Association Of Industrial Electricity ... vs State Of A.P. And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 26 of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1998, concerning the fixation of electricity tariffs by the Regulatory Commission. The Court held that the appeals challenging the tariff for the year 2000-2001 had become infructuous due to the expiration of the tariff period, but acknowledged the potential for future disputes regarding tariff fixation. The Court emphasized that any tariff must comply with the parameters set out in subsections (7) and (9) of Section 26, particularly regarding non-discrimination among consumers.