Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 14 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – Kanchan Enterprises, sole proprietor Ashok Kumar Bharti, registered at Bihra, Palamau; Respondents – Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) and its officials (Director, General Manager – Project & Fund Management, General Manager‑cum‑Chief Engineer, Electric Superintending Engineer).
- The petition seeks direction to respondent No. 4 (Electric Superintending Engineer) to pay admitted dues for work allotments ESE D.ganj 194 dated 05‑02‑2020 and ESE D.ganj 1341 dated 11‑11‑2016, related to village electrification under the 10th Plan (left‑over IVRCL).
- Kanchan Enterprises completed the work, obtained a completion certificate, but alleges that JBVNL has not paid the amount of Rs.28,62,042, nor interest from the due date.
- Respondent counsel argued that the claim must be examined by the competent authority and suggested that the petitioner file a fresh representation before respondent No. 3 (General Manager‑cum‑Chief Engineer).
Court Observations & Directions
- The court allowed the petitioner to correct its description in the petition.
- Without deciding the merits, the court granted liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh representation before respondent No. 3, attaching all relevant documents.
- Respondent No. 3 is directed to verify the documents, provide a hearing to the petitioner’s representative, and render an informed decision within six weeks of receiving the representation.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed with the liberty and direction above; the petitioner may pursue its claim through the prescribed fresh representation, and the respondent must decide within the stipulated timeframe.
Topics: Payment Dispute, Electricity Distribution