U.P.POWER CORP.LTD. vs M/S AMAUSI TEXTILE MILLS LTD..

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's order quashing the decisions of the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and the Electricity Ombudsman, directing U.P. Power Corporation Limited to pay Rs.1,69,261 to the respondent. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural fairness, particularly the principle of audi alteram partem, as established under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court found that the previous orders were arbitrary and did not comply with due process, thus reinforcing the necessity for proper hearings in administrative decisions.