DELHI HIGH COURT
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
Pradeep Kumar – Appellant
Versus
BSES Yamuna Power Limited – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. correct petitioner's address mistakenly listed. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner seeks restoration of electricity supply. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. respondent agrees to restore electricity meter. (Para 5) |
| 4. electricity as a basic amenity. (Para 6) |
| 5. conditions for restoring electricity connection. (Para 7) |
| 6. order made without prejudice to rights. (Para 8) |
| 7. writ petition disposed of. (Para 9) |
JUDGMENT
Manoj Kumar Ohri, J. (Oral)--At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in the memo of parties, the petitioner's address has been inadvertently mentioned as 14149/910, A/2 Street No.8, Jagjivan Nagar, Loni Road, Shahdara Delhi-110093 whereas the correct address is 1449/910, A/2 Street No.8, Jagjivan Nagar, Loni Road, Shahdara Delhi-110093.
2. It is noted that notice was directed to be issued to respondent No. 2 which as per office noting, stands served however, none is present for respondent No. 2.
3. By way of the present writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner, who claims to be an occupant of property bearing No. 1449/910, A/2 Street No.8, Jagjivan Nagar, Loni Road, Shahdara Delhi 110093 (hereinafter, referred to as
Electricity is a fundamental amenity that must be provided to occupants, irrespective of ownership disputes, ensuring connectivity based solely on occupancy.
Electricity is a basic amenity that cannot be denied to a tenant solely based on the landlord's refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate.
Electricity is a basic amenity and cannot be declined to a tenant based on the landlord's refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate.
Electricity as a basic amenity must not be denied to a tenant due to landlord's refusal to provide a No Objection Certificate.
Electricity supply cannot be denied to a lawful occupant based on landlord's refusal to provide NOC; the applicant's legal occupation is sufficient for connection processing.
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 an essential service and cannot be declined to a tenant based on the landlord's refusal to issue an NOC.
The tenant has the right to seek a new electricity connection without requiring a no-objection certificate from the owner, subject to compliance with formalities and payment obligations.
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.
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