MARKANDEYA KATJU, CJ, J.

( 1 ) THIS writ appeal has been filed against the impugned judgment of the learned Single judge dated 18. 11. 2005 by which the petition was dismissed.

( 2 ) HEARD counsel for the parties and perused the record.

( 3 ) THE facts in detail have been set out in the judgment of the learned Single Judge and hence we are not repeating the same except where necessary.

( 4 ) IN our opinion, it is not necessary to go into the facts of the case as the appellant has a statutory remedy of appeal under Section 127 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

( 5 ) WE have held in a recent Division Bench decision in Ram Kishan Vs. NDPL in LPA No. 746/2004 decided on 30. 11. 2005 that ordinarily no writ petition should be entertained regarding disputes relating to electricity, water, telephone or other kinds of bills if there is a forum provided under the statute or rules and regulations for resolving such disputes as there would be an alternative remedy.

( 6 ) SO far disputes concerning bills issued under the Electricity Act are concerned, there is a provision for an Ombudsman under section 42 (6) and a Forum for redressal of grievances of consumers under Section 42 (5) of the Electrici

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