WRIT PETITION 1504 of 2016 on 18 November 2003

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'* and 3'^^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'* and 3'^^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one]in the natureof Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4Bof Andhra PradeshElectricity Duty Rules, 1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES)dated 18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act,1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugned proceedings[No.][ CEIG][ /AO]/Duty /ED2 /RJY /D.No.1504/2016 dated10.08.2016 issued by the 2ndrespondent threatening disconnectionof power supply to the petitioner'sunit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, withoutjurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh ElectricityDuty Act, 1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed underArticle 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 34967 OF 2016)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleasedtodirectthe 2net respondentnottotakeanycoercivestepsincludingdisconnectionofpowersupplytothepetitioner'sserviceconnection no.RJY 647 pursuant to proceedings No. CEIG /AO /Duty /ED2/RN /D.No.1504/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"^* respondent.

Between:

M/s.SriSarvarayaSugarsLimited,havingitsBottlingUnitat,Vemagiri, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh - 516 311 Rep. by itsManager, Sri.Y.V.Dorayya

...PetitionerAND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3'*^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3'*^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional(B) The impugned proceedings No.CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.144312016 dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2nd respondentthreatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner's[unit for][ non]payment of arrears of electricity duty as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdictionand contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act,1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed[under][ Article][ 14]and 19(1)(g)of the Constitutionof India and consequently[set-aside]thesame.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection][ no.][ RJY]161pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1443/2016 dated 9.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

WRIT PETITION NO: 28236 OF 2016Between:

M/s.ZuariCementLimited,havingitsfactoryKrishnaNagar,Yerraguntia,KadapaDistrict,AndhraPradeshRepbyitsVicePresident- Legal Sri. Trivikram Dasu

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep by the Secretary, Energy DepartmentSecretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety, and Safety and[Chief][ Electrical]Inspector to Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No. 5-17-6, 1/16, 2ndand 3'"'^ Floor, Brodipet, Guntur.Inspector to Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No. 5-17-6, 1/16, 2ndand 3'"'^ Floor, Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No. 128, Energy (REWS) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939andunconstitutional(B)TheimpugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No. 1475/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the2nd respondent threatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegalarbitrary withoutjurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh ElectricityDuty Act, 1939 besides violating the petitioner's Rights guaranteed underArticle 14 and 19(10(g) of the Constitution of India and Consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO: 1 OF 2016fWPMP. NO: 34983 OF 2016)

I.A. NO: 1 OF 2016fWPMP. NO: 34983 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner'sserviceconnectionnoCDP-049pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/OA/Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No.1475/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2'^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Glaxo Smithkiine Consumer Healthcare Ltd, havingits Unit at,IndustrialEstate,Dowleswaram,EastGodavariDistrict,AndhraPradesh - 533124 Rep. by its Site Director, Sarat Raghava[Rao.]

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3'"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3'"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939andunconstitutional(B) The impugned proceedings No.CEIG /AO /Duty/ED2 /RJY /D.No.1441/2016 dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2"^ respondentthreatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunitfor nonpayment of arrears of electricity duty as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdictionand contrary to the provisions of the Andhra PradeshElectricity Duty Act,1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed[under][ Article][ 14]and19(1)(g) of the Constitutionof India and consequentlyset-asidethesame.

LA. NO:1 OF 2016(WPIVIP. NO: 35007 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2^^ respondent not to take any coercive steps including disconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's service connectionno,RJY-168pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1441/2016 dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitionet: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJAN

Between:

M/s The India Cements Limited, White House, Block-Ill B,III Floor, 6-3-1192/1/1, Kundanbagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500 016, Rep. by itsSenior Vice President - Corporate Affairs Sri. I.Gopinath, Having its unitat Yerraguntia, KadapaDistrict, With Service Connection[No.CDP-]044

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3''*^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3''*^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No. 128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional;(B) The impugned proceedings No.CEIG /AO /Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No.1467/2016dated10.08.2016issuedbythe2ndrespondent threatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunitfor non-paymentof arrearsofitelectricityasillegal,arbitrary,withoutjurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed underArticle14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 35033 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC prayingthatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2^^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof po\A/er supplyto the petitioner'sservice connectionno.CDP044pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No. 1467/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJANCounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR ENERGY

Between:

M/s. Vennar Ceramics Limited, Having its unit at Perikigudem Village,Mandavalli,Vishnupuram,KrishnaDistrictRep.byitsManager(Administration),Sri.P.V.R.L.NarasimhaRajuWithServiceConnection No. VJA-3111

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3'"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3'"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules, 1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional: (B) The impugned proceedings CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ ED2/VJA/D.No.1485/2016dated10.08.2016issuedbythe2ndrespondentthreatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction andcontrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939besides,S violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed[under][ Article][ 14][ and]19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently[set-aside][ the][ same.]

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 35202 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2"'^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to the petitioner's serviceconnectionno.VJA-3111pursuanttoproceedingsCEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1485/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"*^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Surya Chandra Paper Mills Ltd., Merudubaka, Near Mandapeta,East Godavari District- 533 308, Rep. by its Deputy Accounts Manager,Sri Ch. Venkateswara Rao With Service Connection No. RJY -184

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""* andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""* andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying thatinthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to Issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional: (13) The impugned proceedings No. CEIG/AO/ Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.149712016dated10.08.2016issuedbythe2ndrespondent threatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunitfornon-paymentofarrearsofelectricityasillegal,arbitrary,withoutjurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh ElectricityDuty Act, 1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed underArticle 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection][ no.][ RJY]-184pursuanttoproceedingsNo.No.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1497/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"'^ respondent.

Between:M/s. Aurobindo PharmaLimited, RegdOff:Plot No.2,Maitrivihar,Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038 (A.P.) Rep. by its Manager Legal, Sri.P.Ravindranath, Having its unit- XI, Pydibheemavaram(V),[Ranashalam](M),SrikakulamDistrict, AndhraPradesh. Service ConnectionNo.SKL-139.M/s. Aurobindo PharmaLimited, RegdOff:Plot No.2,Maitrivihar,Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500 038 (A.P.) Rep. by its Manager Legal, Sri.P.Ravindranath, Having its unit- XI, Pydibheemavaram(V),[Ranashalam](M),SrikakulamDistrict, AndhraPradesh. Service ConnectionNo.SKL-139.

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, Mint Compound, Hyderabad,[&]Presently at D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^ and 3'^ Floors, Brodipet, GunturAndhra Pradesh.Government of Andhra Pradesh, Mint Compound, Hyderabad,[&]Presently at D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^ and 3'^ Floors, Brodipet, GunturAndhra Pradesh.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to Issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act. 1939andunconstitutional(B)TheimpugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2A/ZM/ D.No. 1002/2016 dated 02.06.2016 issued bythe2"^^respondent ordering the disconnectionof power supplytothepetitioner'sunit for non-paymentof arrearsof electricity duty asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the AndhraPradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rightsguaranteed under Article 14 and19(1)(g) of the Constitution[of][ India][ and]consequently set-aside the same.

i.A. NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 35215 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased direct the 2"^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto the petitioner's serviceconnectionno.SKL-139pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No.1002/2016 dated 02.06.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Super SpinningMillsLimited.,Unit- A,Kirikera- 515211,HINDUPUR (AP) Rep. by its Manager Accounts & Administration,SriD.S. Ramakrishna With Service Connection No. ATP-027 Unit-B,Kotnur,Hindupur515213,AnantapurDistrict.WithServiceConnection No. ATP-026 Unit - Super Sara, M. Beerepalli, Hindupur -515 212, Anantapur District. With Service Connection No, ATP-318

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^^^ and 3’’^ Floors,Brodipet, GunturGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^^^ and 3’’^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No.148312016dated10.08.2016, CEIG /AO /Duty /ED2 /KDP /D.No.1484/2016[dated][ 10.08.2016]and CEIG /AO /Duty /ED2 /KDP/D.No. 1078/2016 dated[13.06.2016][ issued]by the 2nd respondent threatening disconnectionof power supply to thepetitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity as illegal, arbitrary,without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisionsof the AndhraPradeshElectricityDutyAct,1939besides,violatingthePetitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution[of][ India][ and]consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2'^'^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to thepetitioner's Service[Connection]No.ATP-027, ATP-026, ATP-318 pursuant to proceedings No. CEIG /AO/Duty/ED2 /KDP /D.No.1483/2016 dated 10.08.2016, CEIG /AO /Duty /ED2 /IMP/D.No.1484/2016 dated 10.08.2016 and CEIG /AO /Duty[/ED2][ /KDP][ /D.No.]1078/2016 dated 13.06.2016 respectively issued by the 2^^ respondent

Between:

M/s. Srikalahasthi Pipes Ltd., (Formerly M/s.Lanco Industries Ltd.),(Spun Pipe Division) Rachagunneri, Srikalahasti,ChittorDistrict- 517641Rep.byitsSr.Dy. General Manager,Sri.RaviTalnikar WithService Connection No. TPT -230

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""^ and[ 3'"^] FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""^ and[ 3'"^] FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]

Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional: (B) The impugned proceedings No. CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ED21TPT/D.No.1444/2016dated09.08.2016issuedbythe2ndrespondent threatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner's unitfornon-paymentofarrearsofelectricityasillegal,arbitrary,withoutjurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh ElectricityDuty Act, 1939 besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed underArticle 14 and19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2^^^^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection][ no.][ TPT]230pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/TPT/D.No_1444/2016 dated 09.08.2016 dated10.08.2016 issued by the 2ndrespondent.

Between:

M/s. Thandava Co-operative Sugars Limited, Havingits Factory at,Payakaraopet, Tuni, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, 516 311rep. by its Managing Director V. Sanyasa Naidu

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Dicector of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2nd[and][ 3rd][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2nd[and][ 3rd][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939andunconstitutional:(B) The impugnedproceedings CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VSP/D.No. 1446/2016 dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2'^^ respondentthreatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction andcontrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939besides, violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed[under][ Article][ 14][ and]19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently[set-aside][ the][ same.]

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the 2"*^ respondent not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service connection no. Vsp164 pursuant to proceedings CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ ED2/ VSP/[D.No.1446/2016]dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2'^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Precot Meridian Ltd, Off:'B' Unit, Kodigena Halli, H. S .Mandir,Hindupur-515212.Rep.byitsManager(Administration),Sri.B.Mahammad Ghouse With Service Connection No. ATP-029

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Dicector of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""^ and 3'"' Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2""^ and 3'"' Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to Issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003 as ultra vires of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939and unconstitutional; (B) The impugned proceedings No.CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ED2/ KDP/ D.No.1466/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2nd respondentthreatening disconnection of power supply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction andcontrary to the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939besides violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed[under][ Article]14 and19(1 )(g) of the Constitution of India and consequently[set-aside][ the][ same.]

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 35519 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection][ no.][ ATP]

029pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KDP/D.No.1466/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"“^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJANCounsel for the Respondents; GP FOR ENERGYWRIT PETITION NO: 29075 OF 2016

Between:

M/S.L.G.PolymersIndiaPvt.Ltd.,R.R.Venkatapuram,Visakhapatnam-530 029 Rep. by its Asst. Manager (Legal & IR) ShriP.Arun Kumar. With Service Connection No. VSP-115

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3'“'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3'“'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to Issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GCMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AG/Duty/ED2/VSP/D.No.1449/2016dated09.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.VSP-115pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VSP/D.No.1449/2016 dated 09.06.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJANCounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR ENERGYWRIT PETITION NO: 29243 OF 2016

Between:

M/s Sree Akkamamba Textiles Ltd., P.B. No. 108, Venkatarayapuram,Tanuku-534 215, West Godavari District, Rep. by its Managing Director,Sri.M.S.R.V.K.KrishnaRangaRao,WithServiceConnectionNo.ELR-282

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, HyderabadDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad

2. The Director of Electrical Safety, and Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3^^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3^^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated

18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires]of the AndhraPradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/ELR/D.No.1564/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to thepetitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisionsof theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36212 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.ELR-282pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/ELR/D.No.1564/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2'^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJANCounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR ENERGY

WRIT PETITION NO: 29440 OF 2016Between:

M/s. Sudha Agro Oil & Chemical Industries Ltd., P.B.No.9,[Samalkot]-533440,EastGodavariDistrict.Rep.byitsGeneralManager(Operations) Sri. M.Narasimha Rao.

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3"'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

...Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1570/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"“^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1 )(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36447 OF 2016)

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36447 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supplyto the petitioner's service[connection]no.ELR-282 pursuant to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive stepsincludingdisconnectionofpowersupplytothepetitionerpursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1570/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Delta Paper Mills Ltd., Havingitsunit at Vendra, Palakoderu,West Godavari District, Represented by its Director, Sri M. Subba Raju,S/o.Sri M. Dheerendra Mohana Raju With Service ConnectionNo.ELR-281 & ELR-321

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and, Chief Electrical InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and[ 3'^'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and[ 3'^'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/ELR/D.No.1569/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner’s unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.ELR-281 & ELR-321pursuant to proceedings No. CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ ED2/ELR/ D.No.1569/2016 dated 17.08.2016 received on 25.08.2016 issued bythe 2"'^ respondent.

Between:

M/s Sri Lalitha Enterprises Industries (P) Limited, Unit - II, S.No. 125to129,ValuthimmapuramRoad,PeddapuramMunicipality,EastGodavari District. Rep. by its General Manager, Mr.[S.M.][ Ghouse][ With]Service Connection No. RJY-800

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy to the generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1556/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]no.RJY-800pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1556/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Between:M/s. The Etikoppaka Co-Operative Agricultural & Industries SocietyLimited,Darlapudi-531082.S.Rayavaram(M),VisakhapatnamDistrict,Rep.byitsManagingDirector,Sri.K.R.VictorRaju,WithService Connection No.VSP-161

...PetitionerAND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety, and Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh. D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"d and 3rd FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh. D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"d and 3rd FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/ VSP/D.No.1542/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection][ no.][ VSP]161pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VSP/D.No. 1542/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Respondents; GP FOR ENERGY

WRIT PETITION NO: 29601 OF 2016Between:

M/s.UltraTechCementLtd.,Off:A.P.CementWorks,Bhogasamudram, Tadipatri- 515 415, AnantapurDistrict, Rep. byits Vice President (F&C),Sri.P.K.Jain. WithService ConnectionNo.ATP 259 With Service Connection No. R13200094

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety & Chief Electrical Inspector, toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KNL/D.No.1540/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(l)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]nos.

ATP259andR13200094pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KNL/D.No.1540/2016dated17.08.2016issuedbythe2"drespondent.

Between:

M/s.SriSarvarayaSugarsLimited,Chelluru-533261,RayavaramMandalEast GodavariDistrict,Representedbyits SeniorGeneralManager, Sri G. Koteswara Rao With Service Connection[No.][ RJY-]801

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3^'^ Floors,Brodipet, GunturGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3^'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1580/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner'sunitfor nonpayment of arrears of electricity as

illegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisionsof theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the][ Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPCpraying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]no.RJY-801pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1580/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI CHALLA GUNARANJANCounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR ENERGY

Between:

M/s.NCSSugarsLimited,405/406,MinarApartments,DeccanTowers, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500 029, A.P and havingits unit atLatchayyapeta - 535 573, Seetanagaram (M) Via Bobbili, VizianagaramDist, Represented byits Managing Director, Sri N. Nageshwara RaoWith Service Connection No:VZM-171.

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and[ 3'"*][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and[ 3'"*][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying thatinthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No. 128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No,1554/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"'^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner'sunit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's service[connection]no.VZM-171pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No.1554/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Counsel for the Respondents; GP FOR ENERGY

WRIT PETITION NO: 29654 OF 2016

Between:-M/sTheChodavaramCo-OperativeSugarsLimited,Govada531023, Chodavaram Mandalam, Visakhapatnam District, Rep. by itsManagingDirector(ln-Charge),Sri.K.R.VictorRaju,WithServiceConnection No.VSP-156

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D. No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"'^ and[ 3'"^] FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D. No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"'^ and[ 3'"^] FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/ VSP/D.No.1585/2016dated17.08.2016 issuedbythe 2nd respondent threateningdisconnectionofpower supply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricityas illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to the petitioner's serviceconnectionno.VSP-156pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VSP/D.No.1585/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2""^ respondent.

Between:

M/s.NavaBharatVenturesLimited,6-3-1109/1,'NavaBharatChambers' Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad, represented by[its][ Authorised]Signatory,Sri.C. Mani Kumar Havingitsunit-ll. SugarDivisionatDharmavaramMandal,Prathipadu,EastGodavariDistrict.WithService Connection No.RJY-798

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety & Chief Electrical Inspector, toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^^[and]3'”'^ FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^^[and]3'”'^ FloorsBrodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1589/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^* respondent threatening disconnection of powerto the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of the AndhraPradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of the ConstitutionofIndia andconsequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36722 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's service[connection]no.RJY-798pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/KKD/D.No.1589/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s SNJ SUGARS AND PRODUCTS LTD, (Formerly known as SagarSugars & Allied Products Limited) Factory & Regd. Off: Nelavoy Village,Sri Rangarajapuram Mandal, Chittoor District- 517 167. Rep. byitsDeputy General Manager, Mr. E. Mohana Rami Reddy

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D. No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"'^ and[ 3'"'][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D. No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"'^ and[ 3'"'][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated

18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/TPT/D.No.1552/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity duty asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the][ Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

[.A. NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36727 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner pursuant to proceedings No.CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ ED2/ TPT/ D.No. 1552/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued bythe 2^^ respondent.

WRIT PETITION NO: 29715 OF 2016Between:

M/s. The Gowthami SolventsOilsPvt.Ltd.,P.B.No.7,Pydiparru,Tanuku-534211,WestGodavari,Rep.byitsK.NagaRaju,S/o.Manikyala Rao, aged about 65 years...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3''^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and 3''^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra vires of the AndhraPradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/ELR/D.No.1550/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"'^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricityasillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply pursuant to proceedings No. CEIG/ AO/ Duty/ED2/ ELR/D.No.1550/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s EmpeeSugarsandChemicalsLimited,Havingits factoryat;Ayyapareddipalem, Naidupet-524 126, Nellore District,[Andhra][ Pradesh.]Rep.byitsDirector,MsNishaPurushothamanWithServiceConnection Nos .NLR-417, 3611145000166 & 3611104000161

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and, Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3'"' Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^ and 3'"' Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/NLR/D.No. 1588/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2'^'^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner’sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the][ Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36812 OF 2016)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]no.sNLR 417, 3611145000166 & 3611104000161 pursuant to proceedings No.CEIG /AO /Duty /ED2 /NLR /D.No.1588/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued bythe 2"^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Trimex Sands Pvt. Limited, Havingits unit at Plot No.56, TeluguMusalayya Layout, Adithya Nagar, Arasavilli Road, Srikakulam District,Rep. by its authorized signatory, Sri.Uppalapati Sasidhar,[With][ Service]Connection No.SKL-226 (MSL) With Service Connection[No.SKL-]221(PCP)

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety, and Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3'^'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ and 3'^'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (US) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspector recommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No.1448/2016dated09.08.2016 issued by the 2"'^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal,arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]nos.No.SKL-226 (MSL) and SKL-221(PCP) pursuant to proceedings[No.CEIG/]AO/ Duty/ ED2/ VZM/ D.No. 1448/2016 dated 09.08.2016 issued by the 2ndrespondent.

Between:

M/s. Sri Ramadas Paper Boards Pvt. Ltd., Havingits[unit][ at][ D.No.5-]45, Jegurupadu-5 33132,KadiyamMandal,East GodavariDistrict,Andhra Pradesh Represented byits ManagingDirector,SriNallamilliVenkata Reddy, With Service Connection No. RJY 411

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety & Chief Electrical Inspector, toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"^ andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2'"^ andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/RN/D.No.1502/2016dated10.08.2016 issued by the 2"^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the][ Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.RJY-441pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/RJY/D.No.1502/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s.Sentini Cermica(P)Ltd.,KrishnaDistrict,HavingitsUnitatChigurukota (V), Mudinepally (M), Krishna Dist - 521 345 Representedbyits President (Corporate Affairs) Sri Sarath Joseph[Gummadi][ With]Service Connection No VJA-692

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'' and[ 3'^^] FloorsBrodipet, GunturGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'' and[ 3'^^] FloorsBrodipet, Guntur

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra vires of the AndhraPradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1491/2016dated10.08.2016 issuedby the2"^* respondent -threateningdisconnectionofpower supply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricityas illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 36823 OF 2016)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.VJA-692pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1491/2016 dated 10.08.2016 issued by the 2"^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s.SentiniBio-Products(P)Ltd.,HavingitsRegisteredUnitatGandepally(V),Kanchikacherla(M),KrishnaDist521185Represented byits President (Corporate Affairs)Sri Sarath JosephGummadi With Service Connection No. VJA - 799

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety, and Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and[ 3^*^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ and[ 3^*^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]

Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 andit unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/ WAVD.No.1573/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2"^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to thepetitioner'sunit for nonpayment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(l)(g) of[the Constitution][ of India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supply to thepetitioner's serviceconnectionno.VJA-799pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VJAID.No.1573/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2"'^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. Sri Vijayarama Gajapathi Co-Operative Sugars Limited., Bhimsingi,Kumaran, S.S.Korukonda (SPO), Jami Mandal, Vijayanagaram District,represented by its Chief Administrative Officer (Incharge), Sri.MopadaVisveswara Rao. With Service Connection No.VZM-028

...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^ andFloors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/ VZM/D.No.1555/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnectionof power supplyto thepetitioner's service[connection]no.VZM-028pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No.1555/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s The KCP Limited, Havingits Units at Nakrekallu and Macherla,Guntur District -522426 Represented by its Executive President-Mktg.K.Ramakrishna. With Service Connection Nos.GNT-327

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety & Chief Electrical Inspector, toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3^'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"^^[and][ 3^'^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide G0100. No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]PradeshElectricityDutyAct,1939andDuty/ED2/GNT(W)/D.No.1442/2016dated09.08.2016andCEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/GNI/D.No.1567/2016dated17.08.2016issuedbythe2"'' respondentthreateningdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment ofarrears of electricity as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary tothe provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act,1939 besides,violating the Petitioner's Rights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1){g) ofthe Constitution of India and consequently set-aside[the][ same.]

I.A. NO: 1 OF 2016(WPI\/IP. NO: 37796 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to thepetitioner's service[connection]nosGNT-327pursuanttoproceedingsLr.Nos.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/GNT(W)/D.No.1442/2016dated09.08.2016andCEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/GNT/D.No.1567/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

Between:

M/sK.C.P.Sugar andIndustriesCorporationLtd.,MainRoad,Vuyyuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Rep. by its Deputy GeneralManager,SriDasariRanganayakulu,S/oD.SitaramayyaHavingService Connection No.VJA-215...Petitioner

AND

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and. Chief Electrical InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2*^^ and[ 3^^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2*^^ and[ 3^^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy to the generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1671/2016dated30.08.2016issuedbythe 2ndrespondentthreateningdisconnectionofpower supply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricityas illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]no.sVJA 215, 3611145000166 & 3611104000161 pursuant to proceedings No.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2NJA/D.No.1671/2016 dated30.08.2016 issuedbyttjag.2'^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s K.C.P. Sugar and Industries Corporation Ltd., Lakshmipuram,Challapalli Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Rep.by its DeputyGeneralManager,SriDasariRanganayakulu,S/oD.SitaramayyaHaving Service Connection No.VJA-223

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and, Chief Electrical Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5- 17-6, 1/16, 2"^ and 3’’'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5- 17-6, 1/16, 2"^ and 3’’'^ Floors,Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 broughtin by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) date('18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalinspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1667/2016dated30.08.2016issuedby the 2nd respondent threateningdisconnectionofpower supply to the petitioner's unit for nonpayment of arrears of electricityas illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the][ Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 38686 OF 2016)

Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service[connection]no.sVJA223pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/AO/Duty/ED2/VJA/D.No.1667/2016 dated 30.08.2016 issued by the 3^^ respondent.

Between:

M/s. MaaMahamayaIndustriesLtd.,R.G.Peta(V),L.Kota(M),VizianagaramDistrict-535161.RepresentedbyitsSeniorGeneralManager (F & A), Sri Ch.Surya Narayana. With Service[Connection]No. SC VZM-147

AND

...Petitioner

1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by the Secretary, EnergyDepartment, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad.

2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, InspectortoGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^[and][ 3’’^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.Government of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2"'^[and][ 3’’^][ Floors]Brodipet, Guntur.

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybe pleased to issue a writ, direction or orders especially[one][ in][ the][ nature][ of]Mandamus declaring (A) Rule 4B of Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules,1939 brought in by amendment vide GOMS No.128, Energy (RES) dated18.11.2003insofarasempoweringChiefElectricalInspectorrecommending the supplier of energy to disconnect the supply of energy tothe generating company / consumer petitioner as ultra[vires][ of][ the][ Andhra]Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 and unconstitutional; (B) The impugnedproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/ VZM/D.No.1586/2016dated17.08.2016 issued by the 2'^'^ respondent threatening disconnection of powersupply to the petitioner's unit for non-payment of arrears of electricity asillegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and contrary to the provisions of theAndhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act, 1939 besides, violating the Petitioner'sRights guaranteed under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution][ of][ India]and consequently set-aside the same.

I.A. NO:1 OF 2016(WPMP. NO: 42668 OF 2016)

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the respondent 2 not to take any coercive steps includingdisconnection of power supply to the petitioner's service connection no. SCVZM-147pursuanttoproceedingsNo.CEIG/ AO/Duty/ED2/VZM/D.No. 1586/2016 dated 17.08.2016 issued by the 2^^ respondent.

The Court made the following common order:

W.P.No.28221 of 2016:

KPR Agrocherm...PetitionerVs.Secy Energy Dept Hyd Another and Others...Respondent(s)**********

CHALLA GUNARANJAN, Advocate(s) for Petitioner(s)GP FOR ENERGY (AP), Advocate(s) for Respondent(s)

CORAM :THE CHIEF JUSTICE DHIRAJ SINGH THAKURSRI JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATIDATE: 9th July 2024

PC:

The present set of petitions challenge the constitutional validity of Rule4B of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Rules, 1939, as introduced byamendment vide G.O.Ms.No.128 Energy {RES) dated 18.11.2003ontheground that the same is ultra vires to the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty Act,1939.

2. Learned counsel for the parties agree that an exactly similar issueha$ already been decided by the Telangana High Court by virtue of judgmentand order, dated 01.05.2024, in W.P.No.28189 of 2016batch, whereby thepetitions so filed were disposed of with liberty to the petitioners to challengeRule 4B, at a later point of time,if occasion so arises, and pray that eventhese petitions could be dieposed of in similar terms.

3. Be that as it may, all these petitions are disposed of in terms ofthe judgment and order of the Telangana High Court, dated 01.05.2024,inW.P.No.28189 of 2016 & batch. No order as..to costs.

Miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall stand closed.

SDI- K.SRINIVASA RAJUASSISTANT REGISTRAR//TRUE COPY//,)SECTIFICER

To,

1. The Secretary, Energy Department, State of Andhra Pradesh,Secretariat, Buildings, Guntur District.2. The Director of Electrical Safety and Chief Electrical, Inspector toGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, D.No.5-17-6, 1/16, 2^^ andFloorsBrodipet, Guntur.3. One CC to Sri Challa Gunaranjan, Advocate [OPUC]4. Two CCs to GP for Energy, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT]5. Two CD CopiesRAM

HIGH COURT

DATED:26/07/2024

OF2"?/2c:2 3 SEP20?^*cohO^. Current SectionCOMMON ORDERWRIT PETITION Nos: 28221. 28229, 28236. 28259.28285. 28428, 28435. 28439. 28444, 28508, 28536228685, 29075. 29243. 29440. 29507. 29509. 29572.29601, 29619, 29651, 29654. 29673. 29678. 29715.29754, 29760, 29761. 29763. 29775. 29781. 30541130542. 31268 & 34610 of 2016

DISPOSING ALL THE WPsWITHOUT COSTS

THE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE ALOK ARADHE

AND

THE HON’BLE SHRI JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR TUKANTI

Writ Petition Nos.28189. 28193. 28196. 28197. 28212. 28222, 28241. 28276. 28419,28472. 28548. 28596. 28611. 28612. 28951. 28960. 29071. 29077. 29222, 29240.29427. 29459. 29503. 29646. 29658. 29713. 29717. 29745 & 31311 of 2016

COMMON ORDER.- (Per the Hon'ble the Chiefjustice AlokAradhe)

Mr.DeepakChowdary,learnedcounselrepresentsMr. Challa Gunaranjan, learned counsel for the petitioners.

Mr. Zakir Ali Danish, learned Standing Counsel appears[for]NorthernPowerDistribution Companyof Telangana Limited(TSNPDCL).

Mr. R.Vinod Reddy, learned Standing Counsel appearsforSouthernPowerDistribution Companyof TelanganaLimited(TSSPDCL).

2. Inthesewrit petitions,thepetitionershaveassailedthevalidityof Rule4Bofthe AndhraPradeshElectricity DutyRules, 1939 (for short ‘the Rules’) brought in by amendment[vide]G.O.Ms.No.l28 Energy (RES) dated 18.11.2003 on the groundthat the sameisultravires to Andhra Pradesh Electricity DutyAct, 1939.validityof Rule4Bofthe AndhraPradeshElectricity DutyRules, 1939 (for short ‘the Rules’) brought in by amendment[vide]G.O.Ms.No.l28 Energy (RES) dated 18.11.2003 on the groundthat the sameisultravires to Andhra Pradesh Electricity DutyAct, 1939.

3. The petitioners have assailed the validity of the proceedings,bywhichtheChiefElectricalInspectorhasorderedfordisconnection of power supply to the petitioners-unitsfornon-payment of arrears of electricity dues.bywhichtheChiefElectricalInspectorhasorderedfordisconnection of power supply to the petitioners-unitsfornon-payment of arrears of electricity dues.

4. Learnedcounselforthepetitionerssubmitsthatthepetitioners were paying electricity duty @ Rs.0.06 ps., per unit.TheHowever, the same was enhanced to Rs.0.25 ps., per[unit.]petitioners challenged the validity of the aforesaid[action][ of][ the]StateGovernmentinwritpetitionsbeforethisCourtW.P.No.6094 of 2004 and batch.The aforesaid batchof writpetitions were dismissed by a Division Bench of this[Court]videjudgmentdated19.05.2016(RaneEngineValvesLimited,Ranga Reddy District v. State of Andhra Pradesh and others i).petitioners were paying electricity duty @ Rs.0.06 ps., per unit.TheHowever, the same was enhanced to Rs.0.25 ps., per[unit.]petitioners challenged the validity of the aforesaid[action][ of][ the]StateGovernmentinwritpetitionsbeforethisCourtW.P.No.6094 of 2004 and batch.The aforesaid batchof writpetitions were dismissed by a Division Bench of this[Court]videjudgmentdated19.05.2016(RaneEngineValvesLimited,Ranga Reddy District v. State of Andhra Pradesh and others i).

5. It is further submitted that against the aforesaid order, thepetitioners have filed a Special Leave Petition before the SuprerneCourtSLP(c).No.24867 of 2016, in which interim orders havebeen passed on 26.08.2016 and 04.10.2016.petitioners have filed a Special Leave Petition before the SuprerneCourtSLP(c).No.24867 of 2016, in which interim orders havebeen passed on 26.08.2016 and 04.10.2016.

6. Learned counsel for the petitioners, therefore, submits[that][ in]view of the aforesaid interim orders passed by the Supreme Court,these writ petitions be disposed of with liberty to the petitioners tochallenge Rule 4B of the Rules, at a later point of[time,][ if] occasionso arises.view of the aforesaid interim orders passed by the Supreme Court,these writ petitions be disposed of with liberty to the petitioners tochallenge Rule 4B of the Rules, at a later point of[time,][ if] occasionso arises.

7. The aforesaid prayer has not been opposed by the learnedStanding Counsel for TSNPDCL and TSSPDCL.Standing Counsel for TSNPDCL and TSSPDCL.

8. In viewof aforesaidsubmission,the WritPetitionsaredisposed of in terms of Liberty as prayed for. No costs.disposed of in terms of Liberty as prayed for. No costs.

As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any,[stand]closed.

ALOK ARADHE, CJ

ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI, J