KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD REP. BY ITS SECRETARY vs PRINCIPAL SIR SYED INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL STUDIES

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of tariff notifications issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999. The Court held that the Commission's tariff determination process must adhere to statutory guidelines, ensuring transparency and fairness in the setting of tariffs for self-financing educational institutions. The judgment emphasized the need for regulatory compliance and upheld the validity of the Commission's notifications, thereby dismissing the petitions challenging the tariff structure.