Balraj Singh v. Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CWP-9374-2013 (O & M) Date of decision: 16.08.2017 Balraj Singh ....Petitioner V/s Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. and ors.

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. B.S. Rathee, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Sandeep Vermani, Advocate, for the respondents. **** Rajan Gupta, J. (Oral) Petitioner has prayed for a writ in the nature of mandamus to direct the respondents to ensure 24 hours electricity supplied to them as per existing policies. It has been urged that the Gram Panchayat, Harsana Kalan, has given land free of cost for installing of sub-station/power house for facility of the village. However, no action has been taken by the respondents till now.

Mr. Vermani has put in appearance on behalf of the Nigam. He submits that pursuant to order dated July 06, 2017, Mr. S.N. Sharma, S.E., OP Circle UHBVN, Sonepat, is present in court today. He seeks to place on record his affidavit. Prayer is accepted. Same is taken on record. He submits that, in case, a duly authorized representative of the residents of the village appear before respondent No.3, he shall afford an opportunity of hearing to him and take a decision, thereafter, as per the existing policies. In view of statement made by learned counsel for Nigam, no further direction is necessary. Petition is disposed of. Sukhpreet Kaur 2017.08.19 14:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-9374-2013 (O & M) ::2::

It is, however, made clear that petitioner shall be at liberty to file afresh in case any cause of action still subsists. (RAJAN GUPTA) August 16, 2017 JUDGE sukhpreet Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Sukhpreet Kaur 2017.08.19 14:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document