P. Vasudeva Rao v. the Superintending Engineer and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Port Blair Circuit Bench writ petition (WPA/112/2024, decided 06.02.2024): mandamus-type direction for time-bound disposal of an unanswered representation dated 01.01.2024 seeking electricity/power supply connection under the relevant regulations and electricity supply code; disposal ordered within two weeks with an opportunity of hearing and communication of a reasoned decision within four days; single judge, Moushumi Bhattacharya, J.; petitioner P. Vasudeva Rao v. The Superintending Engineer and another.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent no.2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 1st January, 2024 within two weeks, after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing, and to communicate the reasoned decision to the petitioner within four days from the date of the decision. ¶13