https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173105 A public utility electricity board that invites applications, accepts deposits, and then withholds supply for years after compliance with demand notice formalities breaches its statutory and public law duty to act fairly, reasonably, and within the time limits stated in its own circulars and regulations. The prolonged failure to release connections, without timely reasons for delay, amounts to deficiency in service under consumer law. Relief for the delayed service was justified, but the monetary award required moderation in light of the later release of connections and the overall circumstances. The findings of deficiency were sustained, while interest and compensation were reduced. en-us Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:53:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173105 A public utility electricity board that invites applications, accepts deposits, and then withholds supply for years after compliance with demand notice formalities breaches its statutory and public law duty to act fairly, reasonably, and within the time limits stated in its own circulars and regulations. The prolonged failure to release connections, without timely reasons for delay, amounts to deficiency in service under consumer law. Relief for the delayed service was justified, but the monetary award required moderation in light of the later release of connections and the overall circumstances. The findings of deficiency were sustained, while interest and compensation were reduced. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=173105