This order disposed of a writ petition challenging steps taken by the Bihar State Electricity Board to initiate a certificate case for recovery of dues totaling Rs.4.83 crore due to the petitioner's non-cooperation. The court held that no interference was warranted.
Writ application stands disposed of with order refusing interference.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.8921 of 2011
=========================================================== 1. M/S J.M.G.Steel Pvt.Ltd., a Company incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, Industrial Area, Fatuha, District Patna, through its Director, Gopi Chand Goenka S/O Late Musadhilal Goenka, Resident of Tehrighat, P.S. Khajekala, Town Patna City, District Patna
.... .... Petitioner/s
Versus
.... .... Respondent/s
=========================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. SURAJ SAMDARSHI For the Respondent/s : Mr. ANAND KUMAR OJHA
=========================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY KUMAR TRIPATHI ORAL JUDGMENT Date: 31-07-2015
As per the counter affidavit, especially para 4, total liability running against the consumer has now added up to Rs.4,83,94,192.00 for which a certificate case has also been initiated, which is Certificate case No.195 of 2012-13.
Though steps were taken up for grant of remission and also for compliance with the order of the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum but the petitioner did not cooperate in letter and spirit, therefore, remedial measure to protect the interest of Power Holding
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Company has been taken.
Writ application stands disposed of.
No interference is warranted with the action so initiated because petitioner will have now to defend his interest before other forums.
(Ajay Kumar Tripathi, J)
R.K.Pathak/-
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether writ interference is warranted against the action initiated for recovery of dues where the petitioner failed to cooperate with remedial measures.
M/S J.M.G.Steel Pvt.Ltd.
The Bihar State Electricity Board
The General Manager cum Chief Engineer, Central Area Electricity Board
The Chief Engineer, Commercial and Revenue, Bihar State Electricity Board
The Electrical Superintending Engineer, Electric Supply Division, Patna Circle
The Electrical Executive Engineer, Commercial and Revenue, Bihar State Electricity Board
Ajay Kumar Tripathi
As recorded by the court registry
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