Kamaleshan v. the Superintending Engineer and Anr.
Electricity connection – Delay in granting connection despite application dated March 21, 2024
Case brief
What is this about?
Kamaleshan v. The Superintending Engineer and Another, WPA/45/2026, High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair, decided February 04, 2026. Writ petition by applicant who sought electricity connection on March 21, 2024 and had not received it. Court directed completion of the entire process within 15 days, grant of connection within 15 days if formalities complied with, and a reasoned explanation if connection not granted. Petition disposed of. Advocates: U. Paratha Sarathi (petitioner); S. C. Mishra (respondents).
What did the court decide?
Directions to the respondents to complete the entire process within 15 days from date and to grant the electric connection within 15 days if all formalities are complied with; failing which, a reasoned explanation must be furnished. ¶14