A.P. Steel Re-Rolling Mill Ltd. vs State Of Kerala And Ors. [Alongwith ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the State of Kerala's industrial policy and the consequent obligations of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) regarding electric power allocation under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. The Court held that the KSEB's failure to process the appellant's application for electric power allocation, despite recommendations from the Green Channel Clearance Committee, constituted a breach of the statutory duty owed to the appellant. The Court emphasized that the delay in granting power connection adversely affected the appellant's ability to commence production, thereby entitling them to seek redress for the loss incurred due to inaction by the Board.