Chittoor Zilla Vyavasayadarula ... vs A.P. State Electricity Board & ...

The Supreme Court addressed the authority of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Board to alter the policy of supplying electricity to the agricultural sector at a subsidized uniform rate, as mandated by Section 59 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. The Court held that the Board's decision to implement varying tariff rates based on motor capacity was arbitrary and discriminatory, violating the established policy and the assurance given by the Chief Minister. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's ruling and reinstated the uniform tariff policy for agricultural consumers.