Subrata Kumar Paul v. Cesc Limited and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Disposal of electricity-supply writ petition (WPA 3607 of 2025, decided 21.02.2025, Rajarshi Bharadwaj, J.): petitioner Subrata Kumar Paul without existing electricity connection seeks loop meter from distribution licensee CESC Limited; court directs fresh application, inspection, provision of visible and accessible supply route, payment of requisite charges and completion of formalities, supply within one month of compliance; no costs; no statutes or precedents cited; no monetary quantum stated.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to apply afresh to the distribution company; after inspection, upon provision of a visible and accessible supply route, payment of all requisite costs/charges and completion of formalities, the distribution company shall supply a loop meter in accordance with law, effecting supply within one month of compliance; no order as to costs; parties to act on downloaded copy of the order.