NABHA POWER LIMITED vs PUNJAB STATE POWER CORPORATION LIMITED

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute involving the recovery of tariff deductions by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited from Nabha Power Limited, arising under the Electricity Act, 2003. The Court clarified the entitlement of the appellant to certain costs, including washing and transportation of coal, and directed the respondent to remit the payable amount within three months, with interest if delayed. The Court also dismissed the respondent's application for a delay in payment, emphasizing the appellant's right to the specified costs. The judgment reaffirms the procedural and substantive principles governing tariff disputes under the Electricity Act.