1. The petitioners herein who are stated to be registered companies are
before this Court assailing the disconnection of electricity to their business
premises on the ground that the same was done without following the
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procedure as laid down in Section 56 of the Electricity Act, 2003. As such,
the petitioners have impugned Notice of Demand dated 06-06-2025, with a
prayer that directions be issued for immediate restoration of the electricity
supply.
2. Mr. K.Paul, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr. S.Chanda, learned
counsel for the petitioners, has submitted that in terms of Section 56 of the
Electricity Act, 2003, in default of payment, the respondents may after
giving not less than 15(fifteen) clear days’ notice in writing to such person
and without prejudice to his rights, cut off the supply of electricity. He
submits that in the instant case, the same has not been adhered to, inasmuch
as, to the notice dated 06-06-2025, nowhere has Section 56 been mentioned.
He therefore, prays that in view of this glaring irregularity, appropriate
orders be passed for restoration of the electrical connection.
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