Authority: Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur, J.
Order Date: 30 June 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Sudhir Kumar Patra & Ors. (petitioner) vs. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL) & Ors. (respondent).
- Nature of dispute: Disconnection of electricity connections (two agricultural, one commercial) due to alleged unpaid dues.
- Amount claimed: Aggregate dues of Rs 5,25,716 owed by the petitioner to WBSEDCL.
- Petitioner’s relief sought: Restoration of electricity supply and permission to pay the outstanding amount in installments.
- Court’s observations: Petitioners could not provide any instruction on the mode of payment; the request for installments lacks legal basis; petitioners continue business operations and even supply electricity to third parties through an agricultural connection; consequently, no equity exists in favour of the petitioner.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition (WPA 13186 of 2026) is dismissed.
- Liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach WBSEDCL and make full and complete payment of Rs 5,25,716 in accordance with law.
- WBSEDCL is permitted to take necessary steps for recovery of the dues.
Topics: Electricity Dues, Court Order