The petitioner challenged the installation of an electricity meter on a shared wall, alleging safety risks. The Court rejected the petition, finding the location safe based on the utility's inspection and stating the grievance pertains to a dispute properly before civil courts.
Relief to remove the electricity meter was denied.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
ANIL KUMAR GOYAL .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rachit Gupta & Mr. Vinit Tyagi, Advocates.
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GOVERNMENT OF NCTD .....Respondent Through: Mr. Rishab Raj Jain, Mr. Sharique Hussain & Ms. Gauri Jain, Advocates for BSES YPL/R-2. Mr. Rajesh Kumar Luthra, Advocate for R-4.
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN O R D E R
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W.P.(C) 13635/2024
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Mohalla Imli Kucha Harjas Mal, Sitaram Bazar, Delhi-110006 .
W.P.(C) 13635/2024
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PRATEEK JALAN, J
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 ‘pv/Kb’/
W.P.(C) 13635/2024
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a direction for removal of the electricity meter installed on the boundary wall between the two shops.
Whether the petitioner can use the High Court forum to ventilate grievances related to a landlord-tenant dispute pending in civil proceedings.
Anil Kumar Goyal
Government of NCTD
BSES Yamuna Power Limited
Occupier of Shop No. 1157
Prateek Jalan
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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