U.P. POWER CORPORATION LTD. vs M/S. LOHIA BRASS (P) LTD. .

The Supreme Court addressed the conflicting interpretations of the U.P. Electricity (Regulation of Supply, Distribution, Consumption and Use) Order, 1977, as amended by the notification dated 30.4.1984 under Section 29-B of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. The Court held that the U.P. Power Corporation's demand for penalties for violations of peak hour restrictions was valid, affirming the authority of designated engineers to disconnect supply without notice for contraventions. The appeals were disposed of in favor of the State, upholding the legality of the penalties imposed.