UTTARANCHAL JAL VIDYUT NIGM.LTD. vs JAIPRAKASH ASSOCIATES LTD.

The Supreme Court examined whether the Committee constituted by the appellants complied with Regulation 23(ii) of the Electricity Supply (Consumers) Regulations, 1984. The Court held that the constitution of the Committee must adhere to the regulatory requirements and that the appellants were permitted to withdraw their suit and file an appeal before the prescribed authority. The Court directed that the appellate authority must decide the appeal on merits without raising objections regarding limitation, ensuring that no coercive steps are taken for three months against the respondents.