Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Electricity Newsletter. In this issue, we provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legal and regulatory developments shaping India’s power and energy sector.
This edition features significant judicial pronouncements, including the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Gagan Narang & Ors., which expands the scope of Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003, empowering urban local bodies to initiate tariff-based bidding for Waste-to-Energy projects. We also analyze key decisions from the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), such as the judgment in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. v. Investment & Precision Casting Ltd., which clarifies the methodology for energy accounting when power consumption is sourced from multiple channels. Additionally, we cover APTEL’s ruling in PTC India Ltd. v. Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, reaffirming the jurisdictional boundaries between state and central electricity commissions.
On the regulatory front, we delve into crucial amendments, including the recent changes to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, which introduce clarifications on deviation charges for grid stability. We also examine the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s revisions to its multi-year tariff regulations, which provide greater flexibility in the execution of large transmission projects.
With expert insights into these legal and policy shifts, this newsletter aims to keep stakeholders, policymakers, and industry professionals informed about the evolving electricity landscape in India.
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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