Heard the learned counsel for the complainant on the point of admission. It is the case of the complainant that the meter installed in the premises situated at Flat no. 302, Phul Bhawan Apartment, Nehru Nagar, P.S. – Patliputra, Patna – 800013 having consumer no. 10202403634 was assessable for reading and same was never tampered by the complainant. The said premises was inspected by concerning authority and no any infirmity was found. The meter was used to be read by meter reader and energy bill has also been paid by the complainant as per electricity bill supplied by opposite party no. 1. It is further stated that the bill of Oct 2014 was served to the complainant with dues of Rs. 17,174.16/- by way of arrear and as the complainant was paying the regular bill hence the aforesaid arrear was never communicated to him. It is the grievance of the complainant that as he was paying the bill regularly hence opposite party no. 1without giving prior notice and without examining the real fact had issued demand of Rs. 17,174.16/- which is illegal. The complainant has also sent a letter to opposite party no. 2 vide annexure – 1 for correction of the bill but nothing has happened up till now. Thereafter the complainant also sent a letter stating his grievance to opposite party no. 1but his grievance has not been redressed. It has been also stated that despite pendency of her application her line has been disconnected by opposite parties without serving any prior notice and without complying mandatory provision of electricity act 2003. At the time of hearing this case the counsel for the complainant Mr. Amit has stated that the complainant is ready to deposit half of the disputed bill with objection if the opposite parties reconnect her electric line and dispose off her representation with reasoned order. In view of the aforesaid fact we think it proper to dispose this case at admission stage itself with the following direction to opposite parties. Hence the complainant is directed to file a detail representation to opposite party no. 2 within 15 days from the date of receipt of this order or certified copy of this order and if such application is filed the opposite party no. 2 is directed to pass appropriate order with reason and correct the electricity bill in accordance with law. Thereafter the complainant is bound to pay the rest amount mentioned in the reasoned order of opposite party no. 2 in accordance with law. we further direct the complainant that after filing the aforesaid representation to opposite party no. 2 the complainant will deposit 50% of the disputed bill i.e. half of Rs. 17,174.16/- and if such amount is deposited then the opposite party no. 2 is directed to reconnect the electric line without further delay. With the aforesaid direction this case stands disposed off at admission stage itself. Member President | 
