https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=288689 The SC ruled that the electricity supplier can require the clearance of arrears from a purchaser of a sub-divided plot before granting a new connection, upholding the supplier's right to ensure compliance with statutory rules. Regarding the refund of pro rata payments, the court found that the first respondent, having voluntarily paid the dues, is not entitled to a refund unless directed by the Commission. The appeal was allowed, overturning the HC's order, and dismissing the first respondent's writ petition, with the condition that if the third respondent clears the dues, the appellant must refund with interest. en-us Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:41:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=288689 The SC ruled that the electricity supplier can require the clearance of arrears from a purchaser of a sub-divided plot before granting a new connection, upholding the supplier's right to ensure compliance with statutory rules. Regarding the refund of pro rata payments, the court found that the first respondent, having voluntarily paid the dues, is not entitled to a refund unless directed by the Commission. The appeal was allowed, overturning the HC's order, and dismissing the first respondent's writ petition, with the condition that if the third respondent clears the dues, the appellant must refund with interest. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=288689