Aurus Tech Pvt Ltd v. Industry, Energy, Labour And Mining Department

912-WP9948-2025.DOC Santosh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 9948 OF 2025 Aurus Tech Pvt. Ltd. Through its Legal Representative Shilpa Sasi

...Petitioner

Versus

The Industry, Energy, Labour And Mining Department, Through Appellate Officer & Chief Electrical Officer & Anr.

...Respondents

Mr. Prasad Sapte, for the Petitioner.

SANTOSH SUBHASH KULKARNI

CORAM:

N. J. JAMADAR, J.

DATED:

30th JULY, 2025 SANTOSH SUBHASH KULKARNI Date: 2025.07.30 15:10:50 +0530 PC:- 1.

Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner. 2.

An arguable question, as to whether the appeal was not barred by limitation arises for consideration, as the order passed by the Assessment Officer prima facie appears to have communicated to the petitioner on 24th April, 2025 and the appeal alongwith Demand Draft of 50% of the amount was filed on 23rd May, 2025.

3.

Issue notice to the respondents for final hearing. 4.

In addition to notice through Court the petitioner is at liberty to serve the respondents by private service and file an affidavit of service.

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Stand over to 20th August, 2025.

6.

The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondents have discontinued the electric supply to the petitioner and thereby the operations of the petitioner have been brought to a standstill.

7.

The learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner will deposit the amount of Rs.1,03,60,829/- by tomorrow with respondent No.2.

8.

In the event the petitioner deposits the amount of Rs.1,03,60,829/- with respondent No.2 by tomorrow, by way of ad-interim relief, the respondents shall restore the electric supply to the petitioner.

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