GRIDCO LTD. vs WESTERN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY OF ORISSA LTD. AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of tariff fixation orders passed by the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Electricity Act, 2003. The court analyzed the powers and obligations of the Commission under Sections 62 and 82 of the Act, including the determination of tariffs and revenue requirements for electricity supply. The judgment clarified the scope of regulatory authority and the procedural requirements for tariff setting, ultimately upholding the orders issued by the Commission. The decision reinforced the statutory framework governing electricity tariffs and the independence of regulatory commissions.