Deccan Fine Chemicals Appeal Stays Grid Charges

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31 July 2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: Deccan Fine Chemicals India Private Limited.
• Respondent: Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) and others.
• Civil Appeal No. 9171/2026 filed for admission of IA No. 203088/2026 – stay application concerning Grid Support charges levied by APERC.
• Hearing held on 29 July 2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
• The impugned order relates to the assessment and collection of Grid Support charges and recurring levies imposed on the appellant.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court admits the appeal.
• The operation of the impugned APERC order is stayed, conditional upon the appellant depositing fifty percent (50%) of the Grid Support charges and the recurring amounts.
• The appellant must deposit the arrears within twelve (12) weeks from the date of the order.
• The order is tagged with Civil Appeal No. 7196 of 2024 for record‑keeping.

Topics: Legal; Electricity Regulation