Judgement Dt. 08.03.2017

            This is a complaint made by one Alpana Purakait against CESC praying for an order directing OP to Provide electric connection to the Complaint and also for compensation of Rs. 50000/- and litigation cost of Rs. 25000/-

             Facts in brief are that complainant is a poor lady and she applied for supply of Electricity to her residence. OP vide letter dt. 23.04.15 inform that an inspection shall be conducted. After inspection OP raised a bill of RS. 3620/- Complainant paid the said bill. Thereafter Complainant was pursuing OP for supply of Electricity connection but of no use. So Complainant filed this case.

             OP filed Written Version and denied the allegation of Complainant. Further OP has stated that his men have gone to install Electric Connection but due to serious objection by one Sadanand Purkait along with other the Electricity could not be installed. So, OP have prayed for dismissal of the Complaint.

Decision with reasons

              Complainant filed affidavit-in-chief wherein she has reiterated the facts mentioned in the Complaint. OP has also filed evidence ascertaining the facts mentioned in the Written Version. Thereafter the Case was heard for Argument Complaint has put some question on which OP has not made any reply.

              Main point for determination is whether Complainant is entitled to the reliefs as prayed for.

              First relief of Complainant is installation of electric Connection.

              On perusal of affidavit-in-chief it appears no reason is assigned as to why the need took place for new electric connection .Further written Version reveals that due to the objection of Sadanand Purakait installation could not take place.Complainant has not mentioned about her status over the premises where she requires electric connection. She have filed a photocopy of Voter ID card which does not reveal premises number. She has filed Voter ID card of one Purna, who appears to be her husband.

            Unless the status of Complainant in the said premises is established, we are of the view that order for electric connection can not be granted. Similarly the question of allowing compensation and litigation cost do not arise.

Hence,

Ordered

            CC/332/2016 and the same is dismissed on contest.