Court Rejects Power Companies' Attempts to Stop Audit by Comptroller and Auditor General

法院駁回電力公司阻止審計署進行審計的申請

Jun 22, 2026, 22:04

Introduction

The Delhi High Court has dismissed legal challenges from power distribution companies, allowing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to move forward with an audit of their operations.

德里高等法院駁回了電力分銷公司的法律挑戰，允許審計署（CAG）繼續對其營運進行審計。

Main Body

The legal dispute began when BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) filed petitions to cancel notices issued by the Delhi government. The companies argued that the audit interfered with the exclusive authority of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). They claimed that external checks on how tariffs are decided would be an unauthorized action, citing previous court cases to support their position.

這場法律糾紛始於 BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) 和 BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) 申請取消德里政府發出的通知。這些公司主張審計干涉了德里電力監管委員會（DERC）的專屬權限。他們引用之前的法院案例來支持其立場，聲稱對電價決定過程進行外部檢查屬於未經授權的行動。

However, the Delhi government argued that the audit is necessary for the public interest because the costs claimed by these companies directly affect consumer electricity prices. Justice Tejas Karia ruled that the petitions were premature, noting that the government's notices were simply requests for information and not final negative findings. Furthermore, the court stated that the audit is permitted under the legal provisions of the CAG Act.

然而，德里政府認為審計為了公共利益而有其必要，因為這些公司申請的成本直接影響消費者的電費。Tejas Karia 法官裁定這些申請過於早熟，指出政府的通知僅是要求提供資訊，而非最終的負面調查結果。此外，法院表示根據 CAG 法案的法律條文，該審計是被允許的。

After the ruling, Power Minister Ashish Sood emphasized that the audit would increase transparency. He alleged that the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration had a close relationship with the power companies, pointing to a large accumulation of regulatory assets. In response, opposition leader Atishi denied these claims, arguing that the AAP government had previously ordered a special audit, which proves they were not working secretly with the firms. Meanwhile, resident associations supported the audit as a way to verify how public funds are used.

裁決後，電力部長 Ashish Sood 強調審計將增加透明度。他指稱之前的 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 政府與電力公司關係密切，並指出有大量監管資產累積。對此，反對黨領袖 Atishi 否認這些指控，認為 AAP 政府先前已下令進行特別審計，證明他們並非與這些公司私下勾結。與此同時，居民協會支持審計，認為這是核實公共資金使用情況的一種方式。

Conclusion

The court's decision allows the audit process to continue, and the next steps will now be managed by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

法院的決定允許審計程序繼續，接下來的步驟將由副總督 Taranjit Singh Sandhu 管理。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The "B2 Bridge": Mastering Complex Causality

At the A2 level, you describe things simply: "The companies are sad because the court said no." To reach B2, you must connect actions to consequences using more sophisticated logical links.

🔍 The Linguistic Shift: From 'Because' to 'Resultant' Language

Look at this specific phrase from the text:

"...the costs claimed by these companies directly affect consumer electricity prices."

Instead of saying "Prices go up because of the costs," the author uses [Subject] $\rightarrow$ [Active Verb] $\rightarrow$ [Object]. This is the hallmark of B2 fluency: using precise verbs to show how one thing changes another.

High-Value Verbs for Your Toolkit:

Affect / Influence: Use these instead of "change."
Interfere with: Use this when one thing stops another from working correctly (e.g., "The audit interfered with their authority").
Emphasize: Use this instead of "say strongly."

🛠️ Practical Application: Upgrading Your Sentences

A2 Level (Basic)	B2 Level (Professional)
The audit is good for the public.	The audit increases transparency for the public.
The court said the petitions were too early.	Justice Karia ruled that the petitions were premature.
The AAP government said they didn't hide things.	Atishi denied these claims, arguing they were not working secretly.

💡 Pro-Tip: The "Power of the Adverb"

Notice the word "directly" in "directly affect."

Adding a precise adverb (like directly, significantly, or previously) is the fastest way to move from A2 to B2. It tells the reader how something happened, not just that it happened.

Vocabulary Learning

dismiss (v.)

To officially decide that a legal case or claim is not worth considering or is not valid.

Example:The judge decided to dismiss the case due to a lack of evidence.

petition (n.)

A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to an authority with respect to a particular cause.

Example:The company filed a petition to the court to stop the audit.

interfere (v.)

To get involved in a situation when it is not wanted or not necessary, often hindering the process.

Example:The companies argued that the audit would interfere with the regulator's authority.

unauthorized (adj.)

Not having official permission or approval.

Example:The security guard stopped the unauthorized person from entering the building.

premature (adj.)

Happening or done before the proper or expected time.

Example:The judge ruled that the legal challenge was premature because no final decision had been made.

provision (n.)

A condition or requirement in a legal document or law.

Example:Under the provisions of the contract, the employee must give one month's notice.

transparency (n.)

The quality of being open and honest, without hiding information from the public.

Example:The new law was designed to increase transparency in how government funds are spent.

accumulation (n.)

The process of gathering a large amount of something over a period of time.

Example:The accumulation of debt led the company to file for bankruptcy.

verify (v.)

To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

Example:The auditor needs to verify the company's financial records.

Practice B2 words in a crossword→