Section 21(3)(b) in The M.P. Vidyut Sudhar Adhiniyam, 2000
(b)notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of the proviso to sub-section (1) of the said Section 44, the Commission shall have the right to refuse the consent if in the opinion of the Commission, that the Grant of consent will adversely affect the operation of the power system or the development of the electricity industry in the State in an efficient manner or otherwise the public interest; and