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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
NINALA JAYASURYA
Kakatiya Seva Trust, Rep By Its., Chairman, Sri. Paruchuri Srinivasa Rao, S/o. Chalamaiah – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh, rep by its Principle, Secretary, Energy Department – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petition filed against illegal disconnection of electricity. (Para 1) |
| 2. arguments over compliance and authority regarding electricity connection. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court emphasizes adherence to rule of law and proper procedure. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. writ petition allowed; order for restoration of electricity. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
ORDER :
NINALA JAYASURYA, J.
The present writ petition is filed aggrieved by the action of the authorities of DISCOM in removing the Electricity Connection bearing No.4611133000468 to the petitioner-Trust, as illegal, arbitrary etc., and for restoration of power connection.
2. Mr.Y.Nagi Reddy, learned arguing counsel inter alia submits that the 1st petitioner-Trust was formed with an object to render service and the revenue- authorities allotted land of an extent of Ac.0.54 cent in Survey No.846-A 10 of Singarakonda Palem Village in the year 2008. He submits that the 1st petitioner-Trust as a part of service activities, took a decision to construct some rooms, and with a view to avail power supply, made an application on 17.02.2025 by paying requisite fees to the authorities of DISCOM. He submits that pursuant to the said appl
Electricity connection cannot be disconnected without prior notice, adhering to principles of natural justice under Section 43(1) of the Electricity Act.
Disconnection of electricity without notice is illegal, violating natural justice and statutory obligations, leading to restoration order in favor of the petitioners.
Disconnection of electricity without notice violates principles of natural justice.
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