IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 106 CM-8196-C-2022; CM-8197-C-2022 in/and RSA-2389-2022 Date of Decision:11.05.2026 Sanjeev Kumar …..Appellant Vs. The SDO U9ar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVNL) and Ors .….Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Manoj Sharma, Advocate for the appellant. **** DEEPAK GUPTA, J. (ORAL) Learned advocate for the appellant has fairly conceded that Civil Court did not have the jurisdic on in the ma!er. He has accordingly sought permission to withdraw this appeal, but makes a further request to direct the respondents to restore his electricity connec on subject to deposi ng the en re outstanding dues under protest by the appellant. Besides, appellant be also permi!ed to avail the alterna ve remedy available to him. Having regard to the aforesaid statement, the present appeal is hereby dismissed as withdrawn. The respondents shall consider the request of appellant for restoring the connec on of the appellant subject to deposi ng the en re dues under protest and also with liberty to the appellant to avail the alterna ve remedy available to him in accordance with law. NEETIKA TUTEJA 2026.05.11 17:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CM-8196-C-2022; CM-8197-C-2022 in/and RSA-2389-2022 -2- Since this order has been passed without issuing any no ce to the respondents, they will be at liberty to approach this Court, in case, they feel aggrieved. (DEEPAK GUPTA) JUDGE May 11, 2026 Nee ka Tuteja Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No NEETIKA TUTEJA 2026.05.11 17:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document