Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction, Bench of Justice Om Narayan Rai
Order Date: 03 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kamal Halder; Respondents: The CESC Limited (electricity utility) and a private respondent (unnamed).
- Petition filed as W.P.A. 22046 of 2026 alleging inaction by CESC authorities in effecting electricity supply to the petitioner.
- CESC asserted it is ready and willing to supply electricity but faces resistance from the private respondent.
- Private respondent contended that the petitioner is already receiving electricity; the petitioner refuted this claim.
- The Court observed that, based on CESC’s own submission, the petitioner is entitled to electricity supply and any objection by the private respondent cannot be entertained.
Final Outcome
- CESC is directed to effect electricity supply to the petitioner within two weeks of the petitioner complying with any necessary formalities.
- If the private respondent offers resistance, CESC may approach the Officer‑in‑Charge, Dumdum Police Station for police assistance; the costs of such assistance shall be borne by the petitioner.
- The supply will not create any special equity or right in favour of the petitioner.
- No costs are awarded; the writ petition stands disposed with the above observations.
- Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order upon compliance with requisite formalities.
Topics: Electricity Supply, Court Order