The Kerala State Electricity Board, ... vs T.P. Kunhaliumma on 29 October, 1976
9. The facts are sufficiently stated and they do not
require reiteration. B.H.Basavarajappa filed a claim petition
under section 16 (3) of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 before
the District Court and sought enhancement of compensation. It
is pertinent to note that the Hon'ble Apex Court in THE KERALA
STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD, TRIVANDRUM VS.
T.P.KUNHALIUMMA reported in (1976) 4 SCC 634 has held that
while dealing with the applications under Section 16 of the
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 for enhancement of compensation,
the District Judge acts as Civil Court and hence Article 137
applies.