(1) When for the reason of operational constraints or in the interest of grid security, it becomes necessary to curtail power flow on a transmission/distribution Compendium of HPERC Regulations, March 2021 13 corridor, the transactions already scheduled may be curtailed by the State Load Despatch Centre.
(2) In case of curtailment of the approved schedule by the State Load Despatch Centre, transmission/distribution charges shall be payable pro-rata in accordance with the curtailed schedule:
Provided that operating charges shall not be revised in case of such curtailment.
Explanation. – For the purpose of this regulation, the expression “operational constraints” shall include the availability of the adequate capacity in the transmission/distribution system, appropriate metering and energy accounting system where the electricity to be transmitted/ wheeled can be correctly measured and accounted for and such other factors which may have an impact on the licensee’s business of supplying electricity to consumers in the area of supply.