M/S ANTARCTIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED vs PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of voltage supply for induction furnace industries under the Electricity Act, 2003, particularly Section 61, which mandates the Appropriate Commission to specify tariff terms. The Court held that the Punjab State Electricity Board's circular exempting existing consumers from the 17.5% surcharge for non-conversion to 66 KV was valid and should be honored, thereby upholding the recommendations of the High Powered Committee. The judgment emphasized the need to protect consumer interests while rationalizing electricity tariffs.