DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM (DRC) FOR SOLAR/WIND SECTOR

About: 

• Composition: A three member DRC will be set up consisting of eminent persons of impeccable integrity. 
  • The upper age for the DRC members shall be 70 years. 
    
    
  • The Committee members of DRC shall be chosen from the eminent persons located in NCR of Delhi so as to avoid expenditure on Air Travel & accommodation. 
    
    
  
  
  
• Mandate: To consider the unforeseen disputes between solar/wind power developers and SECI/NTPC, beyond contractual agreement. 
  
  
• Coverage: The mechanism of DRC will be applicable for all solar/ wind Schemes/ Programmes/ Projects being implemented through/ by SECI/ NTPC. 
  
  
• The DRC will consider following kinds of cases: 
  • All cases of appeal against decisions given by SECI on Extension of Time requests based on terms of contract.
    
    
  • All requests of Extension of Time not covered under the terms of contract.
    
    
  
  
  
• The recommendations of the DRC along with Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) observations, will be placed before Minister (NRE) for final decision. 
  
  
• Significance: The move will give further fillip to the smooth implementation of solar/wind energy projects in India.