KANORIA CHEMICALS & INDUSTRIES vs U.P. STATE ELECTRITY BOARD .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Notification dated April 21, 1990, issued under Section 49 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, which revised electricity tariffs and imposed additional charges for delayed payments. The Court found that the Notification was within the powers of the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board and did not violate any statutory provisions. Consequently, the appeals against the Allahabad High Court's dismissal of the writ petitions were dismissed, affirming the Board's authority to implement the revised tariffs.