Sembcorp Energy Seeks Recovery Of Late Payment Surcharge Under Electricity Act, 2003

Sembcorp Energy India Limited (now known as SEIL Energy India Limited) has filed a petition under the Electricity Act, 2003, seeking the recovery of a Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) from the distribution companies of the State of Telangana. The LPS is related to delayed payments for the power supply provided by Sembcorp Energy India Limited under Purchase Order No. 38 dated 4.2.2016 and Purchase Order No. 22 dated 20.07.2018. The petition is a result of the long-standing dispute between the petitioner and the Telangana State Power Coordination Committee (TSPCC), Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSSPDCL), and Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TSNPDCL), collectively referred to as 'the TS Discoms.'