A.P.Gas Power Corpn. Ltd vs A.P.State Regulatory Commission & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision regarding the necessity of a license under Sections 15 and 16 of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reform Act, 1998 for the supply of electricity by the AP Gas Power Corporation Ltd. to its sister concerns. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Reform Act, 1998 apply to the activities of power generation and distribution, thereby requiring compliance with licensing regulations. The appeals by Madras Cements Ltd. and others were dismissed, affirming the regulatory framework governing electricity supply.