WP/27072/2022 of Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt Ltd Vs Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana on 29 December 2023

HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANAAT HYDERABAD(Special Original Jurisdiction)

FRIDAY, THE TWENTY NINTH DAY OF DECEMBERTWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY THREE

PRESENT

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA

WRIT PETITION NO:27072 OF 2022

Between:

1 . Mytrah Energy (lndia) Pvt Ltd, 8001, 8th Floor, Q City, Survey No [109,]Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by [its]authorized signatory, Mr- Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, aged about 38years.Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by [its]authorized signatory, Mr- Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, aged about 38years.

2. Mytah Abhinav Power Private Limited, 8001, 8th Floor, Q City, Survey [No]109, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by [its]authorized srgnatory, [t/r. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash [Bang, aged ]about [38]years.109, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by [its]authorized srgnatory, [t/r. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash [Bang, aged ]about [38]years.

.....PETITIONERS

AND

'I . Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, Represented by itsManaging Director Nakkalagunta, Vidyut [Bhavan, H.No ][2-5-3112,]Hanamkonda, Warangal District.Managing Director Nakkalagunta, Vidyut [Bhavan, H.No ][2-5-3112,]Hanamkonda, Warangal District.

2. Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, Represented by [its]Managing Director 6-1-50, Mint Compound, Hyderabad, 500063.Managing Director 6-1-50, Mint Compound, Hyderabad, 500063.

3. Transmission Corporation of Telangana, Represented by [its Joint Director,]Vidyut Soudha, Khairathabad, Hyderabad 500082.Vidyut Soudha, Khairathabad, Hyderabad 500082.

4. Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary, [Ivlinistry ]of [New and Renewable]Energy Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi- [1'10003.]Energy Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi- [1'10003.]

5. Reserve Bank of lndia, Through [its ]CGM [and ][Secretary, ][Secretarys]Department, 16th Floor, Central Office Building, Shahid [Bhagat Singh ][Marg,]Mumbai-400001.Department, 16th Floor, Central Office Building, Shahid [Bhagat Singh ][Marg,]Mumbai-400001.

6. Central Electricity Authority, Represented by [its ]Chairman Sewa [Bhavan, ][R.K.]Puram, New Delhi, ['1 ]100666.Puram, New Delhi, ['1 ]100666.

7. Punjab National Bank, Large Corporate Branch 8-2-672, [Sufi Chambers,]Road No- 1 , Banlara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.Road No- 1 , Banlara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.

8. lndian Renewable Energy, Development [Agency Limited (IREDA) ][3rd ][Floor,]August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, [New ]Delhi- [110066, Delhi, lndia.]August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, [New ]Delhi- [110066, Delhi, lndia.]

9. Tata Cleantech Capital Limited, (TCCIl) Forbes, DR. V.B. Gandhi Marg,Mumbai- 400001, Maharashtra, lndia Branch Office at. i-Think TechnoCampus, A-Wing, 4th Floor, Off Pokhran Road 2, Thane (W)- 400607,Maharashtra, lndia.Mumbai- 400001, Maharashtra, lndia Branch Office at. i-Think TechnoCampus, A-Wing, 4th Floor, Off Pokhran Road 2, Thane (W)- 400607,Maharashtra, lndia.

10. lndia lnfrastructure Finance Company Limited, (lIFCL) 5th Ftoor, Block 2,lndia.Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- 1 ['10001 ], Delhi,lndia.Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- 1 ['10001 ], Delhi, 1 1. State of Telangana, Represented by its Secretary, Energy Department, sthFloor, Burugula Rama Krishna Rao Bhavan, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.Floor, Burugula Rama Krishna Rao Bhavan, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.

.....RESPONDENTS

Petition Under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in thecircumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may bepleased to issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus. Directingthe Respondents No. 1-3 to make payment to the 2nd Petitioner of an amount ofRs.1 1 3.46 Crores (Rupees One Hundred and Thirteen Crores and Forty Sixthe Respondents No. 1-3 to make payment to the 2nd Petitioner of an amount ofRs.1 1 3.46 Crores (Rupees One Hundred and Thirteen Crores and Forty SixLakhs) along with the applicable late payment sur-charge which is due under thefollowing agreements. (a) Power Purchase Agreement dated 23.O2.2O16 enteredinto with the 2nd Respondent for the Alampur Project), (b) power purchasefollowing agreements. (a) Power Purchase Agreement dated 23.O2.2O16 enteredinto with the 2nd Respondent for the Alampur Project), (b) power purchaseAgreement dated 23.02.2016 entered into with the 2nd Respondent for theArvapally Project, (c) Power Purchase Agreement dated 08.03.2016 entered intowith the 1st Respondent for the Domakonda Project, (d) power purchaseArvapally Project, (c) Power Purchase Agreement dated 08.03.2016 entered intowith the 1st Respondent for the Domakonda Project, (d) power purchaseAgreement dated 23.O2.2016 entered into with the 2nd Respondent for theGadwal Project, (e) Power Purchase Agreement daled 23.O2.2O'16 entered intoGadwal Project, (e) Power Purchase Agreement daled 23.O2.2O'16 entered intowith the 2nd Respondent for the Nagarkarnool Project, (f) power purchaseAgreement dated 23.02.2016 entered into with the 2nd Respondent for theTandur Project. (g) Power Purchase Agreement dated 23.O2.2O16 entered intowith the 2nd Respondent for the Thimmajipet Project. Directing the RespondentNo. 7-1 1 to refrain from taking any coercive steps/ actions includingTandur Project. (g) Power Purchase Agreement dated 23.O2.2O16 entered intowith the 2nd Respondent for the Thimmajipet Project. Directing the RespondentNo. 7-1 1 to refrain from taking any coercive steps/ actions includingdeclaring/classifying the account of the 2nd Respondent as a Non-performingAsset in relation to the loans extended to the 2nd petitioner for the projects tillthe Respondent Nos. 1-3 makes payments of the outstanding dues to 2ndPetitioner in accordance with prayer.N:'l OF 2022N:'l OF 2022

Petition Under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances statedin the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased torestrain the Respondent No. 7-10 from taking any coercive action against the ,j.

Petitioners including declaration/class if ication of the Petitioners account as aNon Performing Asset.I.ANO:2 OF 2022

Between

Tata Cleantech Capital Limited, (TCCIl) Forbes, DR. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra, lndia Branch Office at. i-Think Techno Campus, A-Wing, 4thFloor, Off Pokhran Road 2, Thane (W)- 400607, Maharashtra, lndia.

....VACATE PETITIONEFYRESPONDENT No.9

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1 . Mytrah Energy (lndia) Pvt Ltd, 8001 , 8th Floor, Q City, Survey No 109,Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by itsauthorized signatory, Mr. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, aged about38 years.Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented by itsauthorized signatory, Mr. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, aged about38 years.

2. Mytrah Abhinav Power Private Limited, 800'1, 8th Floor, Q City, Survey No109, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented byils authorized signatory, [Vr. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, agedabout 38 [years.]109, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 081, Represented byils authorized signatory, [Vr. Ramdev Bang S/o Omprakash Bang, agedabout 38 [years.]

.... PETITION ERS/RESPONDENTS

3. Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, [Represented by ][its]Managing Director Nakkalagunta, Vidyut Bhavan, H.No 2-5-31l2,Hanamkonda, Warangal District.Managing Director Nakkalagunta, Vidyut Bhavan, H.No 2-5-31l2,Hanamkonda, Warangal District.

4. Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, Represented [by ][its]Managing Director 6-1-50, Mint Compound, Hyderabad, 500063.Managing Director 6-1-50, Mint Compound, Hyderabad, 500063.

5. Transmission Corporation of Telangana, [Represented by its Joint Director,]Vidyut Soudha, Khairathabad, Hyderabad 500082.Vidyut Soudha, Khairathabad, Hyderabad 500082.

6. Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary, Ministry of [New ][and]Renewable Energy Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-1 10003.Renewable Energy Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-1 10003.

7. Reserve Bank of lndia, Through its CGM and Secretary, SecretarysDepartment, 16th Floor, Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat SinghMarg, Mumbai-400001.Department, 16th Floor, Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat SinghMarg, Mumbai-400001.

8. Central Electricity Authority, Represented by [its Chairman Sewa Bhavan,]R.K. Puram, New Delhi, [1 ]100666.R.K. Puram, New Delhi, [1 ]100666.

9. Punjab National Bank, Large Corporate Branch 8-2-672, Sufi [Chambers,]Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.

10. lndian Renewable Energy, Development Agency Limited [(IREDA) ][3rd]Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110066,Delhi, lndia.Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110066,Delhi, lndia.

11. lndia lnfrastructure Finance Company Limited, [(llFCL) ]sth Floor, [Block ][2,]Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- [1 ][10001 ],Delhi, lndia.Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- [1 ][10001 ],Delhi, lndia.

12. Slate oJ Telangana, Representgd by its Secretary, Energy Department, stht-toor, Burugula Rama Krishna nao'enavan, Ajuiin' frf"rgrr, Hyderabad.t-toor, Burugula Rama Krishna nao'enavan, Ajuiin' frf"rgrr, Hyderabad.

(R 7 to R 11 are not necessary parties to this vacate stay pelition)

....RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS

Petition Under Section 151 CpC praying that in the circumstances statedin the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Cou( may be pleased tovacate the interim order dared 27.06-2022 in writ petition No.27072 0f 2022against Respondent No.9l.A.NO:3 oF2 22against Respondent No.9l.A.NO:3 oF2 22

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9. Punjab National Bank, Large Corporate Branch 8-2-672, Sufi Chambers,Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.

10. Tata Cleantech Capital Limited, (TCCIl) Forbes, DR. V.B. Gandhi [/arg,Mumbai- 40000'1, Maharashtra, lndia Branch Office at- i-Think TechnoCampus, A-Wing, 4th Floor, Off Pokhran Road 2, Thane (W)- 400607,Maharashtra, lndia.Mumbai- 40000'1, Maharashtra, lndia Branch Office at- i-Think TechnoCampus, A-Wing, 4th Floor, Off Pokhran Road 2, Thane (W)- 400607,Maharashtra, lndia.

1 1.lndia lnfrastructure Finance Company Limited, (llFCL) 5th Floor, Block 2,Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- [1 ]10001 ,Delhi, lndia.Plate A and B, NBCC Tower, East Kidwai Nagar New Delhi- [1 ]10001 ,Delhi, lndia.

12. State of Telangana, Represented by its Secretary, Energy Department, sthFloor, Burugula Rama Krishna Rao Bhavan, Adarsh Nagar, [Hyderabad.]Floor, Burugula Rama Krishna Rao Bhavan, Adarsh Nagar, [Hyderabad.]

(Respondents 3 to 12 are not necessary parties to this [petition)]

.....RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS

Petition Under Section 151 CPC [praying ]that in the circumstances statedin the affidavit filed in support of the [petition, ]the High Court may be [pleased ][to]vacate the stay granted against Respondent No.8 dated [271O612022 ][in]W.P.No.27072 of 2022, [pending ]disposal of the above writ [petition.]

|.A.NO:1 OF 2023

Petition Under Section 151 CPC [praying ]that in the circumstances statedin the affidavit filed in support of the [petition, ]the High Court may [be ][pleased ][to]permit the Petitioners herein to withdraw WP.No.27072 of 2022 wilh liberty to thePetitioners to avail appropriate remedies available to them [in ][law.]

Counsel for the Petitioners : SRI MALLU NETHAN [REDDY]

Counsel for the Respondent No.'l : SRI ZAKIR ALI [DANISH]

Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.2 & 3: [SRI ]R.VINOD [REDDY]

Counsel for the Respondent No.4 : -

Counsel for the Respondent Nos.S, 6 & 10 : -- Counsel for the Respondent Nos.7 to 9 : SRI M.SATYANARAYANA

Counsel for the Respondent Nos.11 & 12: G.P [FOR ENERGY]

The Court made the following ORDER

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NAGESH BHEEMAPAKAWRIT PETITION No.27O72 OF 2022

ORDER:

Today when the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioners sought permission towithdraw the Writ Petition.withdraw the Writ Petition.

In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, permission as sought for isaccorded.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed aswithdrawn. There shall be no order as to costs.

Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shallstand closedstand closed SD/-T. [JAYAS]REEAssrsrANryrRARSECTION [OFFICE][ R]

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