CEA issues procedure for verifying captive status of generating plants across states
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has introduced a new procedure to verify the captive status of generating plants where the Captive Generating Plant (CGP) and its users are in different states. Effective from FY 2024-25, this procedure ensures compliance with Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, as amended on September 1, 2023. The guidelines have been approved by the central government. The new rules mandate an annual verification process, to be conducted by CEA’s…