Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Writ Petition (WP(C) No.13077 of 2025) filed by M/s. Bajrangbali Sponge And Power Ltd., Sundergarh, seeking installation of smart meters with pre‑payment facility and refund of security deposit under the Electricity Act, 2003, based on representation dated 07/06/2024 (Annexure‑1).
- Opposite parties include M/s. TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd. (TPWODL) and others; counsel for petitioner: Mr. G.M. Rath; counsel for respondents: Mr. P.K. Tripathy.
- The petition alleges that the claim under Annexure‑1 has not been considered and requests the court to direct the respondents to install smart meters and refund the deposit.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs Opposite Party No.2 (TPWODL) to pass a lawful order on the petitioner’s claim under Annexure‑1 within six (6) weeks from receipt of this order.
- The interim order dated 25‑06‑2025 (I.A. No.10106 of 2025) remains in force until the above decision is made.
- The writ petition and all pending interim applications are hereby disposed of.
Topics: Electricity Regulation, Consumer Rights, Judicial Direction