(1.) SINCE the issues involved in both the writ petitions are similar in nature, they have been taken up together and common order is being passed.
(2.) HEARD the learned counsels appearing for the petitioner, as well as the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the respondents.
(3.) IT has been further stated that the CERC, in exercise of the powers conferred, under Section 178, read with Section 79(1)(C) of the Electricity Act, 2003, had issued the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Unscheduled Interchange Charges and Related Matters) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2012, hereinafter referred to as the 'Impugned Second Amendment', by which certain amendments are sought to be brought into effect, from 2.4.2012.