Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy inaugurated here today anniversary celebration function of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The Chairman and Members of the Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions across the country, Advocates of Bar Association and Power Utilities also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal applauded the role of the Appellate Tribunal in adjudicating complex, legal, technical and financial matters. In particular, he cited the landmark judgment of the Tribunal giving directions to the State Commissions to determine the Retail Supply Tariff every year and before the commencement of the Financial Year. This judgment strengthened the hands of the Regulators and the Distribution companies resulting in improving the financial health of the distribution companies and to improve the reliability of supply to their consumers, Shri Goyal added . He also emphasized on the role of Regulatory Commissions in framing of Regulations, so as to minimize the litigation. Shri Goyal reiterated Government's commitment to ensure 24x7 power supply to the consumers in the days to come ahead and for which he sought co-operation of the Commissions and Tribunal.
Hon'ble Mr. Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam, Chairperson, APTEL speaking on the occasion said that with the establishment of Circuit Benches of the Appellate Tribunal at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, the objective of delivery of justice at the door step has been achieved to a large extent.
The Inaugural Function was followed by Interactive Session between the Chairperson and Members of the Appellate Tribunal and Central & State Commissions in which, issues relating to meet the Renewable Purchase Obligations from Renewable Sources of Energy, encourage development of Renewable Sources of Energy and other issues relating to expedite the delivery of justice were discussed.
Background:
The Appellate Tribunal has been constituted under the Electricity Act as an Appellate body to hear the Appeals arising out of the orders of the Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The Tribunal also has powers to give directions to the Central and State Commissions regarding the performance of their statutory functions.
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Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal applauded the role of the Appellate Tribunal in adjudicating complex, legal, technical and financial matters. In particular, he cited the landmark judgment of the Tribunal giving directions to the State Commissions to determine the Retail Supply Tariff every year and before the commencement of the Financial Year. This judgment strengthened the hands of the Regulators and the Distribution companies resulting in improving the financial health of the distribution companies and to improve the reliability of supply to their consumers, Shri Goyal added . He also emphasized on the role of Regulatory Commissions in framing of Regulations, so as to minimize the litigation. Shri Goyal reiterated Government's commitment to ensure 24x7 power supply to the consumers in the days to come ahead and for which he sought co-operation of the Commissions and Tribunal.
Hon'ble Mr. Justice M. Karpaga Vinayagam, Chairperson, APTEL speaking on the occasion said that with the establishment of Circuit Benches of the Appellate Tribunal at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata, the objective of delivery of justice at the door step has been achieved to a large extent.
The Inaugural Function was followed by Interactive Session between the Chairperson and Members of the Appellate Tribunal and Central & State Commissions in which, issues relating to meet the Renewable Purchase Obligations from Renewable Sources of Energy, encourage development of Renewable Sources of Energy and other issues relating to expedite the delivery of justice were discussed.
Background:
The Appellate Tribunal has been constituted under the Electricity Act as an Appellate body to hear the Appeals arising out of the orders of the Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions. The Tribunal also has powers to give directions to the Central and State Commissions regarding the performance of their statutory functions.
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