#Indian Electricity Act

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that depositing half of the originally assessed amount under Section 127 of the Indian Electricity Act is sufficient to revive an appeal, even if the amount is not updated with interest or revised assessments. This decision clarifies procedural compliance for electricity consumers and businesses challenging assessment orders, ensuring appeal rights are not extinguished by administrative delays.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that electricity boards cannot issue ad hoc bills for defective meters without first referring the dispute to an Electrical Inspector under Section 26 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. This decision reinforces statutory consumer protections and mandates compliance with procedural safeguards before billing disputes can be resolved.