Sardar Dilip Singh,Andanot v. Tgspdcl,Chairmanandm.D,Hyd,And 3

HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI W.P.No.3503 of 2015

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking the following relief: "....to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction declaring (1) alleged inspection conducted by the officials of the 1st respondent on 02.02.2015 in respect of SC.No. V3011749 Category LT II(B)-Non Domestic/Commercial situated at 4-9-295, Sikh Chawni, Hyderabad, consequently based on alleged inspection issuing provisional assessment notice under section 135 of Electricity Act, 2003, is contrary to GTCS is as illegal unauthorized being violative of section 135 sub-section 2, 3 & 4 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (ii) clause No 10.1.3, 10.1.6, 10.2.1, 10.4 of the general terms and conditions of supply of the 1st respondent as highly, illegal, arbitrary and irrational being contrary to section 154 (2) of Electricity Act, 2003 and (iii) consequently set aside the provisional assessment notice letter No.

ADE/OP/MIRALAM/C-III/D.No.1822, dated 05.02. 2015 of the 2nd respondent and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case." On 18.2.2015, this Court granted interim direction subject to condition that the petitioners deposit 50% of the demanded amount by the respondents.

Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents contended that in pursuance of the interim order granted by this Court on 18.2.2015, the petitioner has already deposited 50% of the demanded amount and that the matter

may be referred to the Special Court for final assessment of pilferage amount.

In view of the same, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to refer the matter to the Special Court for final assessment of pilferage amount. No costs. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending, shall stand closed.

_____________________________________ JUSTICE ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI Date: 30.01.2020 rkk