S. 108 Electricity Act | State Electricity Regulatory Commission Not Bound By Directions Of State/Central Government : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions are not bound by directions from the state or central government under Section 108 of the Electricity Act. The case involved a dispute where the state government issued directions to the regulatory commission, which were challenged in court. The Court held that the regulatory commissions have the autonomy to make independent decisions and are not obligated to follow government directives. The judgment emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of regulatory bodies to ensure fair and unbiased decision-making. This ruling underscores the need for regulatory commissions to operate without undue influence from the government, preserving their role in regulating the electricity sector.