LAWS(JHAR)-2001-2-13

TAPESHWAR SAHU Vs. B S E B

Decided On February 15, 2001
TAPESHWAR SAHU Appellant
V/S
B.S.E.B. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This application relates to grant of electrical connection in the premises of petitioner appertaining to Holding No.159/A, M.S. Plot Nos. 217, 218, 219 and 211 (Part) at Ratu Road, Opposite New Market, Ranchi.

(2.) The respondents by their letter dated 30-10-2000 directed the petitioner to deposit the dues of Rs.39538.36 paise as was outstanding against erstwhile occupant of the premises to get such electrical connection with further stipulation that his application, otherwise shall be cancelled.

(3.) In spite of time granted to the respondents, no counter-affidavit has been filed on behalf of B.S.E.B. Mr. Tapen Sen, counsel for the Board relied on Circular No. 235 dated 8-2-2000 in support of the stand taken in letter dated 30-10-2000. Relevant portion of the aforesaid Circular dated 8-2-2000 reads as follows :-