06.08.2026 Sl. No.: 16 Court No.7 BM WPA 15020 of 2026 NITAI GIRI VS WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED & ORS. Mr. Malay Bhattacharyya Mr. Pradip Paul Ms. Renesa Dey ... for the petitioner Mr. Kanak Kiran Bandyopadhyay ... for the respondent/WBSEDCL 1. At the outset the typographical error in the order dated July 15, 2026 is corrected by substituting the expression “Rs.1,39,830/-’’ by ‘‘Rs.1,33,830/-’’. 2. Report in the form of an affidavit filed on behalf of the respondent WBSEDCL authority is taken on record. 3. The report reveals that upon the petitioner being found involved in the unauthorised use of electricity a final order of assessment dated February 20, 2020 was passed under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003, finding the petitioner liable in the sum of Rs.1,88,840/-. The report also indicates that out of the said sum a sum of Rs.1,28,840/- still remains due and owing from the petitioner. 4. The report has given a breakup of the amount of Rs.1,33,830/- that had been demanded of the petitioner by the respondent WBSEDCL authorities through the 2 demand notice dated May 30, 2026, which has been impugned in the present writ petition. 5. The report further reveals that a subsequent bill has also been raised upon the petitioner on July 21, 2026 calling upon the petitioner to pay a sum of Rs.1,35,864/-. Thus, as at present according to the WBSEDCL an aggregate sum of Rs.1,35,864/- is due and payable within the first due date and a sum of Rs.1,33,867 is the past outstanding. 6. Mr. Bhattacharyya, Learned Advocate appearing for the petitioner submits that the electricity authority should be directed to accept such payment of instalment. 7. Although no mandatory order can be made directing WBSEDCL authority to accept the payment on instalments, however, since the petitioner has been enjoying electricity connection upon payment of the current dues, it will be open to the petitioner to approach the electricity authority with an appropriate representation seeking payment of the aforesaid sum in instalments. If such representation is made, WBSEDCL authorities would consider the same in accordance with law and take appropriate decision. It is made clear that no mandatory order has been passed on the WBSEDCL authority and the authority shall be free to either allow the petitioner to pay the said sum in instalments or take 3 such other decision as they may deem fit and proper in accordance with law. 8. With the aforesaid observation, WPA 15020 of 2026 stands disposed of. 9. No costs. ( Om Narayan Rai, J. )