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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCWP/25483/2018disposed of

Gaushala Committee Bassi Pathana v. State Of Punjab

2018-12-05Mr. Justice Krishna Murari2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH.

CWP No.25483 of 2018 (O&M) Date of decision: December 05, 2018 Gaushala Committee Bassi Pathana (Regd.)

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Aman Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Sahil Sharma, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Alok Mittal, Advocate for respondent No.2. Ms. Sheetal Sharma, Dy. Registrar, Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission for respondent No.6.

Rajan Gupta, J.(oral) Petitioner before this court is Gaushala, who is aggrieved by Commercial Circular No.41/2018, Annexure P-4, whereby outstanding amount on account of free supply of electricity to the registered Gaushalas in Punjab is to be recovered. It has been urged before the court that though the State is collecting Cow cess from the citizens, yet it has taken a decision not to continue with the Scheme introduced vide Notification, Annexure P-2 for supply of free electricity.

A query has been put to learned State counsel whether the matter can be examined by the concerned authorities, he submits that it can be done by respondents No.1 & 2.

Under the circumstances, this petition is disposed of with a direction that a Committee comprising the Chief Secretary, Punjab and Chairman of PSPCL shall look into the matter and take appropriate decision. SUKHPREET KAUR 2018.12.11 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-25483-2018 -2Learned State counsel ensures the court that recovery of pending dues shall not be effected and supply of electricity shall not be disconnected till the decision is taken by the concerned authorities. Decision shall be taken within two months from today. In case of any adverse decision, petitioner shall be at liberty to seek redressal by availing appropriate remedy. (RAJAN GUPTA) JUDGE December 05, 2018 'Rajpal'

Whether speaking / reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable:

Yes / No SUKHPREET KAUR 2018.12.11 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document