IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
WP(C).No. 3779 of 2011(V)
1. K.K.,YOUSUF,AGED 52,S/O.T.K.KHADER,
... Petitioner
Vs
1. THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,REP.BY ITS
... Respondent
2. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,W.W.SUB DIVISION,
For Petitioner :SRI.JOBY JACOB PULICKEKUDY
For Respondent : No Appearance
The Hon'ble MR. Justice ANTONY DOMINIC
Dated :07/02/2011
O R D E R
ANTONY DOMINIC, J.
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W.P.(C) NO.3779 OF 2011(V)
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Dated this the 7th day of February, 2011
J U D G M E N T
Petitioner claims to be the consumer of first respondent. He
was issued Ext.P1 bill. Amount was not paid. Though the
petitioner made representation complaining about the demand,
on the ground of non-payment of the dues supply has been
disconnected. It is with this grievance the writ petition is filed.
2. If a consumer of the water authority is aggrieved by the
demand issued, the remedy available is to file appeal before the
2nd respondent. It is seen that the petitioner has not filed any
appeal. In such circumstances the water authority cannot be
faulted for the coercive action.
Consequently, the writ petition is disposed of directing that
on payment of 50% of the amount claimed under Ext.P1, the
supply of to the premises of the petitioner will be restored
forthwith. On such payment, it will also be open to the petitioner
to file an appeal before the 2nd respondent, in which event the 2nd
respondent shall, without insisting on any further payment,
consider the appeal and pass orders on the merits of the
contention raised.
Writ Petition is disposed of as above.
vi (ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE)
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