14 PW 5 – the Investigating Officer has stated before the Court that the Electric pump was operational when he visited the spot. The statement of PW 2, that there was no availability of cable, and hence he was asked to bring the cable, but the wire which was brought by him, would prove to be dangerous and therefore he was repeatedly requesting the accused to replace the wire has no proof. The said statement is, however, specifically denied by the accused who, in his written statement, has averred that while the electric connection was provided to the complainant in the year 1996, all the necessary requirements were complied with, and cable wire was also provided. At that relevant time, the accused was not the Officer in charge and with the statement coming from PW 4, Shri Babasaheb More, that once electric connections are given, it is not the job of MSEB to give additional wire unless charges are paid, assumes significance. Shri More has also admitted that the payment is to be made in the Bank by Challan and the accused has placed on record, a challan of Rs.200/- though it has not been proved, but the learned Judge has exhibited the same during the course of trial.
