R.Jeganathan, S/O. Ramasamy, v. the Assistant Executive -
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court held that compounding an offence for electricity theft does not bar civil assessment proceedings under Section 126 of the Electricity Act. The Court barred the civil suit on tampering as the matter falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer under Section 126 and Section 145 of the Act.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; suit confirmed; interim order vacated to allow final assessment after hearing.