NADIAD ELECTRIC CO. LTD. vs NADIAD BOROUGH MUNICIPALITY & ANR.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 22-A of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, which mandates that a licensee must continue to supply energy to certain establishments after the expiry of an agreement unless notified otherwise. The Court held that the Municipality, which had an agreement with the Appellant-Company for electrical supply, was entitled to continue receiving energy under the same terms until a written notice for discontinuation was provided. The ruling clarified the obligations of the licensee and the necessity of a government notification for the establishment to claim benefits under the Act.