JUDGMENT

Anup Jairam Bhambhani, J. The petitioner/Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is aggrieved by order dated 20.07.2016 made by the learned Permanent Lok Adalat in case No. EPLA-II/180/2016, whereby, while remanding the case as "unsettled" (sic) and giving opportunity to the respondent/Rampal to seek redressal of his grievance before the appropriate court or forum, the Presiding Officer has directed that the supply of electricity by the petitioner to the respondent shall not be disconnected for non-payment of misuse charges and penalties without due process of law. The petitioner is also aggrieved by the fact that in the impugned order the Presiding Officer has made certain adverse remarks against it and has directed that a copy of the order be circulated to various governmental authorities and senior officials. It is the petitioner's contention that the impugned order has been made by the Presiding Officer without jurisdiction and/or by exercising power and jurisdiction not vested in him by law.

2. It may be mentioned at the outset that the use of the words Presiding Officer, Lok Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalat in this judgement are to be read subject to what is stated in