Star Cement Meghalaya Ltd v. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and 8 Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1Mr. P.Baruah, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the order dated 31-10-2025, passed by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity in similar matters, has been studied. He prays that he may be therefore be allowed to withdraw this instant writ application, with liberty to approach the Appellate Tribunal by placing all the concerned facts for proper adjudication. He further prays that with regard to delay, due consideration be given by the Appellate Tribunal in this regard.

¶2Mr. A.Kumar, learned Advocate General assisted by Ms. S.Laloo, learned counsel on behalf of the respondents No. 3-8, has no objection, but however, submits that if liberty be granted to the writ petitioner to withdraw, whatever recourse thereafter, should be in accordance and as per law.

¶3Mr. S.Nigotia, learned counsel, together with Ms. G.C.Marboh, learned counsel is present on behalf of the respondent No. 2.

¶4On the submission of the learned counsel for the parties, the application is closed on withdrawal, however, with liberty granted to the petitioner to approach the Appellate Tribunal to raise all the relevant issues, and the Tribunal on the application or appeal being preferred, shall give due consideration on the question of condonation and decide the matter in accordance with law.

¶5Matter accordingly stands disposed of.

Judge

Date: 2025.12.02 18:15:07 IST

Serial No.02 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 208 of 2025 Date of Decision: 02.12.2025 Star Cement Meghalaya Ltd., A limited company registered under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 having its registered office at Lumshong, P.O. Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya – 793210, represented by Sri Sanjib Kumar Saharia, Authorised Signatory of the Petitioner Company. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, 6th, 7th and 8th Floors, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nairobi Nagar, New Delhi – 110029, Represented by its Chairman. 2. The Meghalaya State Electricity Commission, New Administrative Building, 1st Floor, Left Wing, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya, represented by its Chairman. 3. The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Lumjngshai Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its Director. 4. The Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Lumjngshai Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its Director. 5. The Director, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Lumjngshai Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 6. The Superintending Engineer, State Load Despatch Centre, Office of the Superintending Engineer (Load Dispatch), Lumjingshai Short Round Road, Shillong – 793001. 7. The Superintending Engineer, Energy Management, Office of the Superintending Engineer (Energy Management), Lumjingshai Short Round Road, Shillong – 793001. 8. The Executive Engineer, State Load Despatch Centre, MePTCL Lumjingshai Short Round Road, Shillong – 793001. 9. Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Plot No. C-001/A/1, 9th Floor, Max Towers, Sec-16B, Noida, Gautam Budha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 201301, Represented by its Chairman and Managing Director. …Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. P.Baruah, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.Nigotia, Adv. with Ms. G.C.Marboh, Adv. for R 2. Mr. A.Kumar, AG with Ms. S.Laloo, Adv. for R 3-8. i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: