Section 10C(4) in Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Hydro Generation Tariff) Regulations, 2011
(4)The expenses on such capital expenditure shall be treated as follows: -(a)normative O&M expenses as specified in these regulations shall be allowed. However, any departmental charges taken by the generating company against deposit works and which are executed departmentally shall be adjusted in the employee cost;(b)the debt to equity ratio shall be considered in accordance with Regulation 16, after deducting the amount of financial support provided through consumer contribution, deposit work, capital subsidy or grant;(c)depreciation to the extent of works performed through consumer contribution, deposit work, capital subsidy or grant shall not be allowed as specified in Regulation 20;(d)provisions related to return on equity, as specified in Regulation 21, shall not be applicable to the extent of financial support provided through consumer contribution, deposit work, capital subsidy or grant;(e)provisions related to interest and finance charges, as specified in Regulation 17, shall not be applicable to the extent of financial support provided through consumer contribution, deposit work, capital subsidy or grant.]Part - III Principles For Determination of Hydro Generation Tariff