A.P. GAS POWER CORPN. LTD. vs A.P. STATE REGULATORY COMMISSION

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 energy by A.P. Gas Power Corporation Ltd. to its sister concerns. The Court emphasized that the activities of power generation and distribution must comply with statutory requirements, particularly in light of the Reform Act, 1998, which mandates licensing for such operations. The appeals by various cement companies were dismissed, affirming the regulatory framework governing electricity supply.