Billing Assessments Pertaining Electricity Not In Jurisdiction Of Consumer Courts : Delhi State Commission

The Delhi State Consumer Commission ruled that disputes related to billing assessments concerning electricity fall outside the jurisdiction of consumer courts. In this case, the Commission clarified that issues related to billing, tariffs, and service charges by electricity providers are governed by specific regulations under the Electricity Act, and not by consumer protection laws. It emphasized that consumer courts are not the proper forum for resolving such matters, as they fall under the purview of regulatory bodies like the Electricity Regulatory Commission. The ruling directs consumers to approach the appropriate regulatory authorities instead of filing cases in consumer courts, reinforcing the limits of consumer protection law in matters involving utilities.