The Supreme Court ruled that electricity consumers are not liable for tariff charges tied to a power plant that has stopped supplying electricity. Restoring an earlier order against Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd., the court held that consumers should not be forced to bear costs of plants that are no longer operational. The decision is a major relief for power consumers facing legacy tariff claims.
India’s power distribution sector is set for a Rs 11.2 trillion overhaul by 2035, with smart metering moving from hardware upgrades to measurable outcomes. The Central Electricity Authority says digital infrastructure, automation, and AI/ML will power intelligence-driven operations, boosting reliability, improving billing efficiency, and reducing losses, as India targets over 10 crore smart meters by FY27.
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Andhra Pradesh is set to roll out a policy that allows large data centres to obtain power distribution licences. The move is aimed at securing reliable electricity for high-demand facilities. Firms that meet defined eligibility criteria could build and operate their own internal power distribution systems, reducing supply uncertainty as data needs surge.
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