BRIHANMUMBAI ELECTRIC SUP.& TRAN.UNDERTA vs MAHARASHTRA ELECT.REGUL.COMMISSION

The Supreme Court ruled that the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has the jurisdiction to direct Tata Power Company (TPC) to supply electricity to consumers switching from Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST), as per Regulation 4.7 of the MERC (Standards of Performance of Distribution Licensees, Period for Giving Supply and Determination of Compensation) Regulations, 2005. The Court held that TPC is obligated to adhere to the timelines specified in the regulations for providing electricity supply, thus affirming the MERC's authority in such matters. The appeal by BEST was dismissed, reinforcing the regulatory framework governing electricity supply in Maharashtra.