Orissa High Court
WP(C)/26046/2026 of PRAVAT CHANDRA RATH Vs TP CENTRAL ODISHA DISTRIBUTION LTD(TPCODL), BHUBANESWAR on 19 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.26046 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010583092026 Pravat Chandra Rath …. Petitioner Mr. P. Pani, Advocate -versus- Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd., Bhubaneswar & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. L.K. Maharana, Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.26046 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010583092026
Pravat Chandra Rath
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Petitioner
Mr. P. Pani, Advocate
-versus-
Tata Power Central
Odisha Distribution Ltd.,
Bhubaneswar & Ors.
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Opposite Parties
Mr. L.K. Maharana, Advocate
CORAM:
JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
19.08.2026
01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule Nisi, in the nature of writ of MANDAMUS and/or any other appropriate writ/writs, direction/directions and order/orders, calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the O.P. No.2, the Assessing Officer shall not be commanded to conclude and dispose of the final assessment proceeding so initiated pursuant to Notice dt.20.08.2025 vide Annexure-3 after duly considering the show cause reply dt.25.08.2025 vide Annexure-4 of the Petitioner and giving due opportunity of hearing to him within a particular time; If the 0pp. Parties fails to show cause and/or show insufficient and/or false cause, make the said Rule Nisi absolute.”
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4. It is contended that challenging the demand notice issue under Annexure-3 in the nature of provisional assessment, Petitioner though filed his reply / objection on 25.08.2025 under Annexure-4, but prior to taking a final decision on the issue, the authorities are in the process to disconnect the power supply to the Petitioner’s premises.
4.1. It is accordingly contended that Opposite Parties be restrained from disconnecting the power supply, till a decision is taken on the demand, with due consideration of the reply so filed by the Petitioner under Annexure-4.
5. Mr. L.K. Maharana, learned counsel appearing for the TPCODL fairly contended that the final assessment order will be passed with due consideration of the reply made by the Petitioner under Annexure-4, if the same has not yet been passed.
6. Having heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties and considering the submissions made, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider the reply filed by the Petitioner under Annexure-4, prior to issuance of the final assessment order, if not passed in the meantime. Till a decision is taken with due consideration of the reply, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner.
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7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.
(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Basudev
Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: BASUDEV SWAIN Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Aug-2026 16:17:31 Signature Not Verified