Advice, Interpretation and Compliance relating to regulatory and dispute resolution services related to electricity generation, transmission, distribution and consumption; licensing and permissions required for the generation, transmission, distribution and trading of electricity; Counsel on tariff setting and price regulation issues in compliance with regulatory guidelines; Guidance on legal aspects of renewable energy projects under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and State-specific renewable energy policies; Legal support for setting up power plants, including thermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind energy projects along with compliance of environmental regulations; State and National Grid Codes; Legal advice on setting up solar, wind, hydroelectric and biomass energy projects, including land acquisition, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and environmental clearances.
Drafting and negotiating PPAs between electricity generators, distributors and end-users, including long-term and short-term contracts; power sector infrastructure contracts, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements and grid access agreements.
Legal representation towards issues relating to electricity supply contracts, regulatory compliance and tariff disputes through various mechanisms including litigation, arbitration and regulatory forums. Representation in disputes involving tariff calculations, power surcharge issues and electricity bill disputes; Assistance with filing tariff petitions before the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for tariff determination and revisions. Representation for consumers in disputes related to electricity billing, wrongful disconnections and meter reading discrepancies before consumer forums and regulatory bodies. Representing consumer associations and groups in public interest litigation (PIL) related to electricity access, pricing fairness,and environmental concerns.
