M/S.S.V.A.Steel Re-Rolling Mills ... vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Kerala High Court's judgment regarding the entitlement of new manufacturing units to uninterrupted electricity supply and exemptions from electricity duty as per the Government Order dated 21st May 1990. The Court held that the appellants, having complied with the conditions of the policy, were entitled to the benefits promised, including exemption from power cuts for five years and electricity duty. The Court emphasized the binding nature of the Government's assurances under the policy, reinforcing the principle of legitimate expectation in administrative law.