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The Supreme Court clarified that for computing compensation in motor accident claims, the deceased's income includes all allowances, regardless of taxability. Future prospects for a permanent employee below 40 are to be added at 50%. Income tax deduction, if applicable, must be calculated as per the actual tax slab rates for the relevant year. Facts Of The Case: The case originated from a motor accident claim filed by the dependents of a 27-year-old engineer employed with the Power Grid Corporation of India, who died in an accident. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation of approximately ₹88.20 lakhs. This computation included his full monthly salary of ₹53,367 (comprising basic pay, DA, and other allowances), applied a multiplier of 18, added 50% for future prospe...

The Supreme Court held that the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) can exercise regulatory powers under Section 79 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to impose compensation for delays, even without specific regulations under Section 178. It clarified that CERC’s orders under Section 79 are appealable to APTEL under Section 111, not through writ petitions unless jurisdictional or constitutional issues arise. The Court emphasized that regulatory gaps can be addressed via Section 79, distinguishing it from legislative rule-making under Section 178. The High Court erred in entertaining the writ petition when an alternative remedy existed. Facts Of The Case: The case involved a dispute between Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) and Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company L...

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