SC issues notice to HP on Adani Power's plea seeking Rs 280 cr refund
The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Himachal Pradesh on a plea filed by Adani Power Limited seeking a refund of Rs 280 crore along with interest from the state government in connection with two hydropower projects in Kinnaur district.
On July 18, a division bench of the high court had overturned the decision of a single bench to return the amount of Rs 280 crore to Adani Power.
An apex court bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar issued notice to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government on the appeal filed by Adani Power challenging the high court order.
Adani Power has moved the top court against the high court judgment.
"It will be crucial to mention here that the Council of Ministers (of Himachal government) had decided to issue the refund vide decision on September 4, 2015. Admittedly, the State on its volition had decided to refund the said monies to the petitioner (Adani Power).
"However, the petitioner has remained out of pocket without any reason and at
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