INDIAN ALUMINUM COMPANY ETC. vs KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

The Supreme Court interpreted Sections 49 and 59 of the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, affirming that the State Electricity Boards have the authority to frame uniform tariffs and can fix different tariffs under specific circumstances without showing undue preference. The Court held that agreements for electricity supply, including those with State Governments, are deemed to be made with the Boards as per Section 60. The Court concluded that the Boards can negotiate special tariffs with consumers, thus validating the agreements made under Section 49(3).