Sai Bhaskar Iron Ltd vs A.P.Elect.Regul.Commission & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission's tariff orders must comply with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, specifically Sections 61 and 62, which mandate transparency and public participation in tariff setting. The Court emphasized that the Commission's failure to adhere to these statutory requirements rendered the tariff orders invalid. Consequently, the Court quashed the impugned orders and directed the Commission to conduct fresh proceedings in accordance with the law, ensuring stakeholder engagement.