Meja Urja Nigam Pvt Ltd

Welcome To

75th Meeting of MUNPL Board

Safety First 5S Must 16.08.2023
75.1.0: Leave of absence

Leave of absence, if any

75.1.1: Confirmation of minutes of 74th Board Meeting

Confirmation of Minutes of 74th Board Meeting

75.1.1: Confirmation of minutes of 74nd Board Meeting

RESOLUTION

“Resolved that the Minutes of 74th Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11th May
2023 be and are hereby noted and confirmed”.

Minutes of 74rth BM
75.1.3: Additional Disclosure of Interest

Additional Disclosure of Interest

75.1.3: Additional Disclosure of Interest

RESOLUTION

Disclosure
 75.1 Agenda Items

1. Approval of Closure of award for procurement of Torrefied Biomass Pellets

2. Approval of Closure of tender for procurement of Non-torrefied Biomass Pellets
3. Approval of Dispute Resolution Framework of MUNPL
4. Approval regarding MUNPL specific changes in Delegation of Powers as contained in
Office Order No. 482/2023 for handling contractual disputes at MUNPL
5. Appointment of Secretarial Auditor for the Financial Year 2022-23
6. Equity Allotment
7. Investment Policy of surplus funds of MUNPL
8. Term Loan Approval for MUNPL.
9. CSR Policy of MUNPL
10.CSR Budget RE 2023-24 & BE 2024-25
11. Re-appropriation of CD Budget
12. Basic Pay Re-fixation of Non-executives of MUNPL cadre.
13. Retirement Benefits of Non-executives of MUNPL cadre.
14. Procurement of 1.25 LMT Imported Coal.
75.2.1

Approval of Closure of tender for procurement of

Torrefied Biomass Pellets
75.2.1 Closure of tender for procurement of Torrefied Biomass Pellets
• Quantity : 12,97,958 MT .
• Approved Cost Estimate : INR 1082,93,82,777.20
• Basis of Cost Estimate: LOIs of NTPC Dadri, NTPC Unchahar and NTPC Tanda.
• Period of contract: Seven years
• Price Bid Opening Date: 21.12.22 (for Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets)
• Seven bids received for Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets. Six Bids
found technically suitable.
Quoted Price
• The Quoted Price of L-1 bidder M/s Beyond Drilling and Exploration Pvt Ltd was
Rs 3410/- Per MT/1000 Kcal,
• Estimated price for Torrefied Pellets is Rs. 2317.6/-per MT/1000 Kcal.
• The quoted price was 47.13% on higher side with respect to vetted estimate.
• The tender committee conducted 04 rounds of meeting with L1 bidder and the
bidder reduced the quoted price to Rs. 2600/- Per MT/1000 Kcal and refused to
reduce the price further. The final rate when compared with estimate is found to be
12.18% higher.
75.2.1 Closure of tender for procurement of Torrefied Biomass Pellets
• In line with tender condition, other participated bidders were also requested to
match the L1 price to be considered for award. 04 bidders consented to match the
L1 price, and thus agreed for L1 negotiated price of Rs 2600/- Per MT/1000Kcal
(inclusive of GST)
• The above proposal was recommended by Tender committee for approval.
• Meanwhile Ministry of Power issued notification vide ref no F. No.11/86/2017-
Th. II (C. No. 238797) dated 16.06.2023. whereby Point 2(c) of the above stated
notification stated that due to lower availability of the torrefied biomass pellets in
the market, those power plants which can use non-torrefied pellets should utilize the
same only. Hence TPPs having bowl mill will issue tenders for Non-Torrefied
Biomass Pellets only.
• In consonance with the aforesaid notification, since MUNPL Stage-I units have
Bowl Type mills, procurement of Torrefied biomass pellets is not required now.
The same was considered by the Tender Committee. Accordingly, it has modified its
recommendation and has now proposed for closure of the tender.
75.2.1 : Closure of tender for procurement of Torrefied Biomass Pellets

Resolution
“Resolved
“
that the closure of the Tender (2022_MUNPL_133815_1,
2022_MUNPL_133816_1) for procurement of Torrefied Biomass Pellets for MUNPL as
detailed in background note be and is hereby approved”

“Further resolved that CEO-MUNPL is hereby authorised to take further necessary

action in the above matter.”
75.2.2

Approval of Closure of tender for procurement of

Non-torrefied Biomass Pellets
75.2.2 Closure of tender for procurement of Non-torrefied Biomass Pellets
• Quantity : 12,97,958 MT.
• Approved Cost Estimate : INR 902,98,93,806.00
• Basis of Cost Estimate: LOIs of NTPC Dadri, NTPC Unchahar and NTPC Tanda.
• Period of contract: Seven years
• Price Bid Opening Date: 21.12.22 (for Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets)
• Seven bids received for Torrefied and Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets
Quoted Price
• The Quoted Price of L-1 bidder M/s Beyond Drilling and Exploration Pvt Ltd was
Rs 2970/- Per MT/1000 Kcal,
• Estimated price for Non-Torrefied Pellets is Rs. 1940/-per MT/1000 Kcal.
• The quoted price was 53.09% on higher side with respect to vetted estimate.
The tender committee has conducted meeting with L1 bidder on dated 18.05.2023 and the
bidder reduced the quoted price to Rs.2500/- Per MT/1000 Kcal and refused to reduce the
price further. The final rate when compared with estimate is found to be 28.86%
higher. In view of the high price quoted by L1 bidder it is proposed to close the Tender for
“Procurement of Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets for MUNPL”.
75.2.2 : Closure of tender for procurement of Non-torrefied Biomass Pellets

Resolution

“
“Resolved that the closure of the Tender (2022_MUNPL_133817_1) for
procurement of Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets for MUNPL as detailed in
background note be and is hereby approved”

“Further resolved that CEO-MUNPL is hereby authorised to take further necessary

action in the above matter.”
75.2.3

Approval of Dispute Resolution Framework of

MUNPL
75.2.2 Approval of Dispute Resolution Framework of MUNPL

• The dispute resolution procedure in NTPC Ltd is provided by Dispute Resolution Cell (DRC)
vide circular bearing Ref. No.: 01/CC/DRC/2019/01 dated 17.12.2019 and subsequent
communications regarding the same.
• As per NTPC DRC circular bearing Ref. No.: 01/CC/DRC/2022 dated 12.07.2022, for Site
awarded packages and Corporate awarded packages, there shall be a 2-Tier Standing
Committee Systems, i.e.,
• Site Level Committee & Regional Level Committee for Site awarded packages
• SRLC & Corporate Level Committee for Corporate awarded packages in NTPC.
• In case of MUNPL it is proposed that there shall be a common dispute resolution procedure
for all packages. A two-tier Standing Committee System is proposed as under:
• Tier-I Committee
• Tier-II Committee (Higher Level Committee)
 75.2.2 Two Tier Standing Committee System
Tier-I Committee: Review documents, examine the genuineness of the Tier II Committee (Higher Level Committee):
claims/counterclaims, and submit a preliminary assessment accompanying shall examine the dispute and peruse the
recommendations. necessary documents and recommendations
• Composition: Representatives from the Indenting Department, C&M, placed for its consideration by the Tier I
Committee and submit its recommendations.
Finance and P&S at the AGM level and GM nominated by the CEO as
the Chairman of the Committee.
Composition: CEO (MUNPL) - Chairman of the
• To examine the genuineness of the claims/counterclaims and the disputes Committee.
raised under the contract. Head of the Indenting department at the level of
• To collect and review the documents related to the disputes and to ensure GM.
that all necessary documents are submitted on behalf of MUNPL in the Head of C&M at the level of GM.
matter. Head of Finance at the level of GM.
• To deal with any other related matter as may be found necessary for the
disputes raised/likely to be raised under the contract. Law Officer of MUNPL shall be the Convener of
• To peruse the hindrance register maintained by EIC regarding the the Committee.
execution of the concerned contract.
• To study the impact on MUNPL of the disputes raised in the matter.
• To prepare and submit the preliminary assessment report
accompanying recommendations to Tier II Committee.
75.2.2
75.2.2
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes

Resolution

“Resolved that MUNPL specific changes in Delegation of Powers as contained

vide NTPC Office Order No. 482/2023 as proposed in the background note, be
and is hereby approved for adoption and implementation at MUNPL.”
75.2.3

Approval regarding MUNPL specific changes in

Delegation of Powers as contained in Office Order No.
482/2023 for handling contractual disputes at MUNPL
 The following modifications are proposed vis-à-vis NTPC Ltd. Office Order No. 482/2023
SN Extant Structure at NTPC Ltd. Proposed Structure at MUNPL
A RED Headed Committee CEO Headed Committee
i) Powers to be exercised by RED Headed Powers of RED Headed Committee as stated in the
Committee for Corporate/Site/Region/USSCs prevalent DOP to be exercised by the CEO Headed
awarded cases. Committee in MUNPL.
ii) The composition of the RED headed Committee The composition of CEO Headed committee at
as per Clause 3(a) of Office Order No. 482/2023 MUNPL is proposed as hereunder:
dated 16.03.2023: 1. CEO, MUNPL, as Chairman of the Committee
1. RED as Chairman of the Committee 2. Head of the Indenting department not below the
2. Head of the Project level of AGM
3. Head of Site C&M 3. Head of C&M
Concurrence of finance executive at CPG-1 not Concurrence of finance executive not below the
below the level of AGM level of AGM
B Committee of EDs/Group of MUNPL Board
Directors/Executive Committee on Dispute
Resolution/Board of Directors through
Committee on Dispute Resolution
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes

SN Particular CEO with CEO Headed MUNPL

Finance Committee Board
concurrence
1 Approval for acceptance of Up to Rs. 5 crore Up to Rs 50 Above Rs 50
recommendation of CCIE/IEMs crore Crore
(part/full) for settlement of dispute and
payment thereof to the contractor
2 Approval for acceptance of Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Up to Rs 1 Above Rs 1.0
recommendation (part/full) of ESCs crore Crore
(with/without modification) for
settlement of dispute and payment
thereof to the contractor
3 a) Approval for acceptance of Up to Rs. 25 Up to 50 Lakh
recommendation (part/full) of Mutual Lakh.
Consultation (with/without
modification) for settlement of dispute
and payment thereof to the contractor
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes
SN Particular CEO with CEO Headed MUNPL
Finance Committee Board
concurrenc
e
4 In principle approval for withdrawal of CEO MUNPL
pending arbitration/court cases for referring
the matter to CCIE/IEMs (As applicable)
5 Payment of 75% of Arbitral Award Amount to Up to 5 Up to Above Rs 50
contractors as per NITI Aayog Guidelines. crore 50 crore Crore
6 Deposition of amounts in Court(s)/Payment Up to 5 Up to Above Rs 50
to contractors, in compliance of court orders crore 50 crore Crore
7 Challenge to Arbitral Award/Acceptance of Up to 5 Up to Above Rs 50
Arbitral Award and payment in respect crore 50 crore Crore
thereof, based on the opinion from the
AGI/SGI/ASGI in consultation with
Department of Legal Affairs (DOLA).
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes

SN Particular CEO with CEO Headed MUNPL Board

Finance Committee
concurrence
8 Challenge to Arbitral Award /Acceptance of Up to 1 crore Up to 10 crore Above Rs 10 Crore
Arbitral Award and payment in respect thereof
(Other than Construction Sector & NITI Aayog
cases where referral to DOLA and opinion of
AGI/SGI/ASGI is not applicable)
9 Proposal for invoking arbitration where MUNPL CEO MUNPL
is a claimant
10 Approval for seeking opinion from the AGI/ CEO MUNPL
SGI/ASGI in Consultation with DoLA for setting
aside Arbitral Award and Appeal thereto.
11 Acceptance of Award issued by the Committee Up to Rs 5 Up to Rs 50 crore Above Rs 50 Crore
of Secretaries at the first level (tier) under crore
AMRCD mechanism and release of payment to
the contractor
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes

SN Particular CEO with CEO Headed MUNPL Board

Finance Committee
concurrence
12 (a) Delegation for acceptance of award Up to Rs 1 crore Up to Rs 10 Above Rs 10 Crore
passed by Adjudicator/ Dispute Resolution crore
Board and payment thereof
Adjudicator/Dispute
Resolution Board
(b) Delegation for challenge of award passed CEO MUNPL
by Adjudicator/Dispute Resolution Board
 Proposed Dispute Resolution DOP Levels in MUNPL Vs NTPC
NTPC HOP/BUH RED Headed Committee Group ofExecutive Board of
With Finance Committee of EDs Committee on Directors through
Directors
with Finance Dispute Committee on
concurrence (ED- (Concerned Dispute Resolution
Concurrence Resolution (CoDR)
CC&M+ Func. Dir +
(ECDR) (One Ind Dir + Dir-
(RED+HOP+ ED-Engg Dir-HR
Ho Site C&M) +Resp RED +Dir-Fin) (CMD and Func Projs + Dir-Fin + and
Directors) Concerned Func
with Directors)
GM(Fin) as
Conc Auth)
MUNPL CEO CEO MUNPL MUNPL Board
MUNPL with Headed
Finance Committee
concurrence with Finance
concurrence
(CEO + Ho Ind
Deptt + Ho
C&M)
 DOP wrt Contractual Disputes

Resolution

“Resolved that MUNPL specific changes in Delegation of Powers as contained

vide NTPC Office Order No. 482/2023 as proposed in the background note, be
and is hereby approved for adoption and implementation at MUNPL.”
75.2.4

Appointment of Secretarial Auditor for the Financial

Year 2022-23
75.2.5 : Appointment of Secretarial Auditor
1. As per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 a public company having paid-up
share capital of Rs. 50 Crore or turnover of Rs. 250 Crore or more and every company
having outstanding loans and borrowings from banks and public financial institutions
of Rs. 100 crore or more is required to obtain ‘Secretarial Audit Report’ from a
company secretary in practice.
2. As per Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, a practicing company secretary
can only be appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
3. Section 179(3) read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014 provides that the appointment of secretarial auditor shall be exercised by the
Board of Directors only by means of resolution passed at the meeting of the Board.
4. As per the Act, a Secretarial Auditor has to check compliance of applicable statutory
provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by Meja Urja Nigam Private
Limited including the Companies Act, 2013, rules made thereunder, Secretarial
Standards issued by the ICSI and other laws as may be applicable on the company.
 75.2.5 : Appointment of Secretarial Auditor

Profile of M/s A.K.Rastogi & Associates:

• Shri A.K.Rastogi, is a Practising Company Secretary.
• Has a rich experience of over 35 years in company law matters. He is working as
counsultant in various PSUs including NTPC, NHPC.
• He also worked in JAYPEE Group and NTPC Limited. He was working in NTPC
Limited as Executive Director & Company Secretary.
5. M/s A.K.Rastogi & Associates, Company Secretaries, vide its letter dated 24th April,
2023 has confirmed their eligibility and given their consent to conduct secretarial audit
of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.
75.2.5 : Appointment of Secretarial Auditor

Resolution
"Resolved that the proposal to appoint M/s A. K. Rastogi & Associates, Company
Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor of Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited to conduct the
Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2022-23 in compliance with the provisions of
Section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 at a fee of Rs. 15,000/- plus applicable taxes
and as per the terms and conditions detailed in the memorandum submitted before the
Board, be and is hereby approved.

Further resolved that CEO or any other officer be and is hereby authorised to issue
necessary appointment/engagement letter to M/s A. K. Rastogi & Associates, Company
Secretaries and to take other necessary actions in this regard."
75.2.6

Proposal for Allotment of Equity Shares To NTPC Ltd

& UPRVUNL
75.2.6 : Proposal for Equity Conversion

• For pre-feasibility studies for proposed Stage-II of MTPP Total Approval of Rs.3.00 Crores
(Rs.1.50 Crores from each JV Partner)
75.2.6 : Proposal for Equity Conversion

Resolution

"Resolved that the proposal for equity allotment of 5,75,000 each to both the promoters ,
i.e. NTPC Ltd & UPRVUNL submitted before the Board, be and is hereby approved.

‘Further resolved that CEO is hereby authorised to take other necessary actions in this
regard."
75.2.7

Proposal for Approval of Investment Policy of surplus

funds of MUNPL
75.2.7 : Proposal for Approval Of Investment Policy

• Board of Directors in its 73rd Board Meeting held on 9th March’2023 desired to have a
comprehensive scheme for investment of surplus fund for MUNPL.

• A reference of the policies applicable in different JVs and DIPAM was drawn.

• A draft Policy which is in tandem with Policy applicable in NTPC is placed for consideration
of the Board.
75.2.7 : Proposal for Approval Of Investment Policy

Resolution

"Resolved that the proposed investment policy as placed before the board for investment
of surplus funds broadly in tandem with guidelines issued by DIPAM be and is hereby
approved.

‘Further resolved that CEO is hereby authorised to take other necessary actions in this
regard."
75.2.8

Approval of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Policy of MUNPL
 75.2.8 : Approval of CSR Policy of MUNPL

• The CSR committee of MUNPL in accordance with the provisions of sub-section 1 of

Section 135 of the Companies Act,2013 was re-constituted as approved during the 72 nd
Meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30.12.2022. (refer Item No. - 72.2.4 enclosed
as Annexure-I).
• As per sub-section 4 (a) of Section 135, the Board of Directors of the Company, after
considering the recommendations of the CSR committee, shall approve the Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy for the Company and disclose contents of the policy in its
report . The approved CSR policy should then be placed on the Company's website.
• Accordingly, a draft CSR Policy of MUNPL was prepared. Certain modifications to the
draft policy were suggested by NTPC CC-CSR Group which were subsequently
incorporated in our Policy. The modified Policy of MUNPL was also confirmed by
NTPC-CC-CSR vide Email Dated: 10.04.2023.
75.2.8 : Approval of CSR Policy of MUNPL

Resolution

"Resolved that the proposed CSR Policy of MUNPL as detailed, be and is hereby
approved for adoption and implementation at MUNPL.”
75.2.9

Approval of CSR Budget (RE FY 23-24 & BE FY 24-

25) of MUNPL
 75.2.9 : Approval of CSR Budget of MUNPL
• Sub-section 5 of Section 135 stipulates the Company to spend in every financial year, at
least two per cent of the average net profits of the Company made during the three
immediately preceding financial years, in pursuance of its CSR Policy.
• Accordingly, the applicable CSR Budget of MUNPL [R.E. for FY 2023-24 & B.E. for
FY 2024-25] has been computed as follows
YEAR NET PROFIT YEAR NET PROFIT
(in Lakhs) (in Lakhs)
2020-21 6201.44 2021-22 27901.46
2021-22 27901.46 2022-23 9181.18
2022-23 9181.18 2023-24 32400.00*
Average Net Profit for past 03 years 14428.02 Average Net Profit for past 03 years 23160.88
CSR Budget for R.E. FY 2023- 288.56 CSR Budget B.E. for FY 2024- 463.20
24 25
(@ 2% of average net profit of last 03 (@ 2% of average net profit of last
financial years) 03 financial years)
*: 90% of estimated net profit of Rs. 36000 lacs
75.2.9 : Approval of CSR Budget of MUNPL

Resolution

"Resolved that the proposed CSR Budget & expenses under different CSR activities of
MUNPL [RE for FY 2023-24; BE for FY 2024-25] as detailed, be and is hereby
approved for adoption and implementation at MUNPL.

Further resolved that CEO, MUNPL be and hereby authorized to take further necessary
action in this regard, including addition/deletion/modification of activities within the
overall budgetary limit and re-appropriation of budget under different heads with a view
to address any strategic or emerging requirements.”
75.2.10

Proposal For Re - appropriation of CD Budget of

MUNPL
CD BUDGET & EXPENDITURE

SN Particulars Value in Crore

01 Approved CD Budget (As per RAP-I {(03.05.2011) & II ₹36.72
(06.03.2012)}
02 Utilized (2017 – 2022) ₹27.36

03 Final Utilization till 31.07.2023 ₹31.58

04 Planned Works in 2023-24 / Work Under Progress ₹05.14

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BUDGET UTILIZATION TILL DATE

SN Budget Head Total in Crore

01 Infrastructure ₹ 06.97
02 Connectivity/Roads ₹ 13.09
03 Drinking Water ₹ 4.72
04 Miscellaneous ₹ 3.10
05 Welfare Activities ₹ 1.94
06 Restoration of Facilities ₹ 0.89
07 Sanitation ₹ 0.39
08 Capacity Building ₹ 0.48
09 Payment under process ₹ 0.05
Total Expenditure till 31.07.2023 ₹ 31.58

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 ACTIVITIES IN FY 2023-24 – IN PROGRESS

SN Budget Head Amount in Cr. Major Activities

(Approx.)
Construction of Roads (Interlocking/Bituminous ) at following villages
01 Connectivity/ Roads 1.15 (Jhariyahi, Kohdar, Mai Khurd, Bijoura, Salaiya Khurd, Esauta)

1. Construction of Solar based Mini Water Scheme: 12 out of 18 Units

2. Supply & Installation of India Mark II handpumps: 03 out of 25 No
02 Drinking Water 1.33 3. Supply and Installation of Water Cooler at nearby School: 03 out of 26 No
Construction of Classrooms and Workshop rooms at ITI, Naini
03 Infrastructure 1.10 Balance payment of Community Centers and other Contracts

04 Welfare Activities 0.70 Conducting medical camps, Rural sports, Distribution of Educational Kits etc.

05 Sanitation 0.80 Construction of Individual Toilets in Villages (Lehdi and Amiliya Kala)
Skill Development Workshops: House Wiring & Tailoring
06 Capacity Building 0.03 Conducting SIES Study

07 Restoration of Facilities 0.01 Supply and Installation of Solar Street Lights at associated villages.

08 Miscellaneous 0.02 Miscellaneous expenses for CD activities

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5.14
 Proposed Re- appropriation within Heads

Approved Budget Proposed Final Re- appropriation Reasons for Re-appropriation

Budget as per after 1st Budget Utilization Sought
SN RAP-I & II Reappropriati including WIP- (2) (3) = 1-2
HEADS
on
(In Lakh)- (1)

Mobile Toilets/Toilets have been constructed as per demands

received. As per RAP Plan, construction of drainages was not
possible dur to unavailability of GS/Govt. land besides the
I-A-4 Sanitation 231 Roads. Majority of the land besides were private & agricultural
250 48.81 -201.19
in nature.

Demands for more Installation of Lights in certain pockets of

nearby areas/villages. Hence, the sustainable Solar based
Others -Restoration of 174 Street Lights were installed as per the requests from Gram
I-A-5 community facilities as Solar 28 90.89 +62.89 Sabha/public representatives.
lights & other.

More demand in provisioning of better Connectivity and

setting up of Drinking Water units. Trainings were conducted
Capacity Building (Training & 225 as per the interests’ areas of the local youth. More Focus will
I-B 100 48.89 -51.11 be given in CSR phase.
Exposure tours)
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 Proposed Re- appropriation within Heads

Approved Budget Budget Proposed Final Re- appropriation Reasons for Re-appropriation
as per RAP-I & II after 1st Budget Utilization Sought
SN Reappropriation including WIP- (2) (3) = 1-2
HEADS (In Lakh)- (1)

More expenditure due to request received from Gram

Welfare Activities (Health Sabha/District Administration for focused health related
camps, support to schools initiatives, support to Specially abled people, Provisioning of
363
I-C & PH, Promotion 197 233.53 +36.53 Health ATM, support to Disaster Management Fund, etc.
of sports, Culture)

Relief work during Covid wave in collaboration with District

110 Administration/Red Cross Society etc., health and sanitation
initiatives for local schools, blanket distribution, support to
I-D Miscellaneous 300 311.17 +11.17 TB patients etc. was done

Community Centre, roads, Mini Water Scheme has been

94 installed at Village Bijoura. Other tasks had been covered in
II CD Works at Bijoura * 94 35 -59 other heads jointly for all villages.

TOTAL (CD WORKS) 3672 3672 3672 0.00 50

75.2.9 : Approval of Re-appropriation of CD Budget of MUNPL

Resolution

"Resolved that the proposed Re-appropriation of CD Budget as detailed, be and is hereby

approved for adoption and implementation at MUNPL.”
75: Information – Meja Stage – II
SN Description Status Remark
1 Land Available However additional land will be required
for DFC UP line connectivity of around
12km length and ash dyke (600 acres).
2 Water Additional tie up for Water availability study by WAPCOS in
Stage – II required progress. Confirmation of water
availability of 50 cusec received.
3 Coal Additional tie up for Standing Linkage Committee (Long
Stage – II required Term) in meeting dated 12.02.23 has
recommended coal linkage for Meja Stg-
II
4 Envt Application of TOR after FR awaited for 3x800 MW for inputs required for
Clearance FR. TOR application to MOEF&CC.

5 PPA Signed with UP and UK Re-consent required

in 2011.
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 Contract Closing Status
Total Corporate Awarded : 34

Status No. Contract Name / Remark

Already Closed up to Previous FY 9
Arbitration/Adjudication 3 Ratna, RITES, Fans Asia
Termination 6 Simplex, Tecpro(AHP), Tecpro (AWRS),
Sureland, Sunil Hitech, IVRCL
NCLT 1 Unitech
Closed in Current FY 1 Switchyard Package
Remaining for Closure 14 Status Details

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Thank You
Details of Major Pending Contracts for Closing
S Name of the Contract (upto CCP-11, since DLP will be alive)
No.
1 Power Transformer Work completed; CCP (2,4,6,8) ; CCP 4/11 issued)
2 Outdoor Transformer Work completed; CCP (2-8) ; CCP- 7/11 issued
3 HT Switchgear Work completed; CCP (1,2,4,5,6,8) ; 6/11 issued
4 LT Switchgear Minor work balance
5 Water Pre-Treatment Plant Work completed; CCP-7; 1/11 issued
6 CW equipment Minor work balance
7 Steam Generator Package PG Test of Unit#1 & 2
8 Turbine Generator Package PG Test of Unit#1
9 CHP Erection & Commissioning of DE System.
PG Test of Wagon Tippler and Apron feeders is pending
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Details of Major Pending Contracts for Closing
S No. Name of the Contract Status
10 ESP Unit#2 PG Test evaluation by CENPEEP pending.
11 Electrical Eqpt Supply and Erection Work Completed. (CCP-2,4) ; 2/11 issued
Pkg

12 Air-conditioning Pkg Work balance in ESP.

13 Ventilation Pkg Balance work in Air Washer Unit#1, Unit#2
14 Station C&I Package Minor balance work and AMC Part

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75.2.12

Basic Pay Re-fixation of the Non-Executives of

MUNPL cadre
75.2.12 Basic Pay Re-fixation of the Non-Executives of MUNPL cadre

• DT (Diploma Trainees) -2018 batch was recruited on the rolls of MUNPL through offer
of appointment issued to them in April 2019.
• They were elected from the existing panel of candidates available with NTPC, NRHQ
against advertisement no. 01/2018.
• The advertisement had projected vacancies were for Singrauli, Rihand, Unchahar,
Tanda and Vindhyachal stations under the Northern Region of NTPC Ltd.
• It was also mentioned thereby that the selected candidates shall undergo 02 years
training and will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 15,500/- per month. On successful
completion of training, these candidates will be absorbed in the pre-revised pay scale
of Rs. 15,500 – 3% - 34,500 (W7 grade). The wage revision is due w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
• The offer of appointment to the DTs was issued by MUNPL and they joined in April
2019 at a stipend of Rs. 24,000/- per month. After completion of 02 years of training,
they were regularized at NE-7 grade in April 2021 at a Basic Pay of Rs. 24,000/- per
month (which was the same as the prevailing W7 grade pay-scale of NTPC) + IDA +
Cafeteria Allowance (35%).
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Recent Developments in NTPC

• Protection of Basic Pay of DTs/ATS, who had joined/got regularized in NTPC
after 27.09.2018 (i.e., the date of signing the Wage Revision MOU in NBC) but for
whom the Recruitment Advertisements were issued before 01.02.2019 (i.e., the date
of issuance of NTPC Pay Revision Circular for Workmen) and whose Basic Pay
was fixed at minimum of revised pay-scales of concerned grades, has been done
as a one-time special dispensation.
• In the case of the DTs of MUNPL, the advertisement was issued (by NTPC) in
November 2018 (i.e., before 01.02.2019) and they were regularized in April 2021
(i.e. after 27.09.2018), and their Basic Pay was fixed at Rs. 24,000/- per month (i.e.
minimum of the pay-scale of the concerned grade).
• Revised Basic Pay plus DA as on their respective date of regularization of DTs of
NTPC has been fixed as the sum of the Basic Pay in the pre-revised pay scales
(i.e., Rs. 15,500/- for DTs) plus DA in the pre-revised pay scales (as on their date
of regularization).
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Justification
• DTs of MUNPL had applied against the advertisement no. 01/2018 issued by NTPC Ltd.
where it was stipulated that the candidates shall be absorbed in the pre-revised pay scale
of Rs. 15,500 – 3% - 34,500 (W7 grade), with the additional information that wage
revision is due w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
• Any benefit associated with wage revision/ pay fixation extended recruited during the
window between 27.09.2018 and 01.02.2019, may be principally adopted by MUNPL
for its own DTs.
• Non-executives have submitted multiple requests for re-fixation of their Basic Pay, and
issue also discussed in various Interaction Meetings at HOP and Chairman level.
• Similar pay refixation benefit has also been already extended at other subsidiaries/ JVs
of NTPC like BRBCL.
• Non-executives are permanent on-roll employees of MUNPL. It may be prudent to keep
their morale high for the future growth of MUNPL, with Stage-II, Obra-D and Anpara-D
projects in the pipeline.
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Financial Implication
• Basic Pay at the time of regularization in April 2021 (Rs. 24,000/- per month) shall be
re-fixed at Rs. 34,032/- per month.
• The arrears payable for the period April 2021 – September 2023 per employee shall be
Rs. 5.14 lacs.
• The cumulative arrears payable for the above period for 18 nos. of non-executives
shall be Rs. 92. 52 lacs.
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Resolution

“
“Resolved that the Board Note for Re-fixation of Basic Pay for the non-executive
employees of MUNPL, as proposed, be and is hereby approved.”

“Further resolved that CEO-MUNPL is hereby authorised to take further necessary

action in the above matter.”
75.2.13

Superannuation Benefits for the Non-Executives of

MUNPL cadre
75.2.13 Superannuation Benefits for the Non-Executives of MUNPL cadre

• Superannuation Benefits consist of Provident Fund (PF), Pension, Gratuity and Post
Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB).
• As per DPE O.M. dated 26-11-2008, CPSEs are allowed to contribute 30% of Basic
Pay as Superannuation Benefits, i.r.o. of their executives and non-unionized
supervisors.
• CPSEs like NTPC, POWERGRID, IOCL, etc. have adopted the same distribution of
contribution towards extending superannuation benefits to their non-executives.
• Statutory components of Superannuation Benefits already implemented at MUNPL
w.e.f. regularization of non-executives in April 2021:
• Provident Fund: Employee (12%) + Employer (13%) contribution of wages (Basic Pay +
D.A.) being deposited every month with EPFO, Prayagraj under the Employees Provident
Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
• Gratuity: 4.81% of wages (Basic Pay + DA) under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Group Gratuity Policy has been obtained from The Life Insurance Corporation of India.
• Efforts to obtain suitable Post Retirement Medical Benefits Policy from reputed
insurance agencies did not bear fruit owing to small employee strength, very young age
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Pension Contribution by various CPSEs:

Organizatio Pension Contribution by Employer
n
NTPC 9%
HAL 7%
Average pension contribution
MECON 10%
among peer organizations comes
BCPL 9.2%
NALCO 9.19% to around 9%.
POWERGR 9%
ID
Coal India 6.99%
Ltd.
Proposal: National Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution for non-executives of MUNPL
BEML 7%
proposed at 8.5% of Wages ( B.P.+ D.A) to be effective from the month following date of
approval by the Board of Directors.
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Resolution

“Resolved that the Board Note for deposition of employer’s contribution towards
National Pension Scheme (NPS) for the non-executive employees of MUNPL at
8.5% of Wages ( B.P.+ D.A), proposed to be effective from October 2023, as
proposed, be and is hereby approved.”

“Further resolved that CEO-MUNPL is hereby authorised to take further necessary

action in the above matter.”