Today, Hon’ble Justice Ramesh Ranganathan, Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi, commended Mr P. Wilson for making APTEL virtually accessible nationwide. Mr Wilson appeared in person for an appeal scheduled to be heard by the bench consisting of Hon’ble Justice Ranganathan and Hon’ble Ms Seema Gupta, Technical Member (Electricity). Justice Ranganathan inquired about his in-person appearance, questioning why he didn’t opt for a virtual appearance as he was instrumental in establishing Virtual connectivity for APTEL. Mr P. Wilson stated that he had to appear in person due to a technical glitch, but he expressed his pleasure in doing so and highlighted that virtual court access has made it easier to obtain justice. He also said that the voice of Justice Ramesh Ranganathan could be heard at the length and breadth of this Country through virtual connectivity .

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[23/08, 18:11] sekarreporter1: Today, Hon’ble Justice Ramesh Ranganathan, Chairman of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi, commended Mr P. Wilson for making APTEL virtually accessible nationwide. Mr Wilson appeared in person for an appeal scheduled to be heard by the bench consisting of Hon’ble Justice Ranganathan and Hon’ble Ms Seema Gupta, Technical Member (Electricity). Justice Ranganathan inquired about his in-person appearance, questioning why he didn’t opt for a virtual appearance as he was instrumental in establishing Virtual connectivity for APTEL. Mr P. Wilson stated that he had to appear in person due to a technical glitch, but he expressed his pleasure in doing so and highlighted that virtual court access has made it easier to obtain justice. He also said that the voice of Justice Ramesh Ranganathan could be heard at the length and breadth of this Country through virtual connectivity .
Earlier, APTEL did not have regular virtual connectivity, making it difficult for stakeholders and lawyers from various parts of the country to travel regularly to Delhi for their cases. Mr P. Wilson, a Senior Advocate and Member of Parliament, took proactive measures to address this issue. He wrote numerous letters to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, raised questions in Parliament, and spoke in Parliament about establishing virtual facilities for APTEL. He emphasised that stakeholders and lawyers faced difficulties appearing before APTEL in Delhi, the apex body under the Electricity Act.
Thanks to Mr P. Wilson MP’s persistent efforts, including meetings with the Hon’ble Union Minister for Power and representation to implement Supreme Court orders, as well as raising questions in Parliament about the lack of fund allocation for establishing virtual facilities, the Ministry of Power sanctioned the funds and created the necessary infrastructure for virtual connectivity at APTEL and Permanent virtual connectivity was made available since 22nd July 2024. Now, anyone can have their electricity-related appeal grievance addressed through virtual connectivity at APTEL.
Many lawyers and stakeholders were grateful to Mr P. Wilson MP for his outstanding efforts.