Electricity Law

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 Upholds Termination Clause in Power Purchase Agreement: Rithwik Energy vs. BESCOM (2018)

/ Contract Law, Contract Law with Estoppel, Default Notice, Electricity Act with Open Access, Electricity Law, Judges, Navin Sinha, Power Purchase Agreement, R.F. Nariman, Termination Clause

Supreme Court Upholds Termination Clause in Power Purchase Agreement: Rithwik Energy vs. BESCOM (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a notice of default under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) must strictly adhere to the terms of the agreement to be valid, and whether a party can be estopped from challenging a finding on a subsequent event it

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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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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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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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Supreme Court Upholds Withdrawal of Electricity Tariff Concessions: Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. vs. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (29 January 2016)

/ Arun Mishra, Electricity Law, Electricity Law with Tamil Nadu Revision of Tariff Rates on supply of Electrical Energy Act, 1978, Judges, Prafulla C. Pant, Promissory Estoppel, Ranjan Gogoi, Tariff Rates

Can a government revoke a promised concession on electricity tariffs? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving industrial units in Tamil Nadu. The court held that the principle of promissory estoppel does not prevent the government from withdrawing such concessions. This judgment clarifies the scope of government power over fiscal

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