IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.8605 of 2011 ASHOK KUMAR ROY . Versus THE BIHAR STATE ELECTRICITY BO . ----------- 02. 17.05.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and for the Board. An F.I.R. was lodged on 16.7.2009 against the petitioner for alleged unauthorized use of electricity assessing such dues at Rs. 1,41,000/-. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he is ready and willing to make a formal application for a new electricity connection and installation of a Meter as also to pay current charges in accordance with law. Electricity supply may be directed to be restored in the residential premises. The Board may be directed to supply a copy of inspection report and a provisional assessment order to enable the petitioner to file his objections. Learned counsel for the Board submits that the petitioner may be asked to deposit 50% of the dues after which the supply may be restored pending final assessment. The submission on behalf of the petitioner for restoration of electricity supply permitting grant of installments to achieve 50% payment of Rs. 1,41,000/- less the Rs. 47,000/- is a matter to be more appropriately considered by the Board itself. 2 The Court expects the Board to act with prudence, when it not only receives Revenue towards the arrears, shall also receive current charges even while the petitioner shall also have the benefit electricity permitting a situation facilitating convenience to all. Needless to state that, if he is granted installments and the petitioner defaults, the Board shall not be inhibited in any manner from such appropriate action is made deem fit including his connection, by reason of the present order. Let the Board serve the inspection report along with the provisional assessment upon the petitioner within a maximum period of two weeks and the final assessment to be made within a maximum period of three weeks from the date that the petitioner files his objection to the provisional assessment granting him a personal hearing also. The application stands disposed. P.K. (Navin Sinha, J.)