Parvati Devi v. Purvanchal Vidhut Vitrana Nigam and Another
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Allahabad High Court interim order dated 25 March 2026 in WRIT - C No. 11370 of 2026, Parvati Devi v. Purvanchal Vidhut Vitrana Nigam and another (electricity licensee). Mandamus sought against respondent no.2, the Executive Engineer, for generation of one bill from inception of connection on final reading of 4468KWH units; exclusion of fixed charge for period of temporary disconnection under clause 4.37(a), Uttar Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2005; exclusion of surcharge. Bill dated 20 February 2026 generated after representation made pursuant to co-ordinate Bench order dated 12 December 2025 in petitioner's own case Writ C No. 43924 of 2025. Late payment surcharge of Rs. 2,24,241.30/- contested with reference to clause 6.5(b)(i) (no late payment surcharge on revision of bill upon consumer's complaint found correct). Supply company granted time to issue instructions; matter listed for disposal on 1 April 2026 as fresh; no merits decided.