ORDER

Leave granted.

2. We have heard learned counsel on both sides. This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment and order dated March 12, 1993 passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench in M.P. No. 1484/91. The admitted position is that on August 21, 1991, the appellants staff inspected the electrical installation of the respondents connected by the appellant-Board. In the proceedings recorded after the said inspection, the facts noted are as under :

"During the course of inspection, Shri Dilip was present as the representative of M/s. Harsh Wood Products, Banmore, and found the following irregularities. Connection No. 1156 [2556] -

1. No seal found on Meter terminal cover.

2. Body seals of the meter, bearing No.490812 [Right side] and 01443 [Lift Side] found tempered.

3. The seals on Meter Box, bearing No.38556/SE Morena, C-10/MPEB Gwalior, found OK.

Connection No.1158 [2824]

1. No seal found with Meter terminal cover.

2. Meter Body seals, bearing No.49817 [Right Side] & 013361 [Left Side] found broken and tampered.

3. Seal on met