ADONI COTTON MILLS ETC. ETC. vs THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD &OTHERS

The Supreme Court examined the validity of Section 49 of the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, regarding the powers of the Electricity Board to regulate supply and consumption quotas. The Court held that the Board's actions in reducing quotas and imposing additional charges were valid under the provisions of the Act, as they were necessary for maintaining supply amidst resource scarcity. The Court also ruled that the Board could unilaterally vary terms of supply without needing to frame regulations, affirming the Board's authority under the Act.