- An ALMM List-II exemption for a DISCOM delay asks for relief when the DISCOM, not you, held up commissioning.
- You file it on the NISE DCR portal, the same portal used for DCR certificates.
- The case rests on a clean, dated timeline that pins the delay on the DISCOM.
- Gather net-metering dates, inspection requests, chase emails, invoices and module serials first.
- The List-II cell mandate (around 1 June 2026) faced deferment and court action — verify it is even live.
- This is fast-moving — re-read the latest MNRE order before you file; status as of 20 Jun 2026.
You ordered the modules in good time. You finished the install. Then the DISCOM took months to inspect and fit the meter — and now an ALMM List-II rule threatens to reject the whole project. When the delay is the DISCOM fault, you can ask for an ALMM List-II exemption on the NISE DCR portal. This guide shows you how.
What an ALMM List-II exemption for a DISCOM delay is
An ALMM List-II exemption for a DISCOM delay is relief from the List-II cell rule when your project was ready, but the DISCOM held up commissioning. List-II says the cells inside your modules must come from an enlisted Indian maker. If your job missed the cutoff only because the DISCOM was slow, you can ask for relief.
The request goes on the NISE DCR portal, the same portal you use for DCR certificates. You are not arguing the rule is wrong. You are showing that the timing was outside your control. The whole case stands on dates and documents, not on opinion.
Exemption, extension, or relief — what do you actually file?
The portal may label the option as an exemption, an extension, or a relief request, and the exact wording changes with each MNRE order. Read the live form before you start. If you mainly need more time rather than a full waiver, see our guide to the List-II extension on the DCR portal.
This guide is for EPCs, not homeowners
You, the EPC or installer, file this request. The homeowner or C&I client does not. You hold the procurement records and the DISCOM correspondence, so you are the one who can prove the delay. Keep your client informed, but you run the filing.
When does a DISCOM delay actually qualify?
A DISCOM delay qualifies when you can show your project was complete and ready, but the DISCOM took too long to inspect, approve, or fit the net meter. The key word is ready. If your own paperwork or install lagged, the delay is on you, and relief is far less likely.
Reviewers look for a gap between the date you were ready and the date the DISCOM acted. A long, unexplained DISCOM gap is your strongest argument. A short gap, or one with your own delays mixed in, is much weaker.
Examples that usually help your case
- You applied for net metering well before the cutoff, but the DISCOM sanctioned it late.
- You requested inspection on a clear date, and the DISCOM scheduled it weeks or months later.
- The DISCOM had no meter in stock, and you have a dated record of that.
- A DISCOM portal or staffing problem stalled every job in your area, not just yours.
Examples that usually hurt your case
- You ordered modules late, so the install itself finished close to the cutoff.
- Your documents had errors that the DISCOM kept sending back.
- You cannot match the installed module serials to a pre-rule purchase.
If you are unsure whether your timing is protected at all, first run the grandfathering check for slipped commissioning. Grandfathering may save the project without any exemption request.
What evidence must you gather before you file?
Gather a clean, dated timeline before you touch the portal. The strongest evidence is a record the DISCOM itself created, because the reviewer trusts the DISCOM date over your own note. Build the file in one place so nothing is missing when you upload.
The checklist below is the core evidence set most relief requests need. Treat it as a starting point, then add anything specific to your DISCOM. Every item should be a clear, dated PDF.
Compiled by the SuryaHub team from MNRE and NISE DCR portal guidance. Required documents change per order — verify the live form. Status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Match the modules to the project
The reviewer wants to know the panels on the roof are the ones in your purchase records. List the module serials and RFID numbers, then tie them to the dated BOM invoice. A clean link between serials, invoice and install date closes the loop and removes doubt.
How do you file on the NISE DCR portal, step by step?
You file on the NISE DCR portal by logging in, opening the stuck project, choosing the List-II relief option, and attaching your dated evidence. The flow is short once your file is ready, so do the gathering first. Here is the full sequence.
Gather the DISCOM-delay proof
Collect your net-metering application date, feasibility approval, every dated inspection or meter request, and all chase emails. Build one clean timeline before you log in.
Log in to the NISE DCR portal
Sign in to the NISE DCR portal with your registered EPC or installer account. Confirm the firm details and registered project list are current.
Select the stuck project
Open the exact project held up by the DISCOM. Match it by capacity, location and the module serials on site, so the reviewer sees one consistent record.
File the relief or exemption request
Choose the List-II relief, extension or exemption option the portal shows. State plainly that the DISCOM delayed commissioning, with dates, not blame.
Attach the commissioning-delay evidence
Upload every item from the checklist as clear, dated PDFs. Name each file so the reviewer can map it to your timeline without guessing.
Submit and track the decision
Submit, save the acknowledgement number, and check the portal status regularly. Reply fast to any query, because a slow reply can reset the clock.
Steps reflect the general NISE DCR portal flow as of 20 Jun 2026. The portal labels and form fields change with each MNRE order — verify the live screens before filing.
Write the reason in plain dates, not blame
When you state the reason, lead with dates and facts. Write "net metering applied 12 March; meter fitted 9 August" rather than "the DISCOM was useless". A calm, dated note reads as credible and gives the reviewer exactly what they need to act.
What happens after you file?
After you file, the request enters a review queue, and you track the status on the NISE DCR portal. Save the acknowledgement number the moment you submit. That number is how you and any official find the case again, so keep it with the project file.
The reviewer may send a query asking for one more document or a clearer date. Reply fast. A slow reply can stall or even reset your case, and weeks can slip away while the file sits open. Check the portal on a regular schedule rather than waiting for an email.
If the DISCOM is also rejecting net metering
Sometimes the same ALMM or DCR issue blocks the net-metering approval too. If your connection is stuck at the DISCOM, read net metering stuck on ALMM/DCR and the wider net metering hub. The exemption and the connection are two fronts of the same fight.
There is no guaranteed timeline
No order fixes how long an ALMM List-II exemption decision takes. It depends on your case and the portal queue. Anyone promising a firm date is guessing. Plan for a wait, keep your client updated, and treat every quoted timeline as an estimate.
Why do List-II relief requests get rejected?
Most List-II relief requests fail because the timeline is thin, not because the rule is harsh. The reviewer cannot grant relief on a feeling. Avoid the common gaps below and your request reads as solid and easy to approve.
- No DISCOM-dated proof — your own notes are weak; the DISCOM record carries the case.
- Serials do not match — installed modules cannot be tied to a pre-rule invoice.
- Mixed-in self-delay — your own late steps blur who caused the gap.
- Vague reason — blame instead of dates makes the reviewer dig for facts.
- Slow query reply — you leave a portal query open and the case stalls.
- Wrong project picked — capacity or location does not match the evidence.
Fixing these is mostly about preparation. A tidy, dated file beats a long letter every time. Build the timeline once, name your files clearly, and the reviewer can follow your story without effort.
Is the ALMM List-II cell mandate even in force right now?
The ALMM List-II cell mandate, set around 1 June 2026, faced deferment requests and court proceedings, so its status is unsettled. Do not treat the date as final. Before you file an exemption, you must confirm whether the latest MNRE office memorandum deferred or revised it.
This matters because the relief route depends on the live rule. If the mandate was pushed back, your project may not need an exemption at all. If it stands, the exemption route is real. Read the current order first so you file the right thing.
Where to re-check before you act
Re-read the latest MNRE office memorandum and the recent Business Standard and SaurEnergy coverage. The exact eligibility window and the filing route may be revised. The figures and dates in this guide are point-in-time — verify them against the current MNRE order and the live NISE DCR portal. Status as of 20 Jun 2026.
For the rule itself and its disputed date, see our explainer on the List-II cell mandate of June 2026. It walks through what the mandate says and why the timing is still contested.
How SuryaHub helps you file faster
SuryaHub keeps every date this request needs in one project record, so your timeline is ready the moment you file. The government-workflows module tracks the net-metering and DISCOM steps — application date, feasibility, inspection requests and every chase ticket — beside the module serials from procurement. When a DISCOM delay threatens a project, the proof is already gathered, not scattered across inboxes. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the platform does not file the request for you.
Keep your DISCOM timeline filing-ready
See how SuryaHub tracks net-metering dates and module serials on every job.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an ALMM List-II exemption for a DISCOM delay?+
An ALMM List-II exemption for a DISCOM delay is relief from the List-II cell rule when your project was ready but the DISCOM held up commissioning. The ALMM List-II exemption is filed on the NISE DCR portal with dated proof that the delay was the DISCOM fault, not yours.
Where do I file the ALMM List-II exemption?+
You file the ALMM List-II exemption or relief request on the NISE DCR portal, the same portal used for DCR certificates. Log in with your registered installer account, open the stuck project, choose the List-II relief option, and attach your commissioning-delay evidence. Verify the live portal forms before filing.
What evidence proves a DISCOM delayed my commissioning?+
To prove a DISCOM delayed commissioning, gather your net-metering application date, the feasibility or sanction record, every dated inspection or meter-fitting request, and all chase emails. Add procurement invoices and module serials. The List-II exemption reviewer wants a clean, dated timeline that pins the delay on the DISCOM.
Is the ALMM List-II cell mandate even in force right now?+
The ALMM List-II cell mandate, set around 1 June 2026, faced deferment requests and court proceedings, so its status is unsettled. Before you file the List-II exemption, confirm whether the latest MNRE office memorandum deferred or revised the date. Status as of 20 June 2026 — verify the current order.
How long does an ALMM List-II exemption decision take?+
There is no fixed timeline for an ALMM List-II exemption decision, and it varies with the case and the portal queue. Track the status on the NISE DCR portal and reply fast to any query, because a slow reply can reset the clock. Treat any quoted timeline as an estimate, not a promise.
How does SuryaHub help with an ALMM List-II exemption?+
SuryaHub keeps every DISCOM date, net-metering ticket, invoice and module serial in one project record, so the ALMM List-II exemption timeline is ready when you file. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the platform does not file the request for you.
Sources & references
Rules, forms and dates here come from primary government sources, and several are point-in-time and litigated. Always confirm the current ALMM List-II rule, the live NISE DCR portal forms, and any deferment with the latest MNRE order before you file.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Office memorandums on ALMM List-II, relief windows and any deferment (point-in-time, verify the latest order).
- NISE DCR portal ↗
Where DCR certificates and List-II relief or extension requests are filed (verify the live URL and current forms).
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ↗
IS 14286 module certification and the QCO — a separate rule from ALMM (verify current scope).
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, NISE & BIS sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Filing steps, the evidence checklist and the List-II rule are taken from the government sources above and re-checked regularly. The List-II mandate date and exemption window are point-in-time and litigated — verify against the current MNRE order and the live NISE DCR portal. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.