Supreme Court of India
L.M.L. Ltd. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
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We are of the considered view that the doctrine of estoppel shall apply in the cases where the promise was made.
Judgment, page 26
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Uttar Pradesh Electricity Reforms Act, 1999-ss. 24(2) and (6) Electricity tariff-Fixed by Electricity Regulatory Commission Imposing surcharge on consumers using 500 hrs. continuous supply and consumption during peak hours-Modification in-By one of the licencees/ suppliers (independent feeder)-After making representation to its consumers-Subsequent withdrawal of the modification pursuant to order of High Court opining that the modification was without jurisdiction-Raising of bills as per the rates fixed by the Commission, with retrospective effect-Challenged-Held: The licencee, estopped
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