T.S.Asok v. Kerala State Electriciy Board
Case brief
What is this about?
This single-paragraph order disposed of a writ petition challenging penalty imposed under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The court held that the statutory remedy is bypassed by appealing prematurely and did not automatically suspend electricity supply.
What did the court decide?
No suspension of electricity supply during remedy period; statutory appeal to Deputy Chief Engineer of neighbouring circle permitted under specific circumstances.