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Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Adjustment of revenue surplus prior to re-organisation from ARR of subsequent years post reorganisation not aligned with scheme of reforms under S.131 Electricity Act: APTEL

“As per transfer scheme issued under Section 131 of Electricity Act 2003, the Distribution companies cannot be treated as successors in the interest of the Bihar State Electricity Boards in respect of any surplus found in the books of BSEB relating to the period prior to re-organisation.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Telangana HC dismisses plea of former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao challenging appointment of Commission to inquire into irregularities of power procurement from DISCOMS during his tenure

The Court opined that the press conference was held to update the media about the status of the proceedings before the Commission and the extract of the press conference did not contain any material indicating that Respondent 3 pre-judged the issues pending before him.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Supreme Court explains what qualifies as ‘Change in Law’; directs DISCOMS to compensate Power Generators for all additional charges levied by State instrumentalities

Supreme Court has requested the Union of India along with Ministry of Power to evolve a mechanism so as to ensure timely payment by the DISCOMS to the Generating Companies, which would avoid huge carrying cost to be passed over to the end consumers.