Centre extends Section 11 directions for Tata Power’s Mundra plant
Tata Power Company Limited has received an extension from the Ministry of Power for the validity of directions issued under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for its Mundra Thermal Power Plant in Gujarat.
According to the company’s stock exchange filing dated June 23, 2026, the validity of the directions, which was earlier scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026, has now been extended until September 30, 2026.
Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the Central Government to direct generating companies to operate and maintain power stations under specified circumstances in the interest of ensuring electricity supply, grid security or meeting demand requirements.
The Mundra Thermal Power Plant has been operating under such directions in recent years. The latest order allows the existing framework governing the plant’s operations to continue for another three months.
The Mundra plant is one of India’s largest coastal thermal power stations and plays a significant role in supplying electricity to multiple states.
The extension provides operational continuity during a period when power demand remains elevated in several parts of the country. It also ensures continued availability of generation capacity that can support grid requirements during the monsoon and post-monsoon months.
While Tata Power did not provide details regarding the commercial or operational implications of the extension, the order offers regulatory certainty for the plant’s continued operation under the existing directions. The company has not disclosed any changes to the plant’s long-term operating framework or future plans beyond the revised validity period.
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