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MILIND N. JADHAV
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) – Appellant
Versus
Viraj Profile Ltd. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Rule. Heard Mr. Gandhi, learned Advocate for Petitioner and Mr. Singh, learned Advocate for Respondent. By consent of parties, Writ Petition is taken up for final hearing.
2. This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the Petitioner i.e. MSEDCL for the following reliefs:-
b. That pending the hearing and final disposal of the Writ Petition, this Hon’ble Court be pleased to stay the operation, implementation and effect of the impugned order dated 29.08.2018 passed by the learned CGRF;
c. Alternatively, this Hon’ble Court be pleased to issue a writ of Certiorari, or a Writ in the name of Certiorari, or any other appropriate Writ, Order or direction calling for the papers and proceedings leading to the passing of the impugned Order dated 29.08.2018 passed by the learne
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The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum lacks jurisdiction to direct revisions of energy bills and grant subsidies, which fall under the authority of the Government of Maharashtra.
The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum lacks jurisdiction to revise energy bills or grant subsidies, which are matters for the Government of Maharashtra.
MSEDCL's recovery of excess AEC and FAC charges violated MERC orders, necessitating refunds with interest under the Electricity Act.
The Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum lacks jurisdiction to entertain complaints related to theft of energy under the Electricity Act, which are to be addressed by specific statutory forums.
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The distribution licensee cannot impose additional fees for transformer losses on consumers billed at low tension rates, as per established tariff regulations.
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