CSPDCL Appeal Order Quashed, Remitted

Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 20.08.2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Krishna Kanhaiya Shanu, Line Paricharak, Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL), residing at Gidhpuri Marg, Village Ghotiya, Tahsil Palari, District Baloda Bazar‑Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh.
• Respondents: CSPDCL represented by its Executive Director, Additional Chief Engineer (Office of the Executive Director, Raipur Gramin Area), and Executive Engineer, Kasdol.
• Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WPS No. 3513 of 2020) challenging an appellate order dated 31 January 2020 that dismissed the petitioner’s appeal against an order of punishment.
• Grounds of Challenge: The appellate authority dismissed the appeal by a non‑speaking, unreasoned order, violating Rule 27(2) of the CCA Rules, 1966, which requires a reasoned decision.
• Counsel Positions: Petitioner's counsel argued the order was ultra‑vire and should be set aside; respondents’ counsel defended the impugned order.
• Court’s Observations: The judge noted the appellate order lacked any reasoning and failed to apply the statutory rule, rendering it legally infirm.

Final Outcome

• The non‑speaking order dated 31 January 2020 is quashed.
• The matter is remitted to the appellate authority to reconsider the petitioner's appeal and issue a reasoned and speaking order within 45 days of receipt of this order.
• The writ petition is disposed of with no order as to costs.

Topics: Legal Remedy, Administrative Law, Power Sector Governance