8 10.03.2025. WPA 3226 of 2025 SM Anita Sonkar Vs CESC Limited & Ors. Mr. Bidyut Kr. Halder Mr. Indranil Halder … for the petitioner Mr. Shoham Sanyal … for the CESC Ltd.

Mr. L . Mondal … for the respondent no.4 Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is a tenant in respect of a property but is unable to obtain a new electricity connection due to obstruction created by the private respondent/landlord. Affidavit of service filed in Court today shall be kept on record.

Learned counsel appearing for the CESC Limited files a report.

Let the report be kept on record.

Learned counsel appearing for the private respondent no.4 submits that the petitioner is not an occupant of the property and, therefore, cannot be termed as a tenant.

Even without delving into the merits of the petitioner’s status with respect to the property, the petitioner, as an occupant, is entitled under Section 43 of the Electricity Act, 2003 as depicted in the report filed by the CESC, to get new electricity supply irrespective of the objection raised by the landlord/owner.

Accordingly, WPA 3226 of 2025 is allowed, directing CESC Limited to provide a new electricity connection to the petiti