Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Electricity Bill Based on Contract Demand Under Section 126 of Electricity Act, 2003 — Consumer Liable for Minimum Charges Even Without Actual Consumption. The court held that the consumer cannot unilaterally reduce contract demand and must pay minimum charges as per tariff, and Section 126 assessment for unauthorized use is not applicable when billing is based on contract demand.
27 Oct 2016The petitioner, Dr. Vinay Tilokchand Karnavat, a medical practitioner running a hospital in Sillod, Aurangabad, filed a writ petition challenging the ...




