Case Note & Summary
A batch of writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India was filed before the High Court of Karnataka by several renewable energy companies, including Renew Power Limited, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, Avaada Sustainable Energy, Embassy Energy, and others, along with a partnership firm and individuals. The petitions challenged an order dated 14.05.2018 passed by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The respondents included various electricity supply companies (BESCOM, CESC Mysore, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, and the State of Karnataka. The petitioners sought to quash the impugned KERC order, which purportedly related to wheeling and banking charges for renewable energy projects under open access. Senior advocates appeared for both sides, and the court heard arguments on the legality of the order. However, the detailed factual background, specific legal issues raised, arguments advanced, and the court's reasoning and decision are not contained in the provided judgment excerpt.
Issue of Consideration
Whether the impugned order dated 14.05.2018 passed by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission is liable to be quashed.
