KERALA ELECTRICITY OMBUDSMAN
D.H. Road & Foreshore Road Junction,
Near Gandhi Square,
Ernakulam, Kerala-682 016
Ph: 0484 2346488, Mob: 8714356488
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The appellant having a connected load of 20 kilowatts and a contract demand of 22.222 kVA in ToD billing. The electric connection was availed for running a cashew factory and the tariff allotted is LT IVA. The appellant received monthly electricity bill for the consumption in January 2020 for Rs.15,867/- plus Rs.54/- towards the surcharge for the delay in remitting the previous bill. The appellant challenged the bill in CGRF, Kottarakkara vide OP No.22/2020, but the Forum dismissed the petition, observing no abnormality in the bill and the consumption recorded in the meter is actual. Aappellant filed appeal petition on 03-12-2020. From the analysis done and the conclusions arrived at, the appeal petition No. P040/2020 filed by the appellant stands dismissed as it is found having no merits. The order dated 07-09-2020 in OP No. 22/2020 of CGRF, Kottarakkara is upheld. No interest or surcharge shall be collected from the appellant for the appeal period and the period of petition pending before CGRF. |
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The connected load in the premises of the appellant is 8700 watts and the tariff assigned was LT VIB. The APTS of KSEB Ltd. inspected the premises and found that the premises was being used as private godown. The tariff of the premises was changed from LT VIB to LT VIIA and issued a short assessment bill for Rs.16,372/- towards the difference in tariff for two years prior to the date of inspection. The appellant was given 10 monthly instalments and remitted two instalments and the balance amount to be remitted is Rs.13,363/-. Afterwards the appellant approached CGRF, Kottarakkara and filed the complaint vide OP No.23/2020. The Forum disposed of the petition on 14-09-2020, allowing instalments for remittance of the amount and aggrieved by the order of the Forum, the appellant filed this appeal petition on 03-12-2020. From the analysis done and the conclusions arrived at, the instant appeal fails and hence, dismissed. The order of CGRF in OP No. 23/2020 dated 14-09-2020 is confirmed. The appellant shall be allowed to remit the balance amount in instalments. No interest or surcharge is payable by the appellant during the petition pending period before the CGRF and this Authority and up to 30th day of the order, which is taken as the revised “due date” of the bill. The respondent is directed to issue an instalment allotment proceeding to the appellant, specifying the revised due date and instalment date as per the order. |
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The tariff allotted to the appellant’s premises was LT VA for agriculture purpose and the service was disconnected following detection of unsafe drawing of electric wires inside the premises during the inspection conducted by the officers of KSEB Ltd. The electric connection was disconnected by the respondent and a notice to this effect was served on the appellant on the same day directing to rectify the defects and inform the Section Office for reconnection. The appellant rectified the defects and informed the Assistant Engineer, but the electric connection was not reconnected. Appellant filed a petition before CGRF, Central Region vide OP No.23/2020-21 and the Forum in its order dated 17-11-2020 issued the following:- “The respondent is directed to reinstate the electricity supply of Cons. No. 12423 under V B tariff without insisting the required requisite certificate/ approval/permit from the competent authority as per the Board Order dated 05-11-2020 and effect the ownership change on production of required documents as well as remittance of arrear charges within 15 days”. The appellant is not satisfied with the order and the appeal petition is filed on 01-12-2020. In the discussion, the respondent informed that the supply can be restored at any time under LT V(B) tariff, as the premises is intended to use as a cattle farm by the appellant. The appellant stated that, he is proposing to function the premises as a cattle farm soon after getting electric supply and which may be granted under LT V(A) tariff. The appeal petition for assigning tariff under LT V(A) is dismissed. The decision of CGRF, Central Region in OP No. 23/2021-21 dated 17-11-2020 is upheld. |
KERALA ELECTRICITY OMBUDSMAN
D.H. Road & Foreshore Road Junction,
Near Gandhi Square,
Ernakulam, Kerala-682 016
Ph: 0484 2346488, Mob: 8714356488
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