JUDGMENT

1. Rule returnable forthwith. Mr. Dipak R. Dave, learned counsel waives service of notice of rule on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 to 3 and Mr. Pratik Jasni, learned counsel waives service of notice of rule on behalf of respondent Nos. 4 and 5. With consent of the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties, the matter is taken up for final disposal today.

2. Present petition is preferred by the petitioner under

Articles 21 and 226 of the Constitution of India, under the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003, under Rules 3 and 4 of the Electricity (Rights of Consumer) Rules, 2020 r/w the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Related Matters) Regulations 2015 with below mentioned relief/s:-

"8(A) This Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus and/or any other appropriate writ in the nature of mandamus and/or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the respondent No.3 to provide/restore new electricity connection in favour of the petitioner at the property of the petitioner;

(B) Pending the admission, hearing and final disposal of this petition, this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct the respondent No.3 to