C.P.No.D-1067 of 2013

1. For orders on office objection

2. For Katcha Peshi

3. For orders on CMA-3302/2013

17.05.2016

Mr. Tahir Hussain Mangi advocate for SEPCO.

Mr. Noor Hassan Malik, Assistant Advocate General.

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Petitioners and their counsel are called absent, no intimation received. Learned counsel appearing for SEPCO authorities and the learned AAG have raised an objection with regard to maintainability of instant petition, as according to learned counsel the petitioners, who are defaulters in payment of electricity dues, instead of approaching the Electric Inspector regarding disputed bills, have filed instant petition, which is liable to be dismissed.

Record shows that after filing instant petition, the petitioners and their counsel have not remained vigilant to proceed with the matter, which is pending since 2013 without any useful progress. It appears that the petitioner has lost interest to proceed with the matter, which is accordingly dismissed for non-prosecution along with listed application. However, we may observe that petitioners will be at liberty to approach the SEPCO authorities or to file application before the Electric Inspector in respect of disputed bills in accordance with law, whereas, the respondents are also directed to ensure that petitioners may be allowed opportunity to explain their position relating to disputed bills. However, if the petitioners are defaulters, appropriate action may be taken against them for recovery of legitimate outstanding electricity dues.

JUDGE

JUDGE

N.M.