GUJARAT URJA VIKAS NIGAM LTD vs SOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER COMPANY (INDIA ) PVT LTD

The Supreme Court ruled that the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission's authority to extend the control period for tariff orders is governed by Sections 61, 62, and 64 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Court held that the Commission must adhere to the principles of tariff determination as specified in the Act, emphasizing the need for transparency and consumer protection in tariff regulations. The judgment affirmed the Commission's discretion but clarified the limits of its powers in extending control periods without proper justification.