WP(C)/3977/2016 on 29 October, 2024
21. In view of the above, this Court is of the view that as there is an
efficacious alternative statutory remedy available to decide the present matter in
terms of Section 127 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003, the petitioner should
approach the alternative forum for disposal of the issues raised in this case. It is
also noticed that this Court in WP(C) 6307/2014 (M/s Sanyeji Ispat Ltd. Vs.
Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. & 3 Others) has, vide order dated
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09.01.2015, directed that the challenge made to the disconnection notice dated
08.12.2014, the final assessment bill dated 19.11.2014 should be decided in
terms of Section 127 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 with the petitioner
requiring to pay 50% of the assessed amount in instalments under Section
127(2), as the same had been agreed to by the parties.