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RUDRANEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED

WP/11970/2014 · 2025-03-20

Shri S G Chapalgaonkar

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Writ Petition No.11970/2014 :: 1 :: IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD WRIT PETITION NO. 11970 OF 2014 Rudranee Construction Company … PETITIONER VERSUS Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited … RESPONDENT ....... Mr. Amit A. Yadkikar, Advocate for Petitioner Mr. Sanjay Mundhe, Advocate for Respondent ....… CORAM: ALOK ARADHE, CJ. & S.G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. DATE: 20th MARCH, 2025. P.C. : 1. In this Writ Petition, the Petitioner, which is a Construction Company, has assailed the validity of the bill dated 13/7/2013, by which a sum of Rs.12,24,367/- has been demanded by the Flying Squad of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited in exercise of powers under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003. 2025:BHC-AUG:8468-DB Writ Petition No.11970/2014 :: 2 :: 2. Learned Counsel for the Petitioner has submitted that, the Petitioner has deposited a sum of Rs.15,00,000/-, and for past 11 years, no demand has been raised on behalf of the Respondent. Therefore, the Petitioner is presently advised not to prosecute the Petition. Needless to state that the Petitioner shall be at liberty to approach such forum for redressal of its grievance in case occasion arises. With the aforesaid liberty, the Petition is disposed of. (S.G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.) (CHIEF JUSTICE) FMPathan/-