Mostakim Ali v. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Mostakim Ali v. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) and Ors.; WPA 11116 of 2025; electricity connection for submersible pump set; way leave issue identified during inspection by local villagers; Rule 3(b) of the Works of Licensees Rules, 2006; application to District Magistrate within two weeks; decision preferably within three months; opportunity of hearing to petitioner, WBSEDCL representative and concerned parties; reasoned order; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to approach the District Magistrate with an application under Rule 3(b) of the Works of Licensees Rules, 2006 (to be filed within two weeks) for resolution of the way leave issue; the District Magistrate to decide in accordance with law, preferably within three months of receipt, after hearing the petitioner, WBSEDCL's representative and other concerned parties, and to communicate a reasoned order forthwith; the writ petition disposed of.