[Civil Appeal No.10707 of 2014 arising out of SLP (Civil) No.29322 of 2010]. [Civil Appeal No.10708 of 2014 arising out of SLP (Civil) No.9869 of 2008]. The question involved in the appeals is whether policy decision dated 14.6.2006 issued by the Government of Uttar Pradesh regarding supply of the electricity to power loom bunkers on the flat rate could have been applied by the U.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter referred to as "the Commission") to the industries availing HV-2 category connection. To dispose of the appeals, we notice facts from civil appeal arising out of SLP (Civil) No.9869 of 2008. The backdrop facts indicate that the Commission fixed tariff for the year 2004-2005, whereby rebate of Rs.5,000/- per consumer was granted to power loom bunkers availing LMV-2 and LMV-6 connections in accordance with policy of the U.P. Government. LMV-2 is a non domestic light, power and electricity connection, LMV- 6 electricity connection is of small and medium power having connected load up to 100 HP for industrial/processing or agro-industrial purposes, power loom, etc. HV-2 connection is provided for utilising large and heavy power for industrial and other purposes having contracted load of above 100 HP. Industries which are having load more than 100 HP are covered by tariff HV- 2.
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