Refund of deposit paid to eb by landlord
GUNAPALAN
(Querist) 25 June 2014
This query is : Resolved
We were running a business firm in a PSU township in Tamilnadu for 27 years. There were two electricity meters, a single phase and 3 phase for our use. Both the meters were in the name of PSU. Based on the usage we were asked to pay additional current consumption deposit once in 2 years. Though the notices were in the name of PSU they were sent to us and we paid them and retained the receipts. It is more than 2 years since we vacated the premises and the deposits along with the accumulated interest have become around 30000/-. We have been approaching the PSU for refund but, they are directing us to TNEB stating that the deposits are with them though it
is in their name. TNEB is not willing to accept our request stating that the meters are still in use and it is the PSU which can surrender the meters and ask for refund. Can someone help us how to proceed in this situation?
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 26 June 2014
Issue legal notice through your lawyer and proceed for recovery of the amount/dues against the PSU.
Sankaranarayanan
(Expert) 26 June 2014
Yes commercial query and approach local lawyer
GUNAPALAN
(Querist) 26 June 2014
Thank you very much for all the experts for providing us with clarity.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 27 June 2014
Yes a notice to the PSU demanding the refund of security deposit amount will open the avenue for solution.
GUNAPALAN
(Querist) 28 June 2014
Thank you very much for your guidance.
