C. Y. SOMAYAJULU, J.

( 1 ) HEARD the learned counsel for the appellant. No representation on behalf of the respondent.

( 2 ) THE suit was filed on 13-11-1979 for recovery of Rs. 11,802. 07 due to the respondent from the appellant. The appellant who proposed to establish a flourmill at Mukkalathur of Chittoor District entered into Ex. A-1 agreement with the respondent-Board for supply of electrical energy to the flourmill to be established by them. Since, Gram Panchayat refused to grant permission to the appellant establishing the flourmill, appellant could not establish and run the flourmill. But as per the terms of Ex. A-1 agreement appellant has to pay U. C. M. charges amounting to Rs. 4635. 05 up to the end of May 1971, respondent demanded that amount from the appellant, and appellant paid away that amount on 14-8-1973. Thereafter, on 15-10-1973, respondent gave a notice demanding rs. 1,334. 60 from the appellant as U. C. M. charges for the period subsequent to May 1971, whereupon the appellant requested the respondent to permit him to pay the said amount in five instalments. Respondent by its letter dated 1-11-1973 granted permission to the appellant to pay the amount in three m

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