M/S. NAVA BHARAT FERRO ALLOYS LTD. vs TRANSMISSION CORPN.OF A.P.LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the demand for additional charges on delayed payment of electricity dues under Clause 32.2.1 and 34 of the Terms and Conditions of Supply (TCS). The Court emphasized that the interim order allowing the appellant to pay at a revised rate of 48 paise per unit would continue during the pendency of the appeals. The judgment clarified that the Electricity Board's collection of dues at enhanced rates from other consumers would not necessitate refunds, establishing the principle that interim arrangements can be modified but must remain in effect until final resolution.