New Delhi: In a breather to Reliance controlled BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. power distribution companies, the Supreme Court Friday directed the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to continue supplying power to these companies till March 26.

The apex court bench of Justice Surinder Singh Nijjar and Justice A.K. Sikri directed the discoms to pay Rs.50 crore to NTPC as a part payment of its outstanding dues within two weeks.