APTEL Litigation

We offer specialised litigation services before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in disputes arising under the Electricity Act, 2003. With deep knowledge of electricity laws, regulatory frameworks, and sector-specific issues, we represent power producers, distribution licensees, transmission utilities, consumers, and investors in high-stakes proceedings involving tariff disputes, regulatory challenges, and compliance matters.



Key Service Offerings

Tariff and Regulatory Disputes

1

Appeals against orders of Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions relating to tariff fixation, power purchase costs, and revenue requirements.

2

Challenges to regulatory determinations on wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharges, and open access charges.

3

Representation in cases concerning renewable energy tariffs, incentives, and Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs).

Licensing and Compliance Matters

1

Appeals relating to grant, amendment, suspension, or revocation of generation, transmission, and distribution licenses.

2

Representation in disputes involving captive generating plants, open access permissions, and compliance with grid codes.

3

Advisory on regulatory compliance under CERC/SERC frameworks and defence against penal actions.

Power Purchase and Commercial Agreements

1

Litigation concerning disputes over Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and procurement processes.

2

Cases involving termination, renegotiation, or enforcement of contractual obligations.

3

Representation in disputes concerning renewable energy projects, supply commitments, and dispatch schedules.

Renewable Energy and Green Power Issues

1

Challenges and appeals involving regulatory measures for solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy projects.

2

Representation in disputes on Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and related compliance obligations.

3

Advisory and litigation strategy for developers, distribution companies, and large consumers on renewable energy regulations.

Appellate and Enforcement Proceedings

1

Appeals under Sections 111 and 121 of the Electricity Act against orders of CERC and SERCs.

2

Representation in enforcement proceedings, directions from APTEL, and contempt actions for non-compliance of regulatory orders.

3

Escalation of appeals to the Supreme Court on substantial questions of law relating to electricity and regulatory issues.

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Block II, Delhi High Court,
Sher Shah Road,
New Delhi - 110503
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    Opp Commissioner of Police Office, Bengaluru - 560001
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