In Brief
This case involved challenges to the validity of Rajasthan's 2016 open access regulations, particularly their impact on captive power generators and inter-state electricity consumers. The Supreme Court upheld the regulations, holding that the RERC has jurisdiction to regulate intra-state aspects of open access even when power originates outside the state. The Court found that scheduling requirements, advance notice conditions, and penalty provisions are reasonable safeguards for grid stability and not arbitrary restrictions on access rights. The judgment affirmed that open access, though protected by statute, is subject to necessary regulatory conditions that prevent commercial gaming and ensure reliable power supply to all consumers.
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