Harbans Singh v. the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, CWP-7619-2025, decided 20.03.2025 by Kuldeep Tiwari, J. — Harbans Singh v. The Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd and others; mandamus sought under Article 226/227 Constitution of India for removal of electricity wires running over petitioner's house; held misconceived due to alternate efficacious statutory remedy before Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (distribution licencee) under Electricity Act; petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty; 15-day window to file before Forum and 02-week disposal direction.
What did the court decide?
Petition dismissed as withdrawn; petitioner given liberty to approach the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum concerned, which is to endeavour to decide any motion filed within 15 days within a period of 02 weeks thereafter, after adequate opportunity of hearing. ¶20