2026:HHC:40022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No.16286 of 2026 Date of Decision: 18.09.2026 _______________________________________________________ M/s N.G. Polymers …….Petitioner Versus Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited & Anr. … Respondents _______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the Petitioner: Mr. O.C.Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Ms. Sunita Sharma, Senior Advocate with Ms. Harshita Dogra, Advocate. ____________________________________________________ Sandeep Sharma, Judge(oral): Though, prima-facie, this Court is of the view that present petition is not maintainable for the reason that alternative remedy is available to the petitioner for redressal of its grievance in terms of Section 42(5) of Electricity Act, which enables consumers to approach Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, however, having taken note of the fact that -respondent Electricity Board without adhering to the principle of natural justice, has straightway proceeded to issue notice dated 29.08.2026 (Annexure P-1), thereby calling upon petitioner to deposit total sum of Rs. 61, 882,729.85/- on account of MF variation with further stipulation that in case aforesaid amount is not paid within 1Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:40022 a period of 15 days, electricity connection would be disconnected, this Court is persuaded to intervene to the extent that till the time petitioner approaches competent authority i.e. Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, no coercive action shall be taken by respondent Electricity Board in terms of impugned notice. 2. Consequently, in view of the above, the preset petition is disposed of, reserving liberty to the petitioner to approach Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum within a period of two weeks, which, while adjudicating the dispute interse parties, shall also consider prayer, if any, made by the petitioner for interim relief at first instance, but till then instant order shall remain in force. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Sandeep Sharma), Judge September 18,2026 (shankar)