Help?-whether advocates office is a commercial activity office office?

Rajat sahotra (Querist) 03 October 2011 This query is : Resolved
Dear experts,

Whether advocates office is a commercial activity office for the purpose of charging electricity bills on commercial rates by the Electricity department for electricity consumption.

any citations please.

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R.Ramachandran (Expert) 03 October 2011
It has been held civil appeal no. 1065/2000 (Chairman, M.P. Elecrticity Board and others V/S Shiv Narauan and others) by a three judges bench of the SC that Energy consumed by advocate in premises away from residential premises and exclusively used for professional purpose- is an activity of commercial character and to be charged commercial rate.

Rajat sahotra (Querist) 03 October 2011
thanx mr Ramachandran.....but how should i approach the electricity department for not charging the commercial rates for electricity consumed.

whether through court,by making an simple application to them or any other way you may suggest Sir.

R.Ramachandran (Expert) 03 October 2011
Dear Mr. Rajat,
Did you really go through and understand what I replied?
I am afraid not, seeing your subsequent query.

ajay sethi (Expert) 03 October 2011
mr ramchandran has stated that it is commercial activity and commercial rates are to be charged for electricity . period

Rajat sahotra (Querist) 03 October 2011
yes..my apologies to you Sir.....i misread and misunderstood.

Any way thanks to both of you for correcting me in time before i make a mistake

Advocate. Arunagiri (Expert) 03 October 2011
If the advocate is having his office cum residence, it is a not a commercial usage.

If the advocate is having a separate and exclusive office, it is definitely a commercial usage, commercial EB charges applicable.