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KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
TARIFF ORDER 2016
OF
HESCOM
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR FY15
&
ANNUAL REVENUE REQUIREMENT FOR FY17-19
&
REVISION OF RETAIL SUPPLY
TARIFF FOR FY17
30th March 2016
6th and 7th Floor, Mahalaxmi Chambers9/2, M.G. Road, Bengaluru-560 001Phone: 080-25320213 / 25320214
Fax : 080-25320338 Website: www.karnataka.gov.in/kerc - E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.karnataka.gov.in/kerchttp://www.karnataka.gov.in/kerchttp://www.karnataka.gov.in/kerchttp://www.karnataka.gov.in/kerc
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C O N T E N T S
CHAPTER Page No.
1 Introduction 31.0 Hubli Electricity Supply Company Ltd., 31.1 HESCOM at a Glance 51.2 Number of Consumers, Sales in MU and Revenue
detail of HESCOM6
2 Summary of Filing and Tariff DeterminationProcess
7
2.0 Background for Current Filing 72.1 Preliminary Observations of the Commission 72.2 Public Hearing Process 82.3
Consultation with the Advisory Committee of theCommission
9
3 Public Consultation – Suggestions / Objectionsand Replies
10
3.1 List of Persons who filed written objections 103.2 List of persons who made oral submission in
public hearing11
4 Annual Performance Review for FY15 124.0 HESCOM’s Application for APR for FY15 12
4.1 HESCOM’s Submission 124.2 HESCOM’s Financial Performance as per
Audited Accounts for FY15
13
4.2.1 Sales for FY15 154.2.2 Distribution Losses for FY15 204.2.3 Power Purchase 224.2.4 RPO Compliance by HESCOM for FY15 244.2.5 Operation and Maintenance Expenses 254.2.6 Depreciation 294.2.7 Capital Expenditure for FY15 294.2.8 Prudence Check of FY15 334.2.9 Interest and Finance Charges 38
4.2.10 Interest on Working Capital 394.2.11 Interest on Consumer Deposits 404.2.12 Other Interest and Finance Charges 404.2.13 Other Debits 414.2.14 Net Prior Period Credits / Charges 424.2.15 Return on Equity 424.2.16 Income Tax 434.2.17 Other Income 434.2.18 Fund Towards Consumer Relations / Consumer
Education44
4.3 Abstract of Approved Revised ARR for FY15 44
4.4 Gap In Revenue for FY15 455.0 Annual Revenue Requirement for FY17-19 – 46
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HESCOM’s Filing
5.1 Annual Performance Review for FY15 & FY16 475.2 Annual Revenue Requirement for FY17-19 47
5.2.1 Capital Investments for FY17-19 475.2.2 Sales Forecast for FY17-19 53
5.2.3 Distribution Losses for FY17-19 665.2.4 Power Purchase for FY17-19 675.2.5 Sources of Power 695.2.6 HESCOM’s Power Purchase Cost and
Transmission Charges73
5.2.7 RPO Target for FY17 775.2.8 O & M Expenses for FY17-19 785.2.9 Depreciation 82
5.2.10 Interest on Capital Loans 845.2.11 Interest on Working Capital 875.2.12 Interest on Consumer Security Deposit 885.2.13 Interest on belated payment of power purchase
cost89
5.2.14 Other Debits 905.2.15 Return on Equity 905.2.16 Other Income 925.2.17 Fund towards Consumer Relations / Consumer
Education93
5.3 Treatment of Regulatory Asset 935.4 Abstract of ARR for FY16 945.5 Segregation of ARR into ARR for Distribution
Business and ARR for Retail Supply Business
95
5.6 Gap in Revenue for FY17 975.7 Application for Additional Revenue Requirement
for FY1798
6 Determination of Tariff for FY17 1006.0 HESCOM’s Proposal and Commission Analysis for
FY17100
6.1 Tariff Application 1006.2 Statutory Provisions Guiding Determination of
Tariff100
6.3 Consideration for Tariff setting 101
6.4 New Tariff Proposals by HESCOM 1026.5 Revenue of Existing Tariff and Deficit for FY17 1046.6 Other Issues 136
6.6.1 Tariff for Green Power 1366.6.2 Determination of Wheeling Charges 1366.6.3 Wheeling within HESCOM area 1376.6.4 Wheeling of Energy using Transmission Network
or network of more than one licensee139
6.6.5 Charges for Wheeling of energy by RE sources(non REC route) to Consumers in the State
140
6.6.6 Charges for Wheeling Energy by RE sources
Wheeling energy from the State to a consumer /other outside the State and for those opting for
140
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renewable energy certificate
6.7 Other Tariff Related issues 1406.8 Cross Subsidy Levels for FY17 1456.9 Effect of Revised Tariff 1456.10 Summary of the Tariff Order 146
6.11 Commission’s Order 147APPENDIX 148APPENDIX – I 185
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LIST OF TABLES
Table
No.
Content Page
No.4.1 Revised ARR for FY15 – HESCOM’s Submission 124.2 Financial Performance of HESCOM for FY15 144.3 HESCOM’s Accumulated Profit / Losses 144.4 Approved and Actual Sales - FY15 20
4.5 Incentive for loss reduction for FY15 21
4.6 HESCOM’s Power Purchase for FY15 224.7 RPO Compliance as submitted by HESCOM for FY15 244.8 O & M Expenses for FY15 – HESCOM’s Submission 254.9 Approved O & M Expenses as per Tariff Order dated
12.05.201426
4.10 O & M Expenses of HESCOM as per Annual AuditedAccounts for FY15
26
4.11 Allowable O & M expenses for FY15 284.12 Capital Expenditure for FY15 304.13 Approved Vs Actual Capital Investment 334.14 Gist of Prudence check findings for FY15 344.15 Summary of Works having cost overrun 354.16 Summary of Works having Time overrun 354.17 Details of Amounts disallowed in APR FY15 364.18 Allowable Interest on Loans – FY15 38
4.19 Allowable Interest on Working Capital for FY15 404.20 Allowable Interest on Finance Charges 414.21 Allowable Other Debits 414.22 Allowable Return on Equity 434.23 Approved Revised ARR for FY15 as per APR 445.1 Proposed ARR for FY17-19 465.2 Proposed Capex for the control period 495.3 Category wise Approved number of Installations 645.4 Category wise approved energy sales 655.5 Projected Distribution Losses – FY17-19 – HESCOM’s
Submission66
5.6 Approved & Actual Distribution Losses – FY10 to FY16 665.7 Approved Distribution Losses for FY17-19 675.8 Requirement of Electricity as filed by Licensees 685.9 Energy Requirement as filed by HESCOM 685.10 Power Purchase requirement approved for the
Control Period FY17 to FY1969
5.11 Consolidated Power Purchases requirement for FY17 705.12 Consolidated Power Purchases requirement for FY18 705.13 Consolidated Power Purchases requirement for FY19 715.14 Abstract of Power Purchase allowed for ESCOMs for
the control period FY17 to FY1973
5.15 Power Purchase Cost of HESCOM for FY17 75
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5.16 Power Purchase Cost of HESCOM for FY18 765.17 Power Purchase Cost of HESCOM for FY19 765.18 O & M Expenses for FY17-19 – HESCOM’s Proposal 795.19 Computation of Inflation Index for FY17 815.20 Approved O & M expenses for FY17-19 82
5.21 Depreciation – FY17-19 – HESCOM’s Proposal 835.22 Approved Depreciation for FY17-19 845.23 Interest on Capital Loans – HESCOM’s Proposal 855.24 Approved Interest on Capital Loans for FY17-19 865.25 Interest on Working Capital – HESCOM’s Submission 875.26 Approved Interest on Working Capital Loans for FY17-
1988
5.27 Interest on Consumer Security Deposits for FY17-19 – HESCOM’s Proposal
88
5.28 Approved Interest on Consumer Security Deposit forFY17-19
89
5.29 Approved Interest and finance charges for FY17-19 905.30 Status of Debt Equity Ratio for FY17-19 915.31 Approved Return on Equity for FY17-19 925.32 Other Income for FY17-19 – HESCOM’s Proposal 925.33 Approved Other Income for FY17-19 935.34 Approved ARR for FY17-19 955.35 Approved Segregation of ARR – FY17-19 965.36 Approved Revised ARR for Distribution Business – FY17-
1996
5.37 Approved ARR for Retail Supply Business – FY17-19 97
5.38 Revenue Gap for FY17 976.1 Revenue Deficit for FY17 1056.2 Wheeling Charges 137
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LIST OF ANNEXURES
SL.NO. DETAILS OF ANNEXURES Page
No.I Total Approved Power Purchase Quantum and Cost
of all ESCOMs for FY17206
II Approved Power Purchase quantum and cost ofHESCOM for FY17
212
III Proposed and approved Revenue for FY17 218IV Electricity Tariff – 2017 219
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ABBREVIATIONS
AAD Advance Against Depreciation
AEH All Electric Home
ABT Availability Based Tariff
A & G Administrative & General Expenses
ARR Annual Revenue Requirement
ATE Appellate Tribunal for Electricity
BBMP Bruhut Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
BDA Bangalore Development Authority
BESCOM Bangalore Electricity Supply Company
BMP Bangalore Mahanagara Palike
BST Bulk Supply Tariff
BWSSB Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage BoardCAPEX Capital Expenditure
CCS Consumer Care Society
CERC Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
CEA Central Electricity Authority
CESC Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation
CPI Consumer Price Index
CWIP Capital Work in Progress
DA Dearness Allowance
DCB Demand Collection & Balance
DPR Detailed Project ReportEA Electricity Act
EC Energy Charges
ERC Expected Revenue From Charges
ESAAR Electricity Supply Annual Accounting Rules
ESCOMs Electricity Supply Companies
FA Financial Adviser
FKCCI Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry
FR Feasibility Report
FoR Forum of Regulators
FY Financial YearGESCOM Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company
GFA Gross Fixed Assets
GoI Government Of India
GoK Government Of Karnataka
GRIDCO Grid Corporation
HESCOM Hubli Electricity Supply Company
HP Horse Power
HRIS Human Resource Information System
ICAI Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
IFC Interest and Finance ChargesIW Industrial Worker
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IP SETS Irrigation Pump Sets
KASSIA Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association
KEB Karnataka Electricity Board
KER Act Karnataka Electricity Reform Act
KERC Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
KM/Km Kilometre
KPCL Karnataka Power Corporation Limited
KPTCL Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited
KV Kilo Volts
KVA Kilo Volt Ampere
KW Kilo Watt
KWH Kilo Watt Hour
LDC Load Despatch Centre
MAT Minimum Alternate Tax
MD Managing Director
MESCOM Mangalore Electricity Supply Company
MFA Miscellaneous First Appeal
MIS Management Information System
MoP Ministry of Power
MU Million Units
MVA Mega Volt Ampere
MW Mega Watt
MYT Multi Year Tariff
NFA Net Fixed Assets
NLC Neyveli Lignite CorporationNCP Non Coincident Peak
NTP National Tariff Policy
O&M Operation & Maintenance
P & L Profit & Loss Account
PLR Prime Lending Rate
PPA Power Purchase Agreement
PRDC Power Research & Development Consultants
REL Reliance Energy Limited
R & M Repairs and Maintenance
ROE Return on EquityROR Rate of Return
ROW Right of Way
RPO Renewable Purchase Obligation
SBI State Bank of India
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System
SERCs State Electricity Regulatory Commissions
SLDC State Load Despatch Centre
SRLDC Southern Regional Load Dispatch Centre
STU State Transmission Utility
TAC Technical Advisory CommitteeTCC Total Contracted Capacity
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T&D Transmission & Distribution
TCs Transformer Centres
TR Transmission Rate
VVNL Visvesvaraya Vidyuth Nigama Limited
WPI Wholesale Price Index
WC Working Capital
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KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION,BENGALURU - 560 001
Dated this 30th day of March, 2016
Order on HESCOM’s Annual Performance Review for FY15 & Annual
Revenue
Requirement for FY17-19 & Revision of
Retail Supply Tariff for FY17
In the matter of:
Application of HESCOM in respect of the Annual Performance Review for FY15,
Annual Revenue Requirement for FY17-19 and Revision of Retail Supply Tariff
for FY17, under Multi Year Tariff framework.
Present: Shri M.K.Shankaralinge Gowda Chairman
Shri H.D.Arun Kumar Member
Shri D.B.Manival Raju Member
O R D E R
The Hubli Electricity Supply Company Ltd., (hereinafter referred to
as HESCOM) is a Distribution Licensee under the provisions of the
Electricity Act 2003, and has, on 05.12.2015, filed the following
applications for consideration and orders:
a) Review of Annual Performance for FY15 and approval of
revised ARR thereon.
b) Approval of ARR for FY17-19
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c) Approval for revision of Retail Supply Tariff, for the financial
year 2016-17 (FY17)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 62, 64 and other
provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with KERC (Terms and
conditions for Determination of Tariff for Distribution and Retail Sale of
Electricity) Regulations 2006, and other enabling Regulations, the
Commission has considered the applications and the views and
objections submitted by the consumers and other stakeholders. The
Commission’s decisions are given in this order, Chapter wise.
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CHAPTER – 1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Hubli Electricity Supply Company Ltd.,:
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Ltd., (HESCOM) is a Distribution
Licensee under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (hereinafter
referred to as the Act). HESCOM is responsible for purchase of power,
distribution and retail supply of electricity to its consumers and also
providing infrastructure for open access, Wheeling and Banking in its
area of operation which includes seven Districts of the State as
indicated below:
HESCOM is a registered company under the Companies Act, 1956,
incorporated on 30th April, 2002. HESCOM commenced its operations
on 1st June, 2002.
1. Bagalkot2. Belgaum3. Bijapur4. Dharwad5. Gadag6. Haveri
7. Uttara Kannada
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O&M Zones O&M Circles O&M Divisions
Hubli Zone
Hubli Circle
Hubli Urban
Hubli Rural
Dharwad Urban
Dharwad Rural
Gadag
Haveri Circle
Haveri
Ranebennur
Sirsi Circle
Sirsi
Karwar
BelgaumZone
Belgaum Circle
Belgaum Urban
Belgaum Rural
Bailahongal
Ghataprabha
Chikkodi Circle
Chikkodi
Athani
Raibagh
Bijapur Circle
Bijapur
Indi
Jamakandi
Bagalkot Circle
Bagalkot
Basavana Bagewadi
Mudhol
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The O & M divisions of HESCOM are further divided into seventy eight
sub-divisions. These sub-divisions are further divided into 255 O & M
section offices.
Section offices are the base level offices looking into the operation
and maintenance of the distribution system in order to provide reliable
and quality power supply to HESCOM’s consumers.
1.1 HESCOM at a glance:
The profile of the HESCOM is as indicated below:
Source: HESCOM Website/ Tari f f App l icat ion / Audited A ccou nts for FY15
Sl.No.
Particulars Statistics
1. Area Sq. km. 54513
2. Districts Nos. 73. Taluks Nos. 49
4. Population Lakhs 166
5.Consumers as on31.01.2016
Lakhs42.16
6. Energy Sales for FY15 MU 9208.39
7. Zone Nos. 2
8. DTCs as on 31.01.2016 Nos. 144482
9. Assets as on 31.03.2015 Rs. in Crores 6431.24
10. HT lines as on 31.01.2016 Ckt. kms 65383
11. LT lines as on 31.01.2016 Ckt. kms 114051
12. Total employees strength:
A Sanctioned Nos. 15938B Working Nos. 7868
13. Revenue Demand Rs. in Crores 4851.58
14. Revenue Collection Rs. in Crores 4179.27
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1.2 Number of Consumers, Sales in MU and Revenue details of HESCOM in
FY15 is as follows:
CATEGORY
HESCOM
No. of
Installation
Sales in
MU
Revenue in
Rs.Crs.
Domestic 2993380 1407.28 606.86
Commercial 303582 485.66 391.11
Industrial 97442 1241.88 786.26
Agriculture 603172 5422.17 2567.51
Others 92476 651.4 553.51
Total 4090052 9208.39 4905.25
HRECS is one of the distribution licensees purchasing power from HESCOM as
per the bulk supply tariff determined by the Commission. HRECS has filed
separate application for approval of ARR and retail supply tariff for its
distribution and supply area for the control period FY17 - 19.
HESCOM has filed its application for approval of Annual Performance Review
for FY15, Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) for FY17-19 and revision of
Retail Supply Tariff for FY17.
HESCOM’s application, the objections / views of stakeholders thereon and the
Commission’s decisions on the approval of Annual Performance Review for
FY15, ARR for FY17-19 and revision of Retail Supply Tariff for FY17 are
discussed in detail in the subsequent Chapters of this Order.
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CHAPTER – 2
SUMMARY OF FILING & TARIFF DETERMINATION PROCESS
2.0 Background for Current Filing:
The Commission in its Tariff Order dated 6th May, 2013 had approved
the ERC for FY14 to FY16 and the Retail Supply Tariff of HESCOM for
FY14 under MYT principles for the control period of FY14 to FY16.
HESCOM in its present application filed on 15th December, 2015 has
sought approval for the Annual Performance Review (APR) for FY15
based on the audited accounts, ARR for the fourth control period i.e.
FY17-19 and revision of Retail Supply Tariff for FY17.
2.1 Preliminary Observations of the Commission
After a preliminary scrutiny of applications the Commission had
communicated its observations to HESCOM on 1st January, 2016. The
preliminary observations were mainly on the following points:
Capital Expenditure
Sales Forecast
Assessment of IP set consumption
Power Purchase
Issues pertaining to items of revenue and expenditure
Other new proposals
Compliance to Directives
In response HESCOM has furnished its replies on 11 th January, 2016. The
replies furnished by HESCOM are considered in the respective Chapters of
this Order. Further, the Commission also held a validation meeting to discuss
the proposals of HESCOM on 10th February, 2016.
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2.2 Public Hearing Process:
As per the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and
Conditions for Determination of Tariff for Distribution and Retail Sale of
Electricity) Regulations, 2006, read with the KERC Tariff Regulations,
2000, and KERC (General and Conduct of Proceedings) Regulations
2000, the Commission vide its letter dated 1st January, 2016 treated the
application of HESCOM as petition and directed HESCOM to publish
the summary of its ARR and Tariff proposals in the newspapers calling
for objections, if any, from interested persons.
Accordingly, HESCOM has published the same in the following
newspapers:
Name of the News Paper Language Date of Publication
INDIAN EXPRESS English17/1/2016
&18/1/2016
TIMES OF INDIA
PRAJAVANI Kannada
VIJAYAVANI
HESCOM’s application on APR of FY15, ARR for FY17-19 and revision of
retail supply tariff for FY17 were also hosted on the web sites of HESCOM
and the Commission for the ready reference and information of the general
public.
In response to the application of HESCOM, the Commission has received ten
statements / letters of objections. HESCOM has furnished its replies to allthese objections. The Commission has held a Public Hearing on 3rd March,
2016 at Dharwad. The details of the written / oral submissions made by
various stake holders and the responses from HESCOM thereon and
Commissions’ views have been discussed in Chapter - 3 / Appendix to this
Order.
2.3 Consultation with the Advisory Committee of the Commission:
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The Commission has also discussed the proposals of KPTCL and all
ESCOMs in the State Advisory Committee meeting held on 10 th March, 2016.
During the meeting the following important issues were also discussed:
Performance of KPTCL / ESCOMs during FY15
Major items of expenditure of KPTCL / ESCOMs for FY17-19
Members of the Committee have offered valuable suggestions on the
proposals. The Commission has taken note of these suggestions while
passing the order.
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CHAPTER – 3
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
SUGGESTIONS / OBJECTIONS & REPLIES
3.1 In pursuance of the provisions of section 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003,
the Commission undertook the process of public consultation in order
to obtain suggestions/views/objections from the interested stake-
holders on the application for APR for FY15 and ERC, ARR and Retail
supply Tariff for FY 17, FY18 and FY19 under the MYT Principles filed by
HESCOM. In the written submissions as well as during the public
hearing some Stake-holders and public have raised several objections
to the Tariff Applications filed by HESCOM. The names of the persons
who have filed written objections and made oral submissions are given
below:
List of persons who filed written objections:-
Sl.
No
Applicatio
n No.
Name & Address of Objectors
1 HB-01 Sri Yagnanarayana M.N, General Secretary, LaghuUdyog Bharati – Karnataka, Bengaluru.
2 HB-02 Sri G.G. Hedge, President BalakedararaHitharakshaka Sangha, Sirsi.
3 HA-01 Sri S.K Hedge, Kumta Taluk Vidhyuth BalakedararaHitharakshana Samithi, Kumta
4 HA-02 Sri Siddheshwar G Kammar, Hon. Gen. Secretary,Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry,Hubballi.
5 HA-03 Shri R.K. Rangrej, Ex-President, Chairman, Electricity
Sub- Committee, Gadag District Chamber ofCommerce & Industry, Gadag.
6 HA-04 Shri. Shantilal Mostawal, Hon. Secretary, KarnatakaCotton Association, Hubballi
7 HA-05 Sri G.G. Hegde Kadekodi, President, UttaraKannada District Chamber of Commerce andAgriculture, Sirsi.
8 HA-06 Sri Aravind K Pai, Kumta.
9 HA-07 Sri K.B. Arasappa, Hon. Gen. Secretary, KASSIA,Bengaluru.
10 HA-08 Sri Lokaraj, Secretary, Federation of Karnataka
Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Bengaluru11 AE-01 Sri P.N. Karanth, Kundapura.
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12 AE-02 Sri Praveen Sood, IPS, Additional Director General ofPolice, Administration, Bengaluru
3.2 List of the persons, who made oral submissions during the PublicHearing, held on 03.03.2016.
SL.No. Names & Addresses of Objectors
1 Sri G.G. Hedge Kadekodi for FKCCI, North Kanara DistrictChamber Sirsi, Consumer Protection Society, Sirsi & KarnatakaElectricity Governance Network
2 Sri R.G. Joshi, Kumta
3 Sri Prabhakar Nagarmunchi, KASSIA, Bangalore.
4 Sri Aravind K Pai, Kumta5 Sri S. K. Hedge, Kumta
6 Sri Siddeshwar Kammar & Sri A.S. Kulkarni, Karnataka Chamberof Commerce, Hubballi.
7 Sri Pramod Shanbhag, Shreyas Papers, Dandeli
8 Sri Basavaraj Ingalagi, Belagavu (Hosur Village).
9 Sri R.K. Rangrej, Gadag District Chamber of Commerce.
10 Sri Chethan Jain, I Ex.
11 Sri A.A. Thargar, Dharwad.
3.3 The gist of the objections, Replies by HESCOM and the Commission’s
Views is appended to this order in Appendix-1
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CHAPTER – 4
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR FY15
4.0 HESCOM’s Application for APR for FY15:
The HESCOM, in its application dated 15th December, 2015, has sought
approval of revised ARR in the Annual Performance Review (APR) for
FY15, based on the Audited Accounts.
The Commission in its letter dated 1st January, 2016 had communicated
its preliminary observations. The HESCOM, in its letter dated
11thJanuary, 2016 has furnished its repliesto the preliminary observations
of the Commission.
The Commission in its Multi Year Tariff (MYT) Order dated 6 th May, 2013
had approved the HESCOM’s Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) for
FY14 – FY16. Further, in its Tariff Order dated 12th May, 2014, the
Commission had approved the APR for FY13 and had revised the ARR
for FY15 along with Retail Supply Tariff for FY15.
The Annual Performance Review for FY15 based on the HESCOM’s
Audited Accounts is discussed in this Chapter.
4.1 HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has submitted its proposals for revision of ARR for FY15
based on the Audited Accounts as follows:
TABLE – 4.1Revised ARR for FY15 – HESCOM’s Submission
Amount in Rs. Crores
Sl.No
Particulars As Filed
1 Energy @ Gen Bus in MU 11513.19
2 Energy @ Interface in MU 11059.81
3 Distribution Losses in % 16.74%
Sales in MU
4 Sales to other than IP & BJ/KJ 3849.77
5 Sales to IP & BJ/KJ 5358.62
Total Sales in MU 9208.39Revenue at existing tariff in Rs Crs
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6 Revenue from tariff and Misc. Charges 2292.12
7 RE Subsidy 2559.46
Total Revenue 4851.58
Expenditure in Rs Crs
8 Power Purchase Cost 3330.10
9 Transmission charges of KPTCL 445.54
10 SLDC Charges 9.94
Power Purchase Cost including cost oftransmission 3785.58
11 Employee Cost
12 Repairs & Maintenance
13 Admin. & General Expenses
Total O&M Expenses 580.95
14 Depreciation 99.05
Interest & Finance charges
15 Interest on Loans 180.7516 Interest on Working capital 18.43
17 Interest on consumer deposits 44.64
18 Other Interest & Finance charges 2.47
19Less interest & other expensescapitalised 0.00
Total Interest & Finance charges 246.29
20 Other Debits (0.78)
21 Net Prior Period Debit/Credit 0.00
22 Return on Equity 0.00
23 Provision for taxation 0.00
24 Other Income (8.08)
Net ARR 4719.17
Considering the revenue of Rs.4851.58 Crores against a net ARR of
Rs.4719.17 Crores, the HESCOM has reported surplus in revenue of
Rs.132.41 Crores for FY15.
4.2 HESCOM’s Financial Performance as per Audited Accounts for FY15:
An overview of the financial performance of the HESCOM for FY15 as
per their Audited Accounts is given below:
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TABLE – 4.2
Financial Performance of HESCOM for FY15
Amount in Rs.Crores
Sl.No.
Particulars FY15
Receipts
1 Revenue from Tariff and misc.charges 2297.202 Tariff Subsidy 2554.38
Total Revenue 4851.58Expenditure
3 Power Purchase Cost 3330.104 Transmission charges of KPTCL 445.545 SLDC Charges 9.94
Power Purchase Cost including cost of transmission 3785.10
6 O&M Expenses 580.967 Depreciation 99.05
Interest & Finance charges
8 Interest on Loans 116.269 Interest on Working capital 82.9110 Interest on consumer deposits 44.6411 Interest on belated payment of power purchase cost 102.15
12 Other Interest & Finance charges 2.47Total Interest & Finance charges 348.43
13 Other Debits (0.78)
14 Net Prior Period Debit/Credit 34.6615 Other income 26.58
Net ARR 4821.32
As per the Audited Accounts, the HESCOM has earned a profit of
Rs.30.26 Crores for FY15. The profits / losses reported by the HESCOM in
its audited accounts in the previous years are as follows:
TABLE – 4.3
HESCOM’s Accumulated Profits / Losses
ParticularsAmount in
Rs. Crs
Accumulated losses as at the end of FY10 (659.08)
Losses incurred in FY11 (64.70)
Profit earned in FY12 39.75
Profit earned in FY13 40.69
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Losses incurred in FY14 (576.25)
Profits earned in FY15 30.26
Accumulated losses as at the end of FY15 (1189.33)
As seen from the above table, the accumulated losses are Rs.1189.33
Crores as at the end of FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Annual Performance Review for FY15 has been taken up duly
considering the actual expenditure as per the Audited Accounts
against the expenditure approved by the Commission in its Tariff Order
dated 12th May, 2014. The item wise review of expenditure and the
decisions of the Commission thereon are as discussed in the following
paragraphs:
4.2.1 Sales for FY15:
a) Sales- other than IP Sets:
The Commission in its Tariff order dated 12.05.2014, had approved total
sales to various consumer categories at 8855.09 MU as against the
HESCOM’s proposal of 9115.70 MU. The Actual sale of HESCOM as per
the current APR filing [FORMAT D-2] is 9208.39 MU, indicating an
increase in sale to an extent of 353.30 MU, as compared to the
approved sales (as also to its own projected sale). There is an increase
in sales to LT consumers by 543.47 MU and there is a reduction in sale to
an extent of 190.18 MU in HT-categories.
The Commission notes that, as against approved sales of 4073.43 MU to
categories other than BJ/KJ and IP sets [excluding HRECS sales and
supply to the SEZ MU], the actual sales achieved by HESCOM is 3849.77
MU, resulting in the reduction of sales to these categories by 223.66 MU.
Further, the HESCOM has sold 5358.62 MU to BJ/KJ and IP categories
against approved sales of 4781.67 MU, resulting in increased sales to
these categories by 576.95 MU.
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The actual share of sales to categories other than BJ/KJ and IP sets is
41.81% as against the estimated share of 46.00% resulting in 4.09
percentage point reduction in share to these categories, while the
actual share of sales to BJ/KJ and IP sets has increased by the same
percentage point.
The Commission notes that the major category contributing to the
reduction in sales with respect to the estimates are HT industries (179.53
MU), and LT- 2a (31.14 MU). Further, the sales to IP sets have increased
by 570.24 MU.
In response to the preliminary observations, the HESCOM in its reply has
stated that, HT sales have decreased due to reduction in sales to
categories other than HT-2c as compared to the estimated sales to
these categories. Further, it is stated that the reduction in sale to HT
category is due to HT consumers drawing power under Open Access.
HESCOM has also stated that there is increased sales in LT-1, LT4 (a) &
(c), LT5 and LT6 categories.
The Commission notes that as per the information furnished by the
HESCOM, there is considerable increase in open access sales from
97.37 MU in FY13 to 252.36 MU in FY15.
b) Sales to IP Sets:
In its Tariff Order dated 6th May, 2013, the Commission had approved
specific consumption of IP sets at 8,244 units/installation/annum for the
entire control period of the FY14 to the FY16, whereas, as per the IP sets
consumption reported by the HESCOM in its tariff filing, the specific
consumption works out to 8,996 units /installation/annum for the FY15,
which indicates a huge increase in the specific consumption by 752
units/installation/annum. The total IP sets consumption reported by the
HESCOM for the FY15 was 5,266.70 MU as against 4,696.46 MU sales
quantum approved by the Commission. The difference in IP sets
consumption between the approved and the actual for the FY15 is
570.24 MU.Thus, the specific consumption has increased by 752 units
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/installation/annum with the corresponding increase in sales also by a
huge quantum of 570.24 MU to that of the approved quantum by the
Commission for the FY15. It is noted that the specific consumption
reported for the FY15 has increased by about 9 per cent which is very
huge compared to the specific consumption achieved by the
HESCOM for the previous years. It is also noted that the specific
consumption should not increase over the years as it remains fairly
constant given that the 11 kV feeders are segregated as rural &
agricultural feeders and power supply to agricultural feeders is
regulated. Further, the consumption of the IP sets can also be
measured accurately on the basis of energy meters’ data of
agricultural feeders at the substations which was not possible earlier.
Moreover, the Commission had approved 5,72,306 as number of
installations, likely to be serviced in the FY15; whereas the actual
number of installations serviced, as reported by the HESCOM, was
6,01,939, an increase by 29,633 numbers. This indicates that, the
increase in number is about 5 per cent of installations serviced during
the FY15, as compared to the approved number of installations by theCommission. It is noted that the increase in sales can be partly
attributed to increase in number of IP set installations serviced under
regularization scheme as compared to the projected number of
installations for the FY15.
The Commission in its Tariff Order dated 12 th May, 2014 had directed
the HESCOM to submit to the Commission every month, the IP sets
consumption based on the feeder energy meter s’ data, of agriculture
feeders segregated under NJY, duly deducting the energy losses in the
distribution system. But, the HESCOM has not submitted the metered
consumption data of agricultural feeders every month regularly to the
Commission. The HESCOM in its tariff application has also not submitted
such data of IP sets for the period from April 2014 to March 2015 as
required by the Commission.
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The Commission in its preliminary observations on the HESCOM’s APR
for the FY15, had directed the HESCOM to justify its claims of IP sets
consumption of 5,266.70 MU considered for the FY15, with necessary
data in support of the same and the methodology adopted to arrive
at the energy loss figures in the 11 kV distribution system for the FY15.
The HESCOM was also directed to furnish whether the total IP sets
consumption for the FY15 has been computed by considering the
specific consumption of agricultural feeders segregated under NJY as
directed or on the basis of readings obtained from the meters fixed to
sample DTCs feeding predominantly IP set loads. However, the
HESCOM, in its reply on the preliminary observations made by the
Commission, has stated that it has analyzed 142 numbers of
agricultural feeders segregated under NJY from April, 2015 onwards
only. It is submitted that, as per the analysis, the IP set consumption in
the river bed areas is ranging from 900 units to 1,667 units, whereas in
other areas the consumption is ranging from 378 units to 1,003 units and
the average consumption is only 603 units per installation per month.
Further, it is also submitted that in some of the feeders, bifurcation of IP
set loads is under progress and wherever exclusive agricultural feedersare not available, the IP set consumption has been assessed on the
basis of the metered data of sample DTCs feeding predominantly IP
set loads. The HESCOM has requested the Commission to consider the
specific consumption at 727 units per installation per month as filed in
its tariff application.
The Commission notes that, the HESCOM has not submitted the IP sets
consumption details on the basis of meter readings obtained from the
agricultural feeders segregated under NJY, despite achieving
significant progress in commissioning of feeders under NJY, instead, it
has considered the metered data of sample DTCs feeding
predominantly IP set loads as per the methodology approved by the
Commission up to the FY14. It is noted that the HESCOM has not
submitted these details for the FY15. It is also not clear as to how the
HESCOM has computed the total IP set consumption of 5,266.70 MU for
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the FY15 without any basis for arriving at the net IP sets consumption.
Further, the HESCOM has also not submitted the necessary data to
justify its claim in respect of IP sets consumption considered for the
FY15. The result of the analysis made by the HESCOM from April, 2015
onwards cannot be a basis for arriving at the total consumption of IP
sets for the previous period, i.e., FY15. It is clear that the HESCOM has
not complied with the Commission’s direction to it to submit the
metered data, despite segregating a large numbers of 11 kV feeders
as rural and agricultural feeders under NJY, wherein it was possible to
compute the total IP set consumption accurately on the basis of
feeder energy meter readings.
Further, the Commission, during the validation meeting held on
10.02.2016, had also directed the HESCOM to submit the IP sets
consumption on the basis of energy meter readings of 11 kV
agricultural feeders which have been segregated under NJY. In
response, the HESCOM has submitted the details of IP sets consumption
based on the meter data in respect of DTCs feeding predominantly IP
loads, in support of its claims in respect of total IP sales to an extent of5,266.70 MU for the FY15. The HESCOM has stated that the bifurcation
of loads on segregated agricultural feeders was not fully effected in
the field and for that reason, the consumption on the basis of
agricultural feeders for the FY15 could not be furnished to the
Commission and has requested the Commission to approve the sales
of 5,266.70 MU made to IP sets.
The Commission notes that, due to field issues in transferring of loads
from agricultural feeders on to the NJY feeders, the HESCOM has
assessed the IP set consumption for the FY15 based on the readings
from the meters provided to DTCs feeding predominantly IP set loads.
The HESCOM should have addressed these field issues while
commissioning of feeders to ensure that loads on the respective
feeders were transferred to enable taking accurate consumption of IP
sets. Further, the Commission notes that the increase in sales to IP sets
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for the FY15 can only be partly attributed to the fact that the HESCOM
has serviced 29,633 number of IP sets more than it has projected. The
increase in sales could be also due to supplying more number of hours
of power to IP sets on agricultural feeders than stipulated by the
Government. Hence, the HESCOM is directed to regulate henceforth
the hours of power supply to exclusive agricultural feeders as stipulated
by the Government.
For the present accepting the HESCOM’s explanation on this issue, in
the absence of feeder wise energy meter data in respect of
segregated agricultural feeders, based on the meters provided to
DTCs feeding predominantly IP set loads, the Commission decides to
approve 5,266.70 MU sales to IP sets for the FY15 as filed by the
HESCOM, in its tariff application.
The HESCOM is directed to report the total IP set consumption on the
basis of data from energy meters in respect of agricultural feeders
segregated under NJY duly calculating the distribution system losses in
11 KV lines, distribution transformers and LT line, to the Commission
every month regularly. The HESCOM is also directed to calculate the
actual distribution losses prevailing in 11 kV lines, DTCs and LT lines as
per the methodology approved by the Commission for arriving at the
net IP sets consumption.
c) Total Approved Sales:
The category wise sales approved by Commission and theactuals for FY15 are indicated in the table below:
TABLE – 4.4
Approved & Actual Sales – FY15
Figures in MU
Category ApprovedActuals
consideredfor APR
Difference (Actuals – Approved)
LT-2a* 1346.50 1315.36 -31.14
LT-2b 12.54 13.68 1.14LT-3 383.71 371.11 -12.60
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LT-4b 28.57 17.02 -11.55
LT-4c 0.77 1.07 0.30
LT-5 303.44 315.81 12.37
LT-6 199.58 203.28 3.70
LT-6 131.37 133.13 1.76
LT-7 20.07 22.61 2.54HT-1 200.37 195.96 -4.41
HT-2a 1105.60 926.07 -179.53
HT-2b 121.71 114.55 -7.16
HT-2c 26.00 47.37 21.37
HT-3a & b 148.36 137.38 -10.98
HT-4 18.11 15.70 -2.41
HT-5 26.73 19.67 -7.06
Sub total 4073.43 3849.77 -223.66BJ/KJ 85.21 91.92 6.71
IP 4696.46 5266.70 570.24
Sub total 4781.67 5358.62 576.95
Grand total** 8855.09 9208.39 353.29*Including BJ/KJ installations consuming more than 18 units/month
**Excludes sale to HRECS and SEZ.
Thus, the Commission approves sales of 9208.39 MU for FY-15.
4.2.2 Distribution Losses for FY15:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The Commission had approved distribution losses for FY15 as
shown in the table below:
Range FY15Upper limit 19.50%
Average 19.00%
Lower Limit 18.50%
HESCOM has reported the distribution loss level of 16.74% in its
annual accounts for FY15.
1 Energy at Interface Points in MU 11059.46
2 Total sales in MU 9208.39
3Distribution losses as a percentage ofinput energy at IF points
16.74%
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The distribution losses of 16.74% reported by the HESCOM is based on
the sales of 9208.39 MU as against the energy of 11059.46 MU at
interface points. Considering the approved range of losses for FY15, the
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HESCOM has achieved reduction of distribution losses below the lower
limit of allowable losses by 1.76 percentage point. Hence HESCOM is
entitled to incentive for better performance in loss reduction, during
FY15 as follows:
TABLE – 4.5
Incentive for loss reduction for FY15
Particulars FY15
Actual input at IF points as per auditedaccounts in MU 11059.46
Retail sales as per audited accounts inMU 9208.39
Percentage distribution losses 16.74%
Lower limit target for distribution loss 18.50%
Reduction in loss in percentage point 1.76%
Input at target loss for actual sales in MU 11298.64
Decrease in input due to reduction indistribution losses in MU 239.18
Average cost of power purchase at IFpoints in Rs./unit 2.89
Savings in power purchase cost due toreduction of losses in Rs.Crores 69.18
50% of savings to be included in APR 15(balance 50% being the share ofconsumes) 34.59
Accordingly, the Commission decides to add an amount of Rs.34.59
Crores to the allowable ARR for FY15.
4.2.3 Power Purchase:
The Commission in its Tariff order dated 12th May, 2014 had approved
source wise quantum and cost of power purchase for FY15. The
HESCOM, in its application, has submitted the details of actual power
purchase for FY15 for reviewing its Annual Performance. The details of
power purchase is listed as under:
TABLE – 4.6
HESCOM’s POWER PURCHASE FOR FY 15
SourceActuals for FY15 Approved for FY15
Difference of Actualsover the Approved-for
FY15
% increase /decrease over
approved figures
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Energy inMUs
Cost inRs Cr
Ratein RsperUnit
Energy inMUs
Cost inRs Cr
Ratein RsperUnit
Energyin MUs
Costin RsCr
Ratein RsperUnit
Energy Cost Rate
KPCLHydelStations
3474.26 193.09 0.56 3569.02 184.27 0.52 -94.76 8.82 0.04 -2.66 4.79 7.64
KPCL-ThermalStations
2794.25 1123.44 4.02 2908.45 1107.63 3.81 -114.20 15.81 0.21 -3.93 1.43 5.57
Total 6268.51 1316.53 2.10 6477.47 1291.9 1.99 -208.96 24.63 0.11 -3.23 1.91 5.30CGS 2387.02 735.13 3.08 2592.37 811.6 3.13 -205.35 -76.51 -0.05 -7.92 -9.43 -1.63
Major IPPs 1057.40 496.12 4.69 1208.4 551.7 4.57 -151.00 -55.58 0.13 -12.50 -10.07 2.77
IPPs -Minor(NCEProjects)
1017.61 380.64 3.74 1065.3 389.55 3.66 -47.69 -8.91 0.08 -4.48 -2.29 2.29
OtherStatesProjects
28.87 9.08 3.15 37.26 11.87 3.19 -8.39 -2.79 -0.04 -22.52 -23.50 -1.27
Short/Medium
termincluding UI & Sce-11
554.15 277.91 5.02 279.55 145.82 5.22 274.60 132.09 -0.20 98.23 90.58 -3.86
Transmission Charges(KPTCL &PGCIL)
- 530.20 - - 515.92 - 0.00 14.28 0.00 - 2.77 -
LDCCharges(POSOO &SLDC)
- 11.19 - - 5.91 - 0.00 5.28 0.00 - 89.34 -
EnergyBalancing
199.6 27.93 1.40 - - - 199.60 27.93 1.40 - - -
OthersCharges
- 0.59 - - - - 0.00 0.59 0.00 - - -
TOTAL 11513.19* 3785.31* 3.29 11660.35 3724.31 3.19 -147.19 61.01 0.09 -1.26 1.64 2.94
*Excluding HRECS
Commission’s analysis and decisions;
1. The actual power purchase for FY15, as filed by the HESCOM, for
approval of ARR in the Annual Performance Review is 11513.16 MU
amounting to Rs.3785.32 Crores as against the approved quantum
of 11660.35 MU amounting to Rs.3724.31 Crores. Thus, there is a
reduction in quantum of power purchase to an extent of 147.19 MU
with an increase in the cost to an extent of Rs. 61.01 Crores.
2. On an analysis of the source-wise approved and actual power
purchases, the following deviations in quantum of energy and its
cost of purchase are found:
As against the approved quantum of 11660.35 MU, the actual
power purchased by HESCOM is 11513.16 MU for FY15, which is
around 1.26% of the approved quantum. Such decrease during
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FY14 was 2.67%. The reduction in sales reflected in reduced power
purchase.
i. On verification of the source-wise power purchase, it is found that,
there is lesser energy supply from KPCL thermal, CGS, NCE and
other State projects to an extent of 621.39 MU at a cost of
Rs.119.16 Crores. Consequently, the HESCOM has purchased short
term power to a tune of 554.15 MU at a cost of Rs.277.91 Crores.
The HESCOM has incurred an additional cost Rs.132.09 Crores
towards short term/medium term Power Purchase resulting in an
increase in per unit cost by 9 Paise.
ii. All these factors including the change in the source wise mix of
supply and reconciliation of energy and its cost among ESCOMs
have resulted in higher average power purchase cost of the
HESCOM at Rs.3.29 per KWh as against the approved rate of
Rs.3.19 per KWh leading to an increase by Rs.0.09 per unit. During
FY14, the increase was Rs.0.26 per unit. The increase in per unit
cost is 2.94%, in FY15.
3. The Commission notes that, the SLDC is yet to implement the intra-
state ABT scheme. The Commission therefore directs SLDC to take
appropriate action immediately to expedite the implementation of
intra-state ABT scheme and to host such details on its website.
4. The Commission in its Tariff order dated 2nd March, 2015 had
directed HESCOM to move the Government to effect necessary
adjustments in the tariff subsidy payable to ESCOMs and ensure
that there are no inter- ESCOM payments outstanding in their
accounts. Further, HESCOM was also directed to reconcile the inter-
ESCOM exchanges and its costs duly making necessary
adjustments to ensure proper accounting of energy and its cost.
5. It is observed that, inter-ESCOMs’ balanced energy to an extent of
199.6 MU at a cost of Rs.27.93 Crores has resulted in increasedreceivables of HESCOM to an extent of Rs.27.93 Crores in FY15.
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6. HESCOM is directed to reconcile the inter ESCOM energy
exchanges and its costs every month and the difference amounts
shall be collected/paid out of the tariff subsidy received from the
Government of Karnataka, to ensure proper accounting of energy
and its cost.
In terms of the MYT Regulations, the Commission taking note of the
above facts, decides to consider 11513.19 MU at a cost of Rs. 3785.58
Crores (as per audited accounts) towards power purchases, for
approving the Annual Performance Review of HESCOM for FY15.
4.2.4 Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) compliance by the HESCOM forFY15:
The HESCOM has submitted that its achievement of non-solar RPO and
solar RPO are 10.30% and 0.34%, respectively, as against the targets of
7% and 0.25%, respectively, as indicated below:
TABLE – 4.7
RPO compliance as submitted by the HESCOM for the FY15
Name ofCompany
Total InputEnergy incl.
HRECS(MU)
Non-Solar RPO Solar RPO
Target Achieved Target Achieved
(MU) (%) (MU) (%) (MU) (%) (MU) (%)
HESCOM 11793.59 825.55 7 809.02 6.86 29.48 0.25 39.61 0.34
The Commission has approved total power purchase quantum of
11806.37 MU (including HRECS) for the FY15 in the APR of HESCOM.
Based on the information furnished, the Commission notes that theHESCOM has purchased non-solar energy of 809.02 MU (6.86%) and
solar energy of 39.61 MU (0.34%). Considering the surplus solar energy
of 10.09 MU, the net short-fall in non-solar RPO is 0.06 percentage point
for the FY15.
The Commission notes that, when the State as a whole is taken for the
purpose of assessment of achievement of non-solar RPO, in aggregate
all the State owned ESCOMs have achieved the total non-solar RPO
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target set for the State. The Commission therefore decides not to
recognize the individual achievement of the HESCOM and to treat the
matter as closed.
4.2.5 Operation and Maintenance Expenses:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has sought approval of O&M expenditure of
Rs.580.95 Crores for FY15. HESCOM has claimed the O&M
expenses as follows:
TABLE – 4.8
O & M Expenses for FY15 – HESCOM’s submissionAmount in Rs.Crores
Particulars FY15
Repairs & Maintenance 48.86Employee Expenses 455.46A&G expenses
76.63
O&M expenses 580.95
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission in its Tariff Order dated 12th May, 2014 had approved
O&M expenses for FY15 as detailed below:
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TABLE – 4.9
Approved O&M Expenses for FY15Amount in Rs. Crores.
Particulars FY15
No. of installations as per actuals as per Audited Accts 4289372
Weighted Inflation Index 6.89%
CGI based on 3 Year CAGR 5.17%
Actual O&M expenses for FY13 467.68
Approved O&M Expenses for FY15 565.55
As per the Annual Audited Accounts of HESCOM for FY15, the actual
O&M expenditure is as follows:
TABLE – 4.10
O&M Expenses of HESCOM as per Annual Audited Accounts for FY15Amount in Rs.Crores
Repairs & Maintenance 48.86
Employee Expenses 455.46
A&G expenses 76.64
O&M expenses 580.96
The Commission in its preliminary observations, had sought the details
of the items of expenditure incurred by HESCOM during FY15 under A &
G expenses. HESCOM in its replies has stated that it has incurred
expenses of Rs.26.24 Crores towards professional charges, Rs.21.90
Crores towards conveyance, travel and vehicle hire expenses besides
other A&G expenses. On a detailed review of the expenses, it is
observed that HESCOM is incurring substantial expenses on vehicle hire
charges and professional charges.
Also, the R&M expenses are increasing year on year, without proper
justification. One of the major items incurred under R & M is expenses
are on repairs of distribution transformers. The HESCOM needs to
institutionalize a mechanism for minimizing such expenses. These
expenses are abnormally increasing as compared to the previous
years. Since the O & M expenses are controllable, HESCOM has to
initiate necessary measures to ensure prudence in incurring these
expenses. The Commission is of the view that HESCOM should control
its O & M expenses as per the approved O & M expenses so that the
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actual O & M expenses does not exceed the approved levels.
However, for the present based on the provisions of the MYT
Regulations, the Commission has proceeded with determining the
normative O & M expenses.
Considering the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as per the data available
from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and
Consumer Price Index (CPI) as per the data available from the Labour
Bureau, Government of India and adopting the methodology followed
by the CERC with CPI and WPI in a ratio of 80: 20, the allowable
inflation for FY15 is computed as follows:
Year WPI CPIComposite
SeriesYt/Y1=Rt Ln Rt
Year(t-1)
Product [(t-1)* (LnRt)]
2003 92.6 107 104.12
2004 98.72 111.1 108.624 1.04 0.04 1 0.04
2005 103.37 115.8 113.314 1.09 0.08 2 0.17
2006 109.59 122.9 120.238 1.15 0.14 3 0.43
2007 114.94 130.8 127.628 1.23 0.20 4 0.81
2008 124.92 141.7 138.344 1.33 0.28 5 1.42
2009 127.86 157.1 151.252 1.45 0.37 6 2.24
2010 140.08 175.9 168.736 1.62 0.48 7 3.38
2011 153.35 191.5 183.87 1.77 0.57 8 4.552012 164.93 209.3 200.426 1.92 0.65 9 5.89
2013 175.35 232.2 220.83 2.12 0.75 10 7.52
2014 182 246.9 233.92 2.25 0.81 11 8.90
A= Sum of the product column 35.36
B= 6 Times of A 212.19
C= (n-1)*n*(2n-1) where n= No of years of data=12 3036.00
D=B/C 0.07
g(Exponential factor)= Exponential (D)-1 0.0724
e=Annual Escalation Rate (%)=g*1007.24
For the purpose of determining the normative O & M expenses for FY15,
the Commission has considered the following:
a) The actual O & M expenses allowed for FY13 excluding contribution
to Pension and Gratuity Trust.
b) The three year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of the
number of installations considering the actual number of
installations as per audited accounts up to FY15.c) The weighted inflation index (WII) at 7.24% as computed above.
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d) Efficiency factor at 2% as considered in the earlier two control
periods.
Thus, the normative O & M expenses for FY15 will be as follows:
Particulars FY15No. of Installations as per actuals as per Audited Accts 4090052
Weighted Inflation Index 7.24%
Consumer Growth Index (CGI) based on 3 Year CAGR 3.52%
O & M expenses for FY13 excluding P&G contribution - Rs.Crs. 400.19
Normative O&M Expenses - Rs.Crs. 470.61
The above normative O & M expenses have been computed without
considering the contribution to Pension and Gratuity Trust.
The Commission has treated certain employee costs on account of
contribution to P&G Trust as uncontrollable O&M expenses as these
expenditure are incurred on the basis of actuarial valuation. This
component has been allowed beyond the normative O&M expenses
to enable ESCOMs to meet their actual employee costs.
The HESCOM in its audited accounts for FY15 has indicated an amount
of Rs.83.22 Crores towards contribution to Pension and Gratuity Trust.
Considering the contribution to terminal benefits to the Pension and
Gratuity Trust as uncontrollable O & M expenses, the Commission has
computed the allowable O & M expenses for FY15, as follows:
TABLE – 4.11
Allowable O & M Expenses for FY15
Amount in Rs. Crores
Sl.No.
Particulars FY15
1 Normative O & M expenses 470.61
2 Additional employee cost (uncontrollableO & M expenses)
83.22
3 Allowable O & M expenses for FY15 553.83
Thus, the Commission decides to allow an amount of Rs.553.83 Crores
as O&M expenses for FY15.
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4.2.6 Depreciation:HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has claimed an amount of Rs.99.05 Crores asdepreciation, worked out after deducting depreciation on assets
created out of consumers’ contributions / grants as per Accounting
Standards (AS) – 12
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
As per the Audited accounts of the HESCOM for FY15, it is noted that,
Rs.99.05 Crores has been accounted as depreciation. The
depreciation is determined by the Commission in accordance with the
provisions of the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of
Tariff) Regulations, 2006 as amended on 1st February, 2012.
Considering the opening and closing amount of gross blocks of fixed
assets for FY15 and the depreciation as per the annual accounts, the
weighted average rate of depreciation works out to 4.30%. The
amount of depreciation claimed by the HESCOM as per its audited
accounts is rightly without considering the cost of assets created out of
consumer contribution / grants.
Based on the above, the Commission decides to allow the net
depreciation of Rs.99.05 Crores for FY15.
4.2.7 Capital Expenditure for FY15
The HESCOM has reported a capital expenditure of Rs.527.21Crores
(Format D17) against the approved capex of Rs.797.5 Crores for FY15.
But, it has furnished the capital expenditure against each category of
works for a total of Rs.458.78 Crores as shown below:
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TABLE – 4.12
Capital expenditure for FY15
Amount in Rs. Crores
SlNo
Particulars Units Approved Capex
ActualExpenditure
1Mandatory works, Socialobligation and other works
a Gangakalyan 50.00 35.85
bSpecial Development Plan forbackward talukas underNanjundappa scheme(SDP)
villages
1.98
cElectrification of Hamlets(Notcovered under RGGVY)
Nos. 1.00 1.32
d
Electrification of HB/DB/JC/AC
(Habitations) including IP Setsunder SCSP
Nos. 0.50 0.83
eElectrification ofTC(Habitations) including IPSets under TSP
Nos. 0.50 0.32
fElectrification of BPLHouseholds (Not coveredunder RGGVY)
1.00
g RGGVYNo ofHousehold
3.04
HRehabilitation of flood affectedvillages (special Programme).
Nos. of
Villages
10.00 0.53
I Water works Nos. 30.00
2Expansion of network andsystem improvement works.
a E & I works. 50.00 19.52
bEnergization of IP sets undergeneral.
Nos. 40.00 1.87
cService connections other thanIP/BJ/KJ/Water works.
Nos. 35.00 21.83
d
Construction of new 33 KVstations
Nos
8.00 4.68Construction of new 33 KVlines.
Kms
eAugmentation of 33 KVstations.
Nos. 8.00 0.05
fConstruction of 11 KV lines for33 KV / 110 KV sub-stations.
Feeders 40.00 12.43
g Nirantar Jyoti Yojana.No of
feeder/Kms
50.00 72.77
h R- APDRP.PARTA&B
15.49
i
Creating infrastructure to UAIP
Sets Nos 45.00 91.803 Reduction of T & D and ATC loss
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aProviding meters to un-meteredIP sets.
Nos. 7.50 0.00
bProviding meters to un-meteredBJ/KJ installations.
Nos. 15.00 7.76
c
Replacement of faulty / MNRenergy meters by static meters.& Replacement of more than10 year old electromechanicalenergy meters by static meters.
Nos. 25.00 2.94
dDTC's metering ( Other thanAPDRP)
Nos. 10.00 1.91
eReplacement of 33 KV linesRabbit conductor by Coyoteconductor.
Kms 10.00 1.81
f 11 KV Re-conductoring. Kms 8.00 12.18
g LT Re-conductoring. Kms 20.00 16.29
h HVDS 200.00
Sub - total 295.50 42.894 New initiatives works 10.00
aInstallation of energy efficientmotors
1.00
bSmart grid/sprinklar/dripirrigation system
1
c Establishing ALDC & SCADA. 1.02
5Replacement and othermiscellaneous works
aReplacement of faileddistribution transformers.
Nos. 80.00 110.03
bReplacement of Power
Transformers.
Nos. 5.00 5.20
cReplacement of old and failedequipment and other works ofexisting 33 KV stations and lines.
Nos ofworks
3.00 2.11
d
Preventive measures to reducethe accidents. (Providingintermediate poles, Restringingof sagging lines, providing guy&struds, providing guarding,DTC earthing )
Nos ofworks
10.00 6.96
e T&P materials. Nos 3.00 0.00
f Civil Engineering works.No of
works
20.00 5.20
g Others 1.06
Total 797.50 458.78
Commission’s Analysis and decision:
From the above table, it is seen that, in some of the categories, the
HESCOM has incurred excess capex over the approved amount. The
Commission had directed KPTCL and ESCOMs to approach the
Commission with proper justification, if the capex in any category islikely to exceed 10% or Rs.10 Crores, in the financial year, for an in-
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principle approval, but the HESCOM has not sought any approval of
this kind. Some of the categories in which the capex has been
exceeded above the approved limit are:
i. In the case of Electrification of Hamlets (Not covered under
RGGVY) & Electrification of HB/DB/JC/AC (Habitations) including IP
Sets under SCSP programs, HESCOM has achieved 32% and 66%
above the approved capex of Rs.1.0 Crore and Rs.0.5 Crore.
ii. In the case of NJY and creating infrastructure to Un-Authorized IP
Sets, the HESCOM has exceeded its own projections by 46% and
104% over the approved capex of Rs.50 Crores and Rs.45 Crores.
iii. In the case of 11kV Re-conductoring work, the capex is exceeded
by 52% over the approved capex of Rs.8 Crores.
iv. In case of Replacement of failed distribution transformers, the
capex incurred is indicated at an alarmingly high value of Rs.110.03
Crores which is 38% above the approved limit of Rs.80 Crores.
v. With regard to the Replacement of failed distribution transformers,
the Commission had sought the details of failed distribution
transformers, repaired and replacement and also, the procurement
of new transformers for replacement of failed transformers for FY15.
In its reply the HESCOM has stated that, 22064 Transformers had
failed, 662 nos were scrapped as they could not be repaired, 17944
Nos were repaired and 1356 new transformers were procured for
replacement of failed transformers which has cost Rs.9.34 Crores.
The HESCOM should note that, the failed transformers should be
replaced by repaired good transformers only and it should be
charged to revenue expenditure. In case, the failed transformer is
scrapped, only then, it can be replaced by a new transformer, to be
accounted under capex. Hence, the amount spent for procurement
of new transformers for replacement of failed transformers at Rs.9.34
Crores shall have to be considered as capex instead of Rs.110.03
Crores and the total capex indicated at Rs.458.78 Crores will
become Rs.358.09 Crores (after deducting the excess capex of
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Rs.100.69 Crores indicated as capex of new transformers for
replacement of failed ones).
vi. In many other categories of works, HESCOM has not achieved more
than 20% of the approved capex, which shows that, the planning
and implementation coordination is not properly monitored by while
taking up the capex program.
The year-wise capital expenditure incurred by HESCOM against the
approved Capex during the last four years is shown in the following
Table:
TABLE – 4.13
Approved Vs Actual capital investment Amount in Rs.Crores
Particulars FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Capital Investment Proposed & Approved
1495.17 1189.22* 1178* 797.5*
Capital Investment actuallyincurred (Figures as per AnnualReport)
224.48 251.27 343.05 358.09
Short fall 1270.69 937.95 834.95 431.41
% Achievement 15.01% 21.13% 29.12% 44.90%
* Rs.500 Crores was considered for the purpose of computing ARR for FY13, FY14 & FY15
From the above table, it can be noted that, the HESCOM was not ableto achieve more than 44.90% of the approved capex in any of theyear from FY12. Further, looking at the capital expenditure for FY15, it isnoted that, even though it has exceeded the capex in certaincategories of works, it has not exceeded the overall capex approvedby the Commission.
Taking into consideration the above facts, the Commission decides toallow the actual capital expenditure of Rs.358.09 Crores for FY15, afterdeducting the capex not meeting the prudence norms as per thefollowing para.
4.2.8 Prudence check of FY15:
The prudence check of capex of HESCOM was taken in two parts:
a) Prudence check of execution of the capital works of FY15:
b) Prudence check of material Procurement process of FY15:
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a) Prudence check of execution of the capital works of FY15:
The Commission had taken up prudence check of the capitalexpenditure incurred by for the period FY15 by engaging the servicesof M/s. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private Limited, (M/s. Deloitte)
as consultant to evaluate the capital expenditure of FY15 pertaining tocompleted and categorized works.
M/s. Deloitte has collected the list of works carried out in HESCOM forFY15.The works were divided into three categories based on their cost(a) works costing above Rs.6 Lakh, (b) works costing Rs.3 to 6 Lakh and(c) works below Rs.3 Lakhs. The works were taken up under variousschemes like RAPDRP, UNIP and Niranthara Jyothi Schemes apart fromGeneral capital works like service connection, Extension &Improvement works, Civil engineering works, metering, etc. Arepresentative sample in each category was selected covering the
geographical area of the Company as per the Scope of work andsubmitted the report of the prudence check.
The consultant has considered sample works of 120 Nos. with a cost ofRs.4,463 Lakh in Rs.6 Lakh and above category, 40 No. of works with acost of Rs.217 Lakh in Rs.6 Lakh to Rs.3 Lakhs category and 33 Nos. ofworks from 11 divisions with a total cost of Rs.91 Lakh in below Rs.3 Lakhcategory.
As per the report of the consultant, the following are the salientfeatures:
TABLE – 4.14Gist of Prudence check findings for FY15
Particulars NumbersAmount
in Rs. Lakhs
Works costing Rs.6 Lakhs and above considered as
samples for validation120 4,463
Works costing between than Rs.6 Lakhs and Rs.3
Lakhs considered as samples40 217
Works costing below Rs.3 Lakhs considered as
samples 33 91
Works not meeting the
norms of prudence
Rs.6 Lakhs and above 01 68.68
Rs.6 Lakhs and Rs.3 Lakhs Nil
below Rs.3 Lakhs Nil
Total works not meeting the norms of prudence 01 68.68
Some of the other findings of the prudence check are summarized in
the following Table:
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TABLE – 4.15Summary of Works having cost overrun
Particulars Within 10% 10-25% Above 25%
Rs.6 Lakhs and above 66 13 41
Rs.6 Lakhs and Rs.3 Lakhs 20 03 17
below Rs.3 Lakhs 23 03 07
TABLE – 4.16
Summary of Works having Time overrun
Particulars Within YearBetween one
and two Years
Above 2
Years
Rs.6 Lakhs and above 106 09 05
Rs.6 Lakhs and Rs.3 Lakhs 40 - -
below Rs.3 Lakhs 33 - -
The Commission had forwarded the copy of the Report on the
Prudence check seeking HESCOM’s comments thereon. The reply
forwarded by HESCOM is summarized below:
HESCOM has stated that, it has categorised assets of the pertaining towork of establishment 5 MVA transformers other than the transformer
on 28.01.2015. Subsequently, it has installed 5 MVA transformer on
12.08.2015 for which pre commissioning test has been carried out after
four months on 01.12.2015 and the load on the transformer has been
taken. The categorization of works before commissioning of the
project is not proper. The Commission views this matter seriously and
directs the HESCOM to monitor and avoid such things in future. The
Commission noting the above points has taken a view that, one work
amounting to Rs.68.68 Lakhs in the samples selected by the consultant
during FY15, does not qualify for being treated as prudent and
consequently the corresponding depreciation and interest on loans
allowed by the Commission in the tariff have to be disallowed in APR of
FY15 as detailed below:
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TABLE – 4.17
Details of Amounts disallowed in APR FY15
ParticularsAmount in Rs.
Lakhs
Total cost of categorized works eligible for prudence check 10,313
Total cost of the sample works 4,771
Cost of sample works not meeting prudence norms (01 work
with cost of Rs.68.68 lakh against a sample basket of 61 works
with Rs.954 Lakhs)
68.68
Percentage of cost not meeting prudence norms with respect
to the total samples considered in the category (Rs.68.68 lakh
against a sample basket with Rs.954 Lakhs)
7.20
Overall cost of capex not meeting prudence norms compared
with the cost of that category of samples (Rs.68.68 lakh forming
7.2% of sample basket escalated to total capex under therespective category of works of Rs.1964 Lakhs)
141.39
Amount to be disallowed towards works not meeting prudence
norms calculated on the basis of weighted average interest &
weighted average depreciation on the capex to be disallowed.17.43
b) Prudence check of Material Procurement process of FY15:
The HESCOM has been executing capital works both on turnkey as well
as partial turnkey contracts. In the process, the HESCOM procuresmajor materials like, distribution transformers, poles and conductor etc.
and issues them to the partial turnkey contractor for carrying out the
labour contract work as per award. The contractor would also invest
on some of the smaller materials associated with the works viz., cross
arm, bolt & nuts, earthing materials etc.
In view of the fact that, a large quantity of major materials are being
procured by the ESCOMs, the Commission decided to review material
procurement process of major materials as a part of prudence check
with a view ensure that procurement is carried out in a cost-effective
manner without compromising on the operational needs.
The Analysis of procurements in FY15 revealed that a considerable
level of inventory vis-à-vis the actual requirement, seems to have been
maintained in the case of,
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a. Special three pin cross arms,
b. 1.1 KV GI pins,
c. LT wiring Kit for 100KVA TC,
d. D.P Set.
Hence, the HESCOM has to take measures to utilize the procured
materials in a systematic way and reduce the inventory by planning
the delivery schedule of the material in synchronisation with the work
execution and the inventory level should be around 25% only of annual
requirement.
Further, the HESCOM is going for open tendering under e-procurement
mode for all the purchases, except in case of the orders placed with
Govt. owned firms, for which exemption is given under KTPP Act.
The Commission noting the above points directs HESCOM to maintain
its inventory judiciously.
c) Prudence Check of Capital Investment for the period FY13 to FY14:
The Commission has treated a capex of Rs.13.46 Crores along with
Rs.7.21 Crores for the asset created by KPTCL in the HESCOM area for
which the downstream lines not completed are attributable to the
HESCOM as not meeting the prudence norms. The Commission had
given an opportunity to the HESCOM to justify the project to meet the
norms of prudence by submitting sufficient data.
The HESCOM has submitted its reply with adequate data to claim that
the works meet the norms of prudence and after verifying all the data,
the Commission has decided that, the works could be considered as
meeting the norms of prudence and that no further disallowance, in
respect of these works, is necessary.
d) Prudence Check of Capital Investment for the period FY10 to FY12:
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The Commission had disallowed a capex of Rs.2.64 Crores incurred for
one work pertaining to the period FY10 - FY12 as not meeting the
prudence norms and disallowed the weighted average interest and
depreciation on the corresponding capex in the Tariff order dated
02.03.2016. HESCOM has submitted the required data to justify the work
as meeting the prudence norms and after verifying the data submitted
by HESCOM, the Commission decides not to continue the
disallowance.
4.2.9 Interest and Finance Charges:
a) Interest on loan:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM, in its application has claimed an amount of
Rs.180.75 Crores towards interest on long term loans drawn from
banks / financial institutions for FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission has noted the status of opening and closing balances
of long term loans as per the audited accounts for FY15, the details in
Format- D9 of the filings and replies to the preliminary observations as
shown below:
TABLE – 4.18
Allowable Interest on Loans – FY15
Amount in Rs.Crores
Particulars FY15
Total opening balance of loans 1003.47
Add new Loans 173.29
Less Repayments 153.63
Total loan at the end of the year 1023.13
Average Loan 1013.30
Interest on long term loans as per audited accounts for FY15 116.26
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Considering the average loan amount of Rs.1013.30 Crores and an
amount of Rs.116.26 Crores incurred towards interest on long term
loans, the weighted average rate of interest works out to 11.47% which
is within the present interest rates charged by the bank/ financial
institutions.
Thus, the Commission decides to allow an amount of Rs.116.26 Crores
towards interest on long term loan for FY15.
4.2.10 Interest on Working Capital:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has stated that it has borrowed short term loans
and overdrafts during FY15 to meet its day to day expenditure
(working capital). As per the audited accounts and the replies
to preliminary observations, the HESCOM has incurred Rs.82.91
Crores towards interest on short term loans and overdraft for
FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission notes that, as per the audited accounts and the
replies to its preliminary observations, the HESCOM has incurred an
interest of Rs.82.91Crores on short term borrowings/ Overdrafts during
FY15.
The present interest rates by commercial banks and financial
institutions are charged mainly on the basis of base rate of interest
declared by RBI from time to time. The Commission has considered
interest on short term loan at base rate plus certain basis points
depending upon the tenure of the loan. As per the HESCOM’s
application, it is stated that short term loans for FY15 has been availed
at a weighted average rate of interest of 10.98%. However,
considering the base rate of interest with spread of 250 basis pointsand noting the downward trend in the interest rate, the Commission
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decides to allow short term loans at a normative interest of 11.75% for
FY15.
As per the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff)
Regulations, 2006 as amended on 1st February, 2012, the Commission
computes the allowable interest on working capital for FY15 as follows:
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TABLE – 4.19
Allowable Interest on Working Capital for FY15
Amount in Rs.Crores
Particulars FY15One-twelfth of the amount of O&M Expenses 46.15
Opening GFA 3174.87
Stores, materials and supplies 1% of Opening balance of GFA 31.75
One-sixth of the Revenue 808.60
Total Working Capital 886.50
Rate of Interest (% p.a.) 11.75%
Normative Interest on Working Capital 104.16
Actual interest on WC as per audited accounts for FY15 82.91
Allowable Interest on Working Capital 93.54
The Commission decides to allow an amount of Rs.93.54 Crores
towards interest on working capital for FY15.
4.2.11 Interest on Consumer Deposits:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has claimed an amount of Rs.44.64 Crores towards
payment of interest on security deposits for FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission notes that, as per the audited accounts for FY15, the
interest on consumer security deposits amounting to Rs.44.64 Crores
claimed by the HESCOM works out to a weighted average rate of
interest of 8.35%. Under the KERC (Interest on Security Deposit)
Regulations, 2005 the interest on consumer deposits is to be allowed as
per the bank rate prevailing as on the 1st of April of the relevant year.
The bank rate as on 1st April, 2014 was 9.00%.
Thus, the Commission decides to allow an amount of Rs.44.64 Crores
towards interest on consumer deposits for FY15.
4.2.12 Other Interest and Finance charges:
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The HESCOM has claimed an amount of Rs.2.47 Crores towards other
interest and finance charges for FY15 which includes charges payable
to banks / financial institutions and guarantee commission payable to
GoK. The Commission notes that the claims are as per audited
accounts and hence decides to allow the same for FY15.
Thus the allowable interest and finance charges for FY15 are as follows:
TABLE – 4.20Allowable Interest and Finance Charges
Amount in Rs. Crores
Sl.No.
Particulars FY15
1. Interest on Loan capital 116.262. Interest on working capital 93.54
3. Interest on consumer deposits 44.64
4. Other interest and finance charges 2.47
Total interest and finance charges 256.91
4.2.13 Other Debits:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM, has claimed credit balance of Rs.0.78 Crores
towards other debits.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission notes that as per the audited accounts, the allowable
other debits excluding provisions for bad and doubtful debts for FY15
are as detailed below:
TABLE – 4.21
Allowable Other Debits
Amount in Rs. Crores
SlNo
Particulars FY15
1 Losses relating to fixed assets 0.10
2 Assets decommissioning cost 0.14
3 Gain on sale of assets (0.12)
4 Miscellaneous losses and write offs 8.39
Total 8.51
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Thus, the Commission decides to consider an amount of Rs.8.51 Crores
as other debits for FY15.
4.2.14 Net Prior Period Credits/ Charges:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has not claimed Net Prior Period Charges for FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
The Commission notes that the net prior period credits/ charges are
included in the other income account in the audited accounts for
FY15. As per the Audited Accounts for FY15, the prior period expenses is
Rs.47.24 Crores on account of employee costs, A&G and other
expenses, under provided depreciation and power purchase cost of
earlier years. Further the prior period income of Rs.12.58 Crores is on
account of excess provision for depreciation, other expenses and
other income of prior period.
Thus, the Commission decides to allow a net prior period debit of
Rs.34.66 Crores for FY15.
4.2.15 Return on Equity:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has not claimed any Return on Equity for FY15.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
As per the KERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff)
Regulations, 2006 as amended on 1st February, 2012, the Commission
computes the allowable Return on Equity at 15.5% on equity plus
reserves and surplus, as at the beginning of the year besides allowing
taxes as per actuals. Considering the status of equity amount as per
audited accountsfor FY15, the allowable RoE is determined as follows:
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TABLE – 4.22
Allowable Return on Equity
Amount in Rs. Crores
Particulars FY15Paid Up Share Capital 707.53
Share deposit 155.25
Reserves and Surplus as on 31.03.2015 (1219.60)
Less recapitalized security deposit 34.00
Total Equity (390.82)
Considering accumulated losses of Rs.1219.60 Crores and total equity of
Rs.862.78 Crores, as at the beginning of the year and recapitalization of
security deposit of Rs.26.00 Crores, the HESCOM has negative net worth of
Rs.390.82 Crores.
In view of the negative Equity, the Commission decides not to allow any
Return on Equity for FY15.
4.2.16 Income tax :
As per the audited accounts, HESCOM has not incurred any expenditure
towards payment of Income Tax for FY15. The Commission decides not to
allow any income tax for FY15.
4.2.17 Other Income:
HESCOM’s Submission:
The HESCOM has claimed a net amount of (-) Rs.0.08 Crores as other
income.
Commission’s analysis and decisions:
As per the audited Accounts FY15, an amount of Rs.26.58 Crores is
shown as Other Income for FY15. This amount includes income from
interest on fixed deposits, sale of scrap, profit on sale of stores, rebate
on collection of electricity duty and other recoveries.
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The Commission notes that the negative amount of Rs.0.08 Crores
claimed in its application by the HESCOM is as per the audited
accounts for FY15 by considering the net debit balance of Rs.34.66
Crores towards prior period charges / income. Since, the Commission
has considered the prior period charges separately as discussed in the
earlier paragraphs, the same has not been factored while allowing
other income.
Thus, the Commission decides to consider an amount of Rs.26.58
Crores as other income for FY15.
4.2.18 Fund towards Consumer Relations / Consumer Education:
The Commission has been allowing an amount of Rs.0.50 Crore per year
towards consumer relations / consumer education. The HESCOM in its
application had not reported any expenditure towards Consumer Relations /
Consumer Education incurred separately during FY15. However, the
HESCOM in its reply to the Commission’s preliminary observations has
informed that an amount of Rs.6.30 Lakhs has been incurred towards
consumer education programmes under a separate head of account. Hence,considering the expenditure reported by HESCOM, the Commission decides
to factor Rs.0.06 Crores in the APR, as expenses towards consumer relations
/ consumer education for FY15.
4.3 Abstract of Approved Revised ARR for FY15:
As per the above item-wise decisions of the Commission, the
consolidated Statement of ARR for FY15 is as follows:
TABLE – 4.23Approved Revised ARR for FY15 as per APR
Amount in Rs.Crores
Sl.No.
ParticularsAs per
APR
Revenue at existing tariff in Rs Crs
1 Revenue from tariff and Misc C