Can PNGRB Fix Every Gas Price? (IGL Case)

Can a statutory regulator invent powers not granted by Parliament to control retail prices? In PNGRB v Indraprastha Gas Limited, the Supreme Court ruled that a regulatory body must act strictly within statutory boundaries. The court held that the Board lacks the power to unilaterally fix city gas network tariffs or retail prices without express legislative authorization. In this video you will learn: • Limits on regulatory authority under the PNGRB Act, 2006 • Supreme Court ruling in PNGRB v Indraprastha Gas Limited on price regulation • Application of the ultra vires doctrine to regulatory bodies Important case laws: • Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board v Indraprastha Gas Limited Useful for: LL.B. (3-year and 5-year integrated), UGC NET Law, CLAT PG and University semester exams. Free notes, quizzes & more: https://www.thelaweasy.com #Shorts #AdministrativeLaw #CaseLaw #LawEasy