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 Upholds State Commission’s Authority in Power Purchase Agreements: Southern Power Distribution Company Limited vs. Hinduja National Power Corporation Limited (2022) Date of the Judgment: February 2, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 101 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J. and B.R. Gavai, J. Can a power distribution company withdraw from a power purchase agreement (PPA) after
Supreme Court Upholds Differential Electricity Tariffs for Self-Financing Educational Institutions: Kerala State Electricity Board vs. Principal Sir Syed Institute Date of the Judgment: 20 February 2020 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Deepak Gupta, J., Aniruddha Bose, J. Can electricity tariffs for educational institutions vary based on whether they are self-financing or government-aided? The Supreme
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission can extend the control period of a tariff order by using its inherent powers. CASE TYPE: Electricity Law, Contract Law, Regulatory Law Case Name: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited vs. Solar Semiconductor Power Company (India) Private Limited and Others Judgment Date: 25 October 2017 Introduction Date of
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
