Electricity Act, 2003

Supreme Court Upholds Tariff Calculation Methodology under Electricity Act: Damodar Valley Corporation vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (2018)

/ Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 14, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 38, Electricity Act, 2003, Judges, K.M. Joseph, Ranjan Gogoi, Regulatory Law, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Tariff Regulations

Supreme Court Upholds Tariff Calculation Methodology under Electricity Act: Damodar Valley Corporation vs. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (2018) Date of the Judgment: December 3, 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 1053 Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, CJI, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J., K.M. Joseph, J. Can a power generating company claim interest on its entire capital, in addition to returns […]

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Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Special Status in Tariff Determination: Bhaskar Shrachi Alloys Ltd. vs. Damodar Valley Corporation (23 July 2018)

/ Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 20, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 40, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 14, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 174, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Finance, Accounts and Audit, Judges, R. Banumathi, Ranjan Gogoi

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

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Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination: A Review of Electricity Act, 2003 (23 July 2018)

/ Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 20, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 40, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 14, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 174, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Judges, R. Banumathi, Ranjan Gogoi

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 &

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Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination, Clarifying the Interplay Between the Electricity Act and the DVC Act (23 July 2018)

/ Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 20, Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948 with Section 40, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 14, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 174, Judges, R. Banumathi, Ranjan Gogoi

Supreme Court Upholds DVC’s Tariff Determination: A Detailed Analysis Date of the Judgment: 23 July 2018 Citation: [Not Available in the Source] Judges: Ranjan Gogoi, J, R. Banumathi, J. Can a regulatory body’s tariff regulations override specific provisions of a parent act? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case concerning

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Supreme Court Clarifies Appointment of Chairperson in State Electricity Regulatory Commissions: State of Gujarat vs. Utility Users’ Welfare Association (2018)

/ Constitutional Law, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 84, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 85, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 86, J. Chelameswar, Judges, Judicial Review, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Separation of Powers

Supreme Court Clarifies Appointment of Chairperson in State Electricity Regulatory Commissions: State of Gujarat vs. Utility Users’ Welfare Association (2018) Date of the Judgment: April 12, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 305 Judges: J. Chelameswar, J., Sanjay Kishan Kaul, J. Can a State Electricity Regulatory Commission be headed by a non-judicial member? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Rights in Electricity Act Dispute: Maharashtra State Electricity vs. Appellate Authority (15 February 2018)

/ Abhay Manohar Sapre, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 126, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 127, Electricity Law, Judges, R.K. Agrawal

Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Rights in Electricity Act Dispute: Maharashtra State Electricity vs. Appellate Authority (2018) Date of the Judgment: 15 February 2018 Citation: 2018 INSC 125 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Can a consumer be denied the right to appeal against an assessment of unauthorized electricity usage? The Supreme Court of

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Supreme Court Limits Inherent Powers of Electricity Regulatory Commissions in Tariff Disputes: Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd vs. Solar Semiconductor Power Company (25 October 2017)

/ Breach of contract, Contract Law, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 64, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 86, Judges, Kurian Joseph, Power Purchase Agreement, R. Banumathi

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

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Supreme Court clarifies coal cost calculation in Power Purchase Agreement: Nabha Power Ltd. vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (2017)

/ Contract Law, Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 63, Implied Terms, Interpretation of Contracts, Judges, Rohinton Fali Nariman, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Tariff Determination

LEGAL ISSUE: Interpretation of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) concerning the calculation of energy charges, specifically regarding the cost of coal. CASE TYPE: Contractual Dispute/Electricity Law. Case Name: Nabha Power Limited (NPL) vs. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) & Anr. Judgment Date: 05 October 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 October 2017 Citation: 2017

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Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Power Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Tariff Determination

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

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Supreme Court Upholds Surcharge on Arc Furnace Industries for Not Shifting to 66 KV Supply: Waryam Steel Castings vs. Punjab State Power Corporation (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Regulatory Law, Regulatory Power, Statutory Authority, Tariff Determination

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

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Surcharge on Power Supply: Supreme Court Rules Against Arc Furnace Industries in Waryam Steel Castings Case (2017)

/ Electricity Act, 2003, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 61, Electricity Act, 2003 with Section 62, Judges, Navin Sinha, Ranjan Gogoi, Tariff Determination

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

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