MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY D.CO. LTD. vs M/S.LLOYDS STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD.

The Supreme Court, in Civil Appeal No. 3551 of 2006, addressed the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission under Section 42 of the Electricity Act, 2003, affirming the Commission's authority to direct the refund of Rs. 227.9 lakhs to the respondent company for improper service line charges. The Court held that the Commission's decision was valid despite objections regarding jurisdiction, emphasizing the consumer's right to seek redress. The appeal by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. was dismissed, upholding the Appellate Tribunal's ruling.