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After 'Zero' Electricity Bill For 6 Months, Sambhal MP Zia ur Rahman Booked For Power Theft
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5 days ago

After 'Zero' Electricity Bill For 6 Months, Sambhal MP Zia ur Rahman Booked For Power Theft

ABP News  

Samajwadi Party Lok Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, Zia ur Rahman Barq was booked by police for power theft on Thursday. It has been alleged that one of the two electricity meters installed at Barq's residence showed zero power consumption for six months despite being functional. The registration of FIR comes just hours after a team of officials from …

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No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal
1 week ago

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

From 2025, electricity subsidies would no longer be provided to grade-1 and grade-2 state government officers and employees, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after chairing a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited on Monday, where in discussions on incorporating modern techniques to improve the functioning of the Board was held. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

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Kerala High Court Quashes Punishment On Sub-Engineer At Kerala State Electricity Board Invoked Based On 'Factum Valet' Doctrine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Punishment On Sub-Engineer At Kerala State Electricity Board Invoked Based On 'Factum Valet' Doctrine

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court quashed the punishment imposed upon a Sub-Engineer of the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited and exonerated him from all the charges for the delay in issuance of a provisional assessment order, which was imposed by the disciplinary authority by invoking the doctrine of Factum Valet. Background The petitioner, a Sub-Engineer at Kerala State Electricity Board Limited …

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KCR Must Attend State Assembly Sessions: Rajgopal Reddy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

KCR Must Attend State Assembly Sessions: Rajgopal Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Munugode Congress party MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy on Monday demanded that the BRS party floor leader and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao must attend the Assembly sessions without failing to discuss on power sector and failures of the BRS government during their ten-year tenure. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Rajgopal Reddy highlighted failures of the then BRS …

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Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [May 11 to 20]
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [May 11 to 20]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 391 to 2024 LiveLaw 414 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Withdrawal of arbitrator – An Arbitrator always has the option to withdraw for any reason. Shaji Paulose v. Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 2024 LiveLaw 397 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Order XXXIII and Order XLIV – Suits by indigent persons and appeals by indigent persons …

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Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb
5 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb

Raw Story  

"Millions of Texans still lack power as temperatures climb" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. 1 priority, officials emphasized during a Tuesday press briefing in Galveston County, where at least 45% of people still lack power, based …

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State Grid's inspections ensure power supply during tourist season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

State Grid's inspections ensure power supply during tourist season

China Daily  

Staff members from State Grid Weihai Power Supply Company conduct an inspection at a homestay on Jiming Island in Weihai, Shandong province. On Sunday, staff members from State Grid Weihai Power Supply Company and team members from the Rainbow Communist Party Member Service Team conducted an inspection at a homestay on Jiming Island in Weihai, Shandong province. This is a …

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The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]
8 months ago

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]

Live Law  

CRZ Notification CRZ Notification 2011: Storage facility for edible oil not allowed outside port area; Supreme Court affirms quashing of post-facto clearance. High Court Bar Association v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 276 : 2 SCC 536 Supreme Court affirms mandatory e-filing in DRTs & DRATs, says other courts should replicate it. Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra, …

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Kerala High Court Grants Interim Relief To Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Thrissur, Asks State Electricity Board To Not Disconnect Electricity Connection
11 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Interim Relief To Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Thrissur, Asks State Electricity Board To Not Disconnect Electricity Connection

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the State Electricity Board not to disconnect the electricity connection to the petitioner-school Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Thrissur Kendra, on the condition that the petitioners pay the amount claimed by the respondent Board, barring interest. These observations came in a plea by Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Thrissur alleging that the Kerala State Electricity Board could not …

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Government Explores Inclusion of Electricity in GST Framework
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Government Explores Inclusion of Electricity in GST Framework

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The inclusion of electricity within the goods and services tax framework may be a reality soon as the government is exploring all the options in this regard. “As the power ministry is well aware of its potential effects, especially on the revenue loss for the industry, state revenues, and household electricity expenses, the Centre and states are jointly …

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Disconnection Of Agricultural Power Supply, Kerala State Electricity Board Should Pay 2.5 Lakh Compensation: Thrissur Consumer Commission
1 year ago

Disconnection Of Agricultural Power Supply, Kerala State Electricity Board Should Pay 2.5 Lakh Compensation: Thrissur Consumer Commission

Live Law  

The Thrissur Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Sri. Ram Mohan R. partly allowed a consumer complaint against Kerala State Electricity Board for issues related to disconnection of power supply to an agricultural connection. filed a consumer complaint against the Kerala State Electricity Board regarding his agricultural power supply. Arguments of Kerala State Electricity Board The Electricity Board admitted that …

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Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to get 1,100 MW from private generators
1 year, 2 months ago

Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to get 1,100 MW from private generators

The Hindu  

Amidst shortage of power in the face of poor monsoon in the State, Electricity Supply Companies in Karnataka will receive an extra 1,100 MW of power from private power generators. The State government has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act under national disaster management to procure electricity from power generators in the State, which is currently facing a shortage …

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Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms
1 year, 2 months ago

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

The Hindu  

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day and precautions should be taken to avoid load …

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Electricity Tariff: Kerala High Court Strikes Down Regulation Imposing KSEB Pension Liability On Consumers
1 year, 3 months ago

Electricity Tariff: Kerala High Court Strikes Down Regulation Imposing KSEB Pension Liability On Consumers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that electricity tariff charged from consumers will not include the amount allocated to the Master Trust, pension fund of Kerala State Electricity Board employees.Single Bench of Justice Murali Purushothaman struck down Regulation 34 of the the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations,. The Kerala High Court has held that electricity tariff charged from consumers …

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Sweltering heat tests Texas’ power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity
1 year, 6 months ago

Sweltering heat tests Texas’ power grid and patience as thousands in South still without electricity

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ power grid operator asked residents Tuesday to voluntarily cut back on electricity due to anticipated record demand on the system as a heat wave kept large swaths of the state and southern U.S. in triple-digit temperatures. “The delay in restoring power has caused significant hardship for their customers and it is unacceptable,” said Brent Bailey, a …

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The necessity of electricity distribution companies
1 year, 6 months ago

The necessity of electricity distribution companies

The Hindu  

The Electricity Act 2003 provided the framework for the dismantling of the State Electricity Boards and the separation of generation, transmission and distribution into separate companies. In the U.K., a mandatory power pool had been created where all generators submitted bids for the next day, indicating the quantity they could supply along with the price. The price with the quantity …

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Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside RSEB's Decision To Exclude Male Candidates From Compassionate Appointment On LDC Post
1 year, 6 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside RSEB's Decision To Exclude Male Candidates From Compassionate Appointment On LDC Post

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court quashed an order dated October 17, 1996 issued by Rajasthan State Electricity Board which provided for the appointment of only female candidates as Lower Division Clerk under a compassionate scheme. The single judge bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed that exclusion of Male candidates for getting compassionate appointment on the post of LDC is based …

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Why electricity subsidies need an urgent rethink
1 year, 10 months ago

Why electricity subsidies need an urgent rethink

Hindustan Times  

Several assembly elections are scheduled over the next 12 months, with a range of electoral promises being offered by all political parties. However, it is household electricity subsidies that need examination along several dimensions: One, targeting; two, saving energy; and three, financial impacts. Therefore, instead of free power, the system of electricity subsidies needs a structural rethink. The Centre for …

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South Africa declares 'State of Disaster' over electricity crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

South Africa declares 'State of Disaster' over electricity crisis

Firstpost  

The regular massive breakdowns at power stations have led to unprecedented load shedding, with households and business facing scheduled blackout sessions for up to 12 hours a day at times Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a “State of Disaster” due to the country’s electricity crisis during his annual State of the Nation address in Cape Town. “In …

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State Electricity Commissions Have Full Autonomy In Determination & Regulation Of Tariff ; States/UoI Have Only Advisory Role: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

State Electricity Commissions Have Full Autonomy In Determination & Regulation Of Tariff ; States/UoI Have Only Advisory Role: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that State Electricity Commissions possess full autonomy in the determination and regulation of tariff.The State and the Central Government only have an advisory role in the regulation of tariff, the bench of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices AS Bopanna and JB Pardiwala noted.The court also observed that the Electricity Act do not prescribe one dominant method to. …

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MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy
2 years, 4 months ago

MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy

Live Mint  

The state of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among top states providing highest power subsidy bill, accounting for ₹48,248 crore which is 36.4 percent. In 2022-23, with their latest announcements, the state’s budget allocation on electricity subsidy is going to climb over ₹22,800 crore,” Hindustan Times has reported citing a power ministry official on anonymity. According to the Union …

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Law Officer Vacancy At Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission
2 years, 7 months ago

Law Officer Vacancy At Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission

Live Law  

Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for the post of Law Officer on direct recruitment basis. 67,300- 2,13,100 Essential Qualification and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university / Law school. • Minimum 7 years professional experience in legal practice or 7 years working experience as a Law officer/ legal advisor in a Central / State …

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Registrar Vacancy At Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission
2 years, 8 months ago

Registrar Vacancy At Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission

Live Law  

Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission invites applications for the post of Registrar on a deputation/ contract basis. • Judicial/Quasi-Judicial legal matters preferably relating to Electricity laws/Regulations including proceedings, petitions, pleadings, a listing of the case laws, drafting statutes/or legislation. Qualifying Service • Serving/Retired Officers of the Central/State Government or PSU under State/Central Government holding an analogous post, Judicial officers of …

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'Systematic Fraud, Shocks The Conscience': Himachal Pradesh HC On Appointments Made By State Electricity Board Sans Formal Selection Process
2 years, 9 months ago

'Systematic Fraud, Shocks The Conscience': Himachal Pradesh HC On Appointments Made By State Electricity Board Sans Formal Selection Process

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, recently expressed shock at the arbitrary appointments made by the State Electricity Board and the HP Power Corporation, without even conducting any formal selection process.The bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Chander Bhusan Barowalia observed, "The official respondents cannot act as despots or monarchs and are obliged to act in. The Himachal Pradesh …

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