SWASTIC INDUSTRIES vs MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY BD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumers’ Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming that there is no limitation period for issuing a supplementary bill under Section 24 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. The Court clarified that Section 60-A of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, which prescribes a 3-year limitation for recovery suits, does not apply to the Board's power to issue supplementary bills. The Court held that the Electricity Board is entitled to demand payment for electricity supplied, and the appeal by the Electricity Board was allowed.