A.P. ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION vs M/S. R.V.K. ENERGY PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1998, in relation to the orders of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Court held that the establishment of mini power plants (MPPs) under G.O. No.116 and G.O. No.152 is valid, emphasizing the need for regulatory compliance and the role of the Commission in tariff fixation. The judgment affirmed the state's policy to liberalize the power sector and attract private investment, thereby upholding the legality of the MPPs' operational framework.