NARAYANAN SANKARAN MOOSS vs THE STATE OF KERALA AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that under Section 4(1) and (3) of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, the State Government must consult the State Electricity Board after considering the licensee's explanation before revoking a license. The Court found that the Board was consulted prior to receiving the appellant's explanation, violating the statutory requirement for a second consultation. Consequently, the revocation of the license was deemed invalid, and the appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition.