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DELHI HIGH COURT
SANJEEV SACHDEVA
Satpal Garg – Appellant
Versus
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. tenant seeks independent electricity connection. (Para 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding tenant's rights and landlord's actions. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. respondent's non-objection to independent connection. (Para 7) |
| 4. court allows connection subject to compliance. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. conclusion and order for uploading. (Para 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT
Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. (ORAL)--The hearing was conducted through video conferencing.
2. By order dated 26.10.2021, notices were directed to be issued to respondent No.2. Office report indicates that notices were sent over Whatsapp. However, none appears for respondent No.2.
3. Petitioner, a tenant in the subject property seeks a separate independent electricity connection at premises being shop No.2 in property number 1868/13, Govind Puri Extension, Kalkaji, New Delhi-110019.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is a tenant protected under the Delhi Rent Control Act. He submits that earlier electricity was sought to be disconnected by the respondent No.2 and accordingly, a petition under Section 45 of Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 was filed in which by interim dated 05.11.2020, the respondent/landlord was directed to
Tenants are entitled to obtain independent electricity connections despite landlord objections, provided they comply with necessary formalities, reinforcing protections under the Delhi Rent Control A....
A tenant can receive a separate electricity connection without the landlord's No Objection Certificate provided formalities are met, affirming protection under tenancy laws.
The main legal point established is the tenant's right to a separate independent electricity connection without requiring the landlord's No Objection Certificate, subject to completing necessary form....
Court can direct the provision of utility services conditioned on compliance with procedures, without needing a No Objection Certificate from a landlord.
A tenant can seek an independent electricity connection even if the registered consumer requested disconnection, without granting special equities regarding ownership.
The court permits the petitioner to apply for a new electricity connection, emphasizing no special rights are granted and the existing rights and contentions of the parties remain intact.
Petitioner is entitled to apply for a new electricity connection without requiring landlord's NOC, provided all dues are cleared and formalities complied with.
Electricity is recognized as a fundamental right essential for existence under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and filing a civil suit does not bar a petition under Article 226.
The main legal point established is that a tenant, being in settled occupation, is entitled to an independent electricity connection as a matter of right, irrespective of the pending eviction suit fi....
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