Telangana High Court Upholds ₹81.12 Lakh Cross-Subsidy Demand Against Margadarsi

The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition from M/s Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited challenging an ₹81.12 lakh cross-subsidy demand notice issued by Southern Power Distribution Company Limited. The charges relate to the 2005-06 through 2014-15 financial years.

Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka ruled that the petitioner failed to prove its generator held valid government consent under Section 43-A (1)(C) of the Electricity Act-1948. The court rejected the company's reliance on 1997 and 1998 government orders as sufficient evidence of consent, noting the petitioner could not produce the required documentation during proceedings.

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