K.Surya Lakshmi, v. Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The court disposed of a writ petition challenging a provisional assessment notice for alleged energy theft. Directing reference of the matter to the Special Court under Section 154(5) of the Electricity Act to determine civil liability, it held the amount already paid by the petitioner shall abide by the Special Court's order.
What did the court decide?
Directing the respondents to refer the matter to the Special Court for determination of civil liability within three months of the order date.