthesupplyofeqUipmentandconstructionoftheproject, either through a turnkey or through well-defined packages, is done based on competitive bidding.
The Bihar Electiicity Regulatory Commission (BERC) shall fix the tariff for capacity developed through this mode under section 62 of Electricity Act, 2003
7.1.2 Competitive Bidding:
The state Govt. may conduct competitive bidding for identified on- stream sites to select privatedevelopers.cPsusandStatePsUscanalsoparticipateinthebiddingprocess.
winning bidders will be responsibte for conducting necessary Surveys and lnvestigations (S&l) after receiving a Letter of lntent (Lol).
ii) Two bidding methodologies may be employed:
Two-stage Bidding: The bidding process will be conducted in two stages:
. applicantl.will be pre-qualified based on established criteria, including financial strength, experience in developing similar infrastructure projects, past project development track record and turnover.
. specific details on these criteria will be provided in the Request for Proposal {RFP).
Bidding:
. shortlisted applicants will submit bids based on quantifiable parameters, such as the proposed concession period and additional parameters specified in the RFP, if any' . After receiving Detailed Project Report (DPR) approval and before the pro.iect's CommercialOperationDate(CoD),thedeveloperwillsubmitaLetterofOffer(LoO)to the State Government Nodal Agency, proposing to sell at least 80% of the project capacity. The Bihar Electricity R.egulatory Comnrission (BERC) shall fix the tariff for A.
Bihar Plonped Storage Projects Promotioll Policg-zoz5' DraJi Page 5 of 14 capacity developed through this mode under section 62 of Electricity Act' 2003' .lncase,thestateGovernmentdoesnotacceptthefullorpartialcapacityoffered Within8WeeksoftheLoosubmission,thedeveloperretainstherighttosellthe remainingcapacitythroughshort,medium,orlong-termPoWerPurchaSeAgreements (PPAs), in the power markets or through bilateral contracts' B Tariff-Based Bidding: This method is used when the generated power will be utilized by thestateoritsDistributioncompanies(DlscoMs).TheStateDlscoMwilldetermine long-term energy demand and storage requirements Bids can be based on:
. A composite tariff (includinginput power cost) if arranged bythedeveloper' or . A storage tariff per Megawatt Hour (MWh) if input power is arranged by the state DlscoM.
TheBiharElectricityRegulatoryCommission(BERC)shalladoptthetariffforprojects allocated through competitive bidding as perSection 63 ofthe Electricity Act' 2003
7.2 Off-stream closed loop pumped storage project The state Government encourages the identification and development of off-stream closed loop Pump Storage Projects (PSPs) by allowing developers (players) to propose suitable sites'
7.2,1 Allocation methodologY:
i.) Expression of lnterest (Eo|); The State Govt. periodically invltes Eols from Players for selfidentified off-stream sites.
ii.) proposal Submission: Players submit proposals to the State Govt. detailing the identified site, storage potential, tech no-com m ercia I viability, and a pre-feasibility report' iii.) Evaluation and Allotment: The State Govt. will establish transparent criteria for proposal evaluation and allocation, which will be publicly notified. During the evaluation process, the State Govt. will consider the potential impact of the proposed project on existing and planned developments in the surrounding area. Based on the evaluation, the proposal may be:
i. Approved: An MoU/agreement will be signed with the Developer' ii. Refused: The State Govt. informs the Player of the decision' iv.) Letter of offer: The Developer submits a Letter of offer for at least 80% of the p roiecl cqpdcity to the state Govt. after receiving tlre Detailed Project Repoft (DPR) approval and before the project CoD.
v.) Right of First Refusal: The State Govt. shall have the right of first refusal of up to 80% of the project caPacity.
BilLar Ptonped Storage Projects Prolllotion Polic!J-2o25- DruJI Page 6 of 14 vi.)TariffforsuchcapacityShallbefixedbyiheBiharElectricityRegulatorycommission{BERc) under section 62 of Electricity Act, 2003.
vii.) Remaining capacity: The Developer would be free to sell the balance proiect capacity or entire capacity under short / medium/ Long term PPA, or in power markets or through bilateral contracts, if state Govt. does not provide acceptance on full or part of offered capacity within 8 weeks of Letter of Offer from the Developer.
7.2.2 conflict Resolution:
ln case of conflicts over site identification:
. state/central Psu vs. Private Developer: Preference is given to the state/central Psu.
. Two Private Developers:
. o Higher Capacity: Preference is given to the Developer proposing a larger energy storage capacity (MWh).
o Equal capacity: Preference is given to the Developer proposing a higher instantaneous power generation caPacitY (MW).
o Two private Developers identify the same site with same capacity (energy terms) and same instantaneous capacity; the preference shall be given to the Developer proposing additional support for fulfilling drinklng water and / or irrigation needs in the region.
Being a subjective clause, the decision should be taken on the basis of objectivitv i.e.
8. Support and lncentives:
To encourage PSP development in the state, the following support and incentives will be offered:
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Support:
clearance: The Developers shall obtain all statutory clearances that are required from central and State Governments. The Nodal Agency will extend necessary support to get the clearances.
Land Acquisition: For all project categories, permission for transfer/clearance on private land will be granted upon submission of application as per the provisions stipulated under central Land Acquisition for Rehabilitation & Resettlement and the right to fair compensation and Transparency act, 2013 & its related rules, 2014 and amendments if any. All action will be taken as per advice of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Govt. of Bihar' Existing Hydro Project Preference: Developers with operational or under-construction hydro proiects in the state will be prioritized when allocating PSPs connected to their existing storage facilities. However, the added PSP capacity will be separate from allocated hydro capacity and IU.
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won't incur additional upfront premiums. The allocation period for such projects will be capped at the existing hydro project concession period.
Deemed Non-Agricultural Land status: Land allocated for PsP construction will be accorded deemedNon-Agricultural(NA)statusuponpaymentofapplicablefees,streamlininglanduse Proceduresapplicableundertheprovisioninsection5(1)ofBiharAgriculturalLand(Conversion toNon.AgriculturalPurposes),Act,2oloandamendmentsifany.AllactlonwilIbetakenasper advice of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Govt' of Bihar' single window clearancer A single window clearance system will be established for PsP developers to obtain time-bound statutory clearances. Handholding support may also be provided as needed.
lncentives:
Reduced Transmission charges: waiver in intra State transmission charges will be applicable as per State RE Policy. This aims to reduce project costs and improve financial viability' . Local Area Development Fund (LADF): LADF will not be applicable to off-stream PsPs if the power is purchased bi the state Governnient. This reduces financial burden for developers.
Free Royalty Power: The state Government will not collect free royalty power from PSPs, allowing developers to retain more revenue.'
Taxes&Duty:1oo%ExemptionfromelectricltydutyShallbeallowedforinputenergyforpump operation by the PSPs from the DISCOMS. Further for purchase of power by PSPS through open access shall also be exempted from cross subsidy charges by the Distribution companies. such electricity duty exemption shall be reimbursed from the concerned department and shall be applicable for consumption of power from such projects for a period of 15 years from the daie of commissioning of the project. No water cess should be levied on PSP5' State Goods and Service Tax (SGST): 1OO% exemption from the payment of SGST for all the materials required for development of PSPs shall be provided by the commercial Tax Department foraperiodof5years.Theapplicableamountshallbereimbursedasperthenormsadoptedby the Department of lndustries, Bihar under the lndustrial Promotion Policy' Open Access: For intra-state, open access clearance for the whole tenure of the project or 25 years whichever is earlier shall be granted. ln absence of any response or intimation from the Discoms to the developer v/ithin 30 days, then such application shall be considered for allowing deemedopenaccess.TheapplicablechargesshallbegovernedbyprevailingBERCregUlationsand amendments if any.
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vll stamp Duty: 1OO% reimbursement of stamp duty/registration fees levied on lease/ sale /Transfer of industrial land as also those outside the jurisdiction of Bihar lndustrial Area Development Authority would be available to atl the new units after the unit commences the commercial production. This reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees will be granted only for the first time and will not be applicable in subsequent stages of lease/sale/transfer. This incentive shall be available to new units only as per lndlan stamp act 1899 under section 9 (L) & under section 78 of registration act 1908 in state Gazette. lf any existing unit setup PSP Plant or goes for expansion, it will be treated as new unit only for setting new capacity plant within the State.
vItL Land conversion charges: There shatl be 100% reimbursement on land use conversion charges/change in land use fees being levied for conversion of agriculture land for the pro.iects after the project commences the comm ercial production as per Bihar agriculture land (conversion for non.agricultural purpose) act 2O1O and norms adopted by Forest Dept. & Department of lndustry, Govt. of Bihar and amendments if any IX, Other Charges: Exemption from court fee for registration of documents relating to lease of land . charges, scrutiny fee and infrastructur:e develoIment charges' ' X. Apart from points mentioned above, all other relevant incentives and benefits declared by the state and central Govt. will also be applicable as per mentioned norms and guidelines.
9. Terms and conditions of Allotment:
9.L Bank Guarantee;
-- Developers must submit a bank guarantee as per RFP' g.2 Land Use Rights:
l. Government Lanal:
The Government land (if applicable) shall be allocated for the PSP pro.iect as per the prevailing State policy/ gihar tnduitiial Area Developmeni Authority (BIADA) norms, as applicable and prescribed under the provisions of rule 440 of Bihar Finance Rules and amendments if any.
Department of Revenue and Land Reforms, Govt. of Bihar will take action for transfer of government land. All action will be taken as per advice of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Govt. of Bihar.
ll. Forest Land:
Developer shall apply for diversion of the forest land as per p roced u res/guid elines laid by respective Depar[ments and by paying aoplicable charges, if any' Bthar Ptottptecl Storege Projects Promotioll Policy-zoz5- Erqft Pnge 9 of 14 lll. Private Land:
subject to mutually negotiated terms between the landowner and developer and in line with the nor:ms adopted by Bihar Raiyati Land Lease Policy, 2014 and amendments if any'
10. Facilitation Charges:
Developerswill pay a one-time fee of INR5O,OO0perMWsubjecttoamaximumof Rs 50 lakhstothe Nodal Agency after allocation of site.
11. Time Limit for Executing Project:
11,1 The Developer shall commit and adhere to pl.oject executiotl timelines to complete the projectwithinsix[6Jyearsfromthedateofallotment.Indicativetime]ineslorproject development are sPecified below:
I.PreparationofDetailedProiectReport(DPR)andallstatutoryclearancesand approvals ofthe State and Central Governments and the Regulator (as applicable):
DevelopershallensurepreparationofDPRwithinT20daysasperguidelineofMoPfrom a]lotmentdate(alsoapplicableforDevelopersdevelopingPsPCapaCityonexistingHydro . sites). clearance of DPR from cIA shall be responsibility of the developer and required to be matched with time frame specified by CEA guidelines (as per latest amendment)' Il. Land acquisition, financial closure and securing funding: within 3 yeals of allotment date lll. Stand wilhin a certain lime frame:
Developershallsta,rtconstructionworkwithinaperiodof2(Two)yearsfrom.thedateol allotmentoftheprojeCt,failinswhichallotmentoftheprojectsiteshal]beCanCelledbythe state'However,re]axationof0l(0ne)Yearnraybegrantedtothoseprojectswheredelay in start of construction is attributable to pending Environment clearance (ECl and Forest Clearance(FCJ;providedthattheapplicationsaresubmittedtotheConcernauthorities vuirhin timelines agreed at the time ofaward ofrhe project IV. Complet ion of construction:
.Within03fThree)yearspostreceiptofstatutoryclearancesandapplovalsofthestateand CentralgovernmentanctheRegulator(asapplicable).However,theoverallproject completion time sllould not exceed 6 (six) years from the date ot allotment' All action will be taken as Per
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71.2 Further, the state Govt, shall stipulate for each project, as part of the bid allotment conditions, a maximumnumberofyearsforcompletionoftheprojectimplementation.Theprojectshallbe made operational within 6 years timeframe
11.3 The failure to reach any of the execution milestones mentioned in bid/ Allotment conditions beforestartoftheprojectconstructionexceptduetouncontrollablefactorssuchasforce majeure, Government actions, change in law, natural calamity, act of God, pandemic like covid-19 etc, delay in statutory approvals and clearances subject to the satisfaction of state Govt., will result in automatic cancellation of the allotment of the site, and forfeiture of any up-front amounts paid.
No compensation would be payable to the Developers in such an instance' rL.4 lf the construction is not commenced by the Developer within above timeline, allotment of the projectSitemaybecancelledbythestate.HoWeVer,relaxationoflyearmaybegrantedtothose projectswheredelayinstartofconstructionisattribUtabletopendingEnVironmentClearance (EC) and Forest Clearance (FC), provided that the applications are submitted to concerned authorities within timelines agreed at the time of award of the project' .,ll.5TheDevelopermaysurrendertheallotmentbacktostateGoVt.,ifoncompletionoftheDetailed project Report (DPR), within the stipulatecl timeframe, it has grounds to establish that the proiect is not techno-commercially viable.
12. Period of Allocation:
12.1 The Pumped storage Projects 5hall be offered for a maximum period of forty-{ive (45) years from the date of allotment at the end of which thev shall revert to the sf-ate Govt. or be extended further on mutually agreed terms & conditions as per the decision of the State Govt' f2-2 fhe project assets would be maintained by the successful Developer in a condition that would ensu re a residual life of the project at the rated capacity for at least 30 vears at any point of time.
12.3 During the 1oth, 2oth, 30th and 40th years of operation, as well as during the last year of concession, the State Govt or one of its appointed agencies would carry out a mandatory inSpectionoftheprojectsitetoensurethattheprojectassetsaremaintainedtothereqUired standardstoensurethespecifiedgenerationcapabilityandresiduaIlifeoftheplant.
12.4 lf such inspections find that the plant capacity and/or life are being undermined by inadequate maintenance,theStateGovt.wouldbeentitledtoseekremedialmeasuresfromtheDeveloper' ln light of provision contained in Nll-& LoA.
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13.1 Where the Developer wishes to connect to the State Transmission Utility (STU), Bihar State Power Transmission Cornpany Ltd. (BSPTCL) shall extend the connectivity to its intra-state transmission system as per the prevailing procedures and BERC regulations' L3.2 The Developer shall lay the network infrastructurd from the PSP site to the Srid connectivity point identified by BSPTCL/STU at his own cost after review and approval from BSPTCL/STU' 13,3 lf any new EHV substations and transmission lines or strengthening of existinS transmission system is required by BSPTCL/STU for evacuation of power from the PsP site, then the same shall be cariied out at the cost of the Developer.
Transfer of Allotment of site:
project transfer is allowed after proiect commissioning as per the norms and procedures adopted by the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms, Govt. of Bihar without any additional cost.
14.2 Pre-commis!icining transfer is altowed if:
. The developer justifies their inability to complete the project' r The transfer hapi:ens under the same terms and conditions as the original allocation or with reasonable modifications approved by the State Government'
15. other conditions:
15.1 Compliance with regard to selection.ofdeveloper on ncmination as well as through tender process , the procurement of materials and services would be ensured according to the guidelines prescribed as per NlT.
a5.2 integration with tiie Bihar Purchase Preferential Policy 2024 & its amendments if any, will be ensured to actively promote and support MsME industries within Bihar in all procurement activities.
L6. DisputeResolution:
L6,! ln the event of any dispute or differences arising in relation to the interpretation, development or implementation of the Bihar Pump Storage Projects Promotion Policy, the matter shall be submittedinWritingtotheManagingDirector(MD)ofBiharstatePowerGenerationcompany Limited (BSPGCL).
The Managing Director (MD) of BSPGCL, shall upon receipt of the dispute, immediaiely refer the matter to the chairman-cum-Managing Director (cMD) of Bihar State Power (Holding) company Limited along with all relevant records Bihar Puntped Storage Projects Promotion Poltcy-2o2|- Druft Page 12 of 14 t Uponreceivingthereference,thecMDShallissueanoticetotheconcernedstakeholders, directingthemto5ubmitawrittenreplyWithinfifteen(15)days.ThecMDshalladjudicatethe disputeandpassafinalorderwithinsixty(60)daysfromthedateofreceiptoftheshow.cause reply or the expiry of the prescribed period, whichever is earlier, based on the evidence submitted by the parties.
lfanypartyfailstosubmitareplyWithinthestipulatedtimedespitebeingdUlynotified,thecMD may proceed to decide the matter ex parte or otherwise, based on the records and materials available.
!6.2 Appellate Forum:
Anypersonaggrievedbyanorderpassedbythechairman-cum-ManagingDirector(cMD)ofBihar state Power (Holding) com pany Limited, may prefer an application for arbitration before the Bihar public Works Cbntracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal within a period of 30 (thirty) days form the date of pronouncement ofthe order.
1,7 . Ambiguity Resolution:
AnyambiguityintermsusedintheseguidelinesWil]beinterpretedaccordir]StorelevantCentral or State Governn-ent Acts, pollcies, and regulations' order: ordered to be publish in the cominS extras ordinary issue of Bihar gazette for information to a ll.
Memo I!o. g0,,'BSPGCL A1 / 2024 3 ?ol Bv Lhc oroer o'Cove'161 oI B har nv4 {Manoj Kumar Singh) Secretary, Govt. of Bihar Patna, Dated: /7.07 , >O25-- Secretarv, Govt. of Biha!'
copy forwarded to officer-in-Charge. E-Gazette Cell, Finance Department, Bihar, Patna for publication of Bihar Gazette (throuSh lT Manager, Energy Department, Bihar, Patna). He is requested to kindly provide 200 {two hundred) copies of the published gazette to Energy Departnlent, Bihar' Patna , 0 - -,Wfiw*r Bihar Pumped Storage Projects Ptomotiotl Policy-zoz5- Dtaft Pxge 13 of 14 { Memo No.-gol BsPGcL 01 / 2024 3qo/ Patna, Datedi- I 7. ct7 20 25- Copy forwarded to Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of lndia, New Delhi/Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewab e Encrgy, Governrnent of lndia, l'lcw Dc hi for information and necessary'$ition.
714x1'"*r N4emo No.-qolBSPGCL o1 ./ 2024 3 ?O/ Secretary, Govt. of Bihar Patna, Dated; /7. o 7, 2_O 25- Copy forwarded to Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlement), Bihar, Veerchand Patel Path, Patna for information and necessary action.
fi,*1, Secretary, Govt. of Bihar Memo No.-so / BS PGCL D1 / 2024 3 qo / Patna, Datedr- 17, O7.z-O2.7- Copy forwarded to Principal Secretary to Governor/Principal Secretary to Hon'ble Chief Minister, Bihar, Patna/Principal Private Secretary to Hon'ble Minister, Energy Department/Principal Private Secretary to Chief Secretary, Bihar/ Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, All Departments, Bihar, Patna/All Department Heads, Bihar, Patnaloint secretary, Energy Department, Bihar, Patna,/Deputy Secretary, Energy Department, Bihar, Patna/ Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Ltd., Patna /Managing Director, North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. Patna/ Managing Director, South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. Patna/ Managing Director, Bihar State Power Transmission Company Ltd. Patna/ Managing Director, Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd., Patna/Manag;ng Director, Bihar State Hydroelectri( Power Corporation, Patna/Director, Breda, Vidyut Secretary, Govt. of Bihar Bihar Ptonped Storage Projects Promotion Policg-zoz5 DraJt Page 14 of 14 Bhawan-ll, Patna and lT Manager, Energy Department, Bihar, Patna for information and necess%/ action.