M.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 58 of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, concerning the establishment of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board and the distribution of assets and liabilities from the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board. The Court held that the revenues collected by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board prior to the bifurcation were to be remitted to the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board until a formal division was established. The outcome affirmed the need for compliance with the provisions of the 2000 Act regarding the formation and operation of successor boards.