WP(C)/16036/2026 of BHAGABAT PRASAD DASH Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 18 August 2026

ORDER

18.08.2026

04. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

3. Mr. L.K. Maharana, learned counsel appearing for the TPNODL contended that in the meantime power supply has been restored to the Petitioner’s premises on 24.07.2026.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner does not dispute the submission so made by Mr. Maharana, learned counsel appearing for the TPNODL.

5. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “ It is, therefore, prayed that, your lordship's may graciously be pleased to issue Rule NISI in the nature of Mandamus/ Certiorari calling upon the Opp. Parties No.2 to 5 to show

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cause as to why they shall not be directed to forthwith restore electricity supply to the petitioner's premises and further as to why they shall not be directed to correct the petitioner's consumer particulars (name, address, consumer number, phone number, meter number etc.) and to re-compute the petitioner's electricity dues in accordance with law, after giving due credit for payments already made and after excluding: (i) All amounts illegally added after disconnection dated 18.03.2023; (ii) Excess/false arrears shown in the April 2018 and May 2022 bills; and Direct Opp. Parties No.2 to 6 to duly implement the GRF decision dated 15.05.2023 (as pronounced in the presence of the parties); And in the event the opp. parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause the said rule be absolute and the Opp. Parties No.2 to 5 be directed to forthwith restore electricity supply to the petitioner's premises and further be directed to correct the petitioner's consumer particulars (name, address, consumer number, phone number, meter number etc.) and to re-compute the petitioner's electricity dues in accordance with law, after giving due credit for payments already made and after excluding: (i) All amounts illegally added after disconnection dated 18.03.2023; (ii) Excess/false arrears shown in the April 2018 and May 2022 bills and Opp. Parties No.2 to 6 be directed to duly implement the GRF decision dated 15.05.2023; And may further be pleased to pass any other order (s)/direction(s)/ writ (s) as deem fit and proper; And for which act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.”.

6. Considering the prayer made and the fact that electricity has been restored, this Court while disposing the Writ Petition permits the petitioner to make an appropriate application for re-computation of the demand so made against the Petitioner before Opposite Party No.3.

6.1. It is observed that if any application will be filed within a period of two (2) weeks hence, Opp. Party No.3

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shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of such application. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.3 be communicated to the Petitioner.

6.2. Opposite Party No.2 is also directed to give a personal hearing to the Petitioner for such re-calculation of the demand. Till a fresh decision is taken as directed, no coercive action be taken against the Petitioner.

7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of.

(Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Subrat

Judge Digitally Signed Signed by: SUBRAT KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 20-Aug-2026 17:52:42 Signature Not Verified