Supreme Court clarifies tariff determination in electricity sector: GRIDCO vs. WESCO & Ors. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue revolves around the determination of tariffs for electricity supply, including the permissibility of passing on principal loan amounts in tariffs, treatment of revenue from power trading, and the locus standi of distribution companies (DISCOMS) to […]
Supreme Court directs fresh review of tariff regulations: M/S Star Wire vs. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s amendment to tariff regulations, which created a distinction between renewable energy projects based on their commissioning date within the same control period, is valid. CASE TYPE: Electricity Regulatory Law Case
Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Special Status in Tariff Determination: Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. vs. Damodar Valley Corporation (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is governed by the Electricity Act, 2003, or if the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, continues to apply for tariff determination. CASE TYPE: Electricity Tariff Regulation. Case Name: Bhaskar
Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination: A Review of Electricity Act, 2003 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is governed by the Electricity Act, 2003 or the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 for tariff determination. CASE TYPE: Electricity Tariff Regulation Case Name: Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. Etc. Etc. vs. Damodar Valley Corporation &
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a surcharge can be levied on arc furnace industries for not shifting to a 66 KV power supply line, despite earlier exemptions. CASE TYPE: Electricity Regulatory Law Case Name: Waryam Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd. vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Judgment Date: 19 June 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 19 June
Can a regulatory body impose a surcharge on industries for not complying with voltage supply norms? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving arc furnace industries in Punjab. This case clarifies the extent of regulatory power in enforcing electricity supply standards and the validity of surcharges imposed for non-compliance. The
Can electricity providers levy a surcharge on industries that don’t upgrade their power infrastructure? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving arc furnace industries in Punjab. The court upheld the surcharge, finding it a justified measure to offset costs incurred by the power corporation. This judgment clarifies the power of
