State alleges inaction on part of Centre to accept its request

Tamil Nadu on Monday moved the Supreme Court for a direction to the Centre to reallocate the 230 MW of round-the-clock power and 1491 MW (available between midnight and 6 a.m.) being surrendered by the National Capital Territory of Delhi, to the State. The suit filed by Tamil Nadu counsel B. Balaji also sought a direction to the Centre to provide necessary corridor for smooth transmission of power in accordance with Sections 37 and 38 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003.