1. The present appeal has been preferred by Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as CESC) challenging an order dated 23rd April, 2025 passed by learned Single Judge in the writ petition being WPO/122/2025. By the said order the learned Single Judge directed the writ petitioner/respondent no.1 herein to pay Rs.1,50,000/- within a period of 7 days along with reconnection charges without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the parties. It was also directed that upon such payment CESC will reconnect the electricity connection of the writ petitioner and he shall go on paying the current bills. It was further observed that the said interim order shall remain in effect for a period of two months from date and that the matter will be taken up for hearing after three weeks when CESC shall produce the relevant records.

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