ELectricity Act 2003
Rekha.....
(Querist) 03 July 2009
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/ Ma’am
our client trapped into the “ Electricity theft “ and received the notice from the Electricity Board to pay immediately Rs. 35,739.70 under Electricity Act 2003 u/s. 135.
The fact of the matter is that our client has informed by a written request to the electricity Board on 21/10/2008 to replace the meter immediately as gas was cming out because of loose connection and seal was broken by our client for safety on 20/10/2008 and paid Rs. 70=00 as a meter repair charges and hving receipt for the same. No action has been taken so far. Our client has paid rs. 140=00 as a energy charges on 03/04/2009.
Again on 17/06/2009 the official of the EB removed the said meter because of broken seal. Our client has written request to the EB on 19/06/2009 for the appreciation of previous facts. On 18/06/2009 the EB has issued the notice to our client to pay immediately Rs. 35,739.70 with report of investigation and Electricity Bill.
Can V file a complaint under consumer Protection Act or other alternative……? Please inform as early as possible
It is for Personal Use sir
A V Vishal
(Expert) 03 July 2009
Dear Ms Rekha
Approach the consumer forum and file a case of deficiency of service, however, it is not clear as to the electricity is consumed for personal use or commercial purpose.
SANJAY DIXIT
(Expert) 03 July 2009
Its a fit case for Consumer Protection Act.
Go Ahead.
PALNITKAR V.V.
(Expert) 04 July 2009
Your client has bonafides. The EB was sleeping for months together. The demand notice now issued can be challenged under Consumer protection Act.
