Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited vs The Rajasthan Textile Mills ...

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the determination of Cross-Subsidy Surcharges (CSS) by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission under Section 42(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The case involved the interpretation of regulatory powers and the rights of industrial consumers availing open access to electricity. The Court upheld the regulatory authority's decision, emphasizing the statutory framework and the importance of balancing public interest with industrial needs. The judgment clarifies the scope of the State Commission's powers in fixing surcharges for open access consumers.