KPTCL can’t hike supervision charges for self-executed electrical works sans KERC’s approval: Karnataka High Court (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka High Court ruled KPTCL cannot increase supervision charges for self-executed electrical works without KERC approval, invalidating a ₹1.02 crore demand.

• KPTCL lacked authority to increase supervision charges without KERC approval
• Court ruled that KPTCL's demand of ₹1.02 crore violated regulatory caps
• KPTCL must allow self-execution with original charges and refund excess payments