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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity is a statutory body in India that hears appeals against orders of electricity regulatory commissions and the Central Electricity Authority.
- What is the time limit for filing an appeal before APTEL?
- Can an APTEL order be challenged, and where?
- How does APTEL differ from the CERC and SERCs?
- Does APTEL hear matters beyond electricity?

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