+91 11 498 00000 Schedule a Consultation

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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 and regulatory frameworks, we represent power producers, distribution licensees, transmission utilities, consumers, and investors in high-stakes tariff and regulatory proceedings.

Discuss Your Matter View Services
APTEL Litigation

Key Service Offerings

Appeals against orders of Central and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions relating to tariff fixation, power purchase costs, and revenue requirements; challenges to determinations on wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharges, and open access charges; and representation in matters concerning renewable energy tariffs, incentives, and Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs).

Appeals relating to grant, amendment, suspension or revocation of generation, transmission and distribution licenses; disputes involving captive generating plants and open access permissions; and advisory on regulatory compliance under CERC/SERC frameworks and defence against penal actions.

Litigation concerning disputes over Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and procurement processes; cases involving termination, renegotiation or enforcement of contractual obligations; and representation in disputes concerning supply commitments and dispatch schedules.

Challenges and appeals involving regulatory measures for solar, wind, hydro and other renewable projects; representation in disputes on Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs); and advisory for developers, distribution companies and large consumers on renewable energy regulation.

Appeals under Sections 111 and 121 of the Electricity Act against orders of CERC and SERCs; representation in enforcement proceedings and contempt actions for non-compliance of regulatory orders; and escalation of appeals to the Supreme Court on substantial questions of law.

Why Choose Us

Specialised Focus

Deep expertise in electricity laws and regulatory issues under the Electricity Act, 2003.

Strategic Representation

Balancing sectoral insights with practical commercial considerations.

Diverse Clientele

Experience representing utilities, generating companies, industrial consumers, and renewable developers.

Regulatory Understanding

Familiarity with the functioning of CERC, SERCs, and APTEL ensures precise, effective advocacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Power generators, distribution licensees, transmission utilities, large consumers, and renewable energy developers — anyone affected by a CERC or SERC order can appeal to APTEL.

Yes — appeals on substantial questions of law can be escalated to the Supreme Court, and we advise on and pursue this route where warranted.

Yes — REC-related disputes and broader renewable energy regulatory matters are a specific focus of our APTEL practice.

Facing A Tariff Or Regulatory Dispute?

Let's talk through your options.

Schedule a Consultation Call +91 11 498 00000