IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Case No.4224 of 2011 Sri Krishna Thakur Versus The State Of Bihar & Ors ---------------------------------- 2. 14.12.2011 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and the State. Electricity can be construed as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution as it is an essential ingredient of life and full enjoyment thereof. There has to be a distinction between citizens who are vigilant and seek enforcement of their rights and obtain orders from a Court of law and those who may not do so. Paucity of funds can be no defence where rights under Article 21 of the Constitution are involved. If the respondents are implementing a scheme for electrification in a phased manner that is entirely a different aspect. The modification application is disposed with the observation that if the Board displays its bonafide by demonstrating the appropriate steps taken for provision of electricity supply, question of extending the time may or may not arise. The respondent Board itself states that electricity is already available in the village in at least 15 houses out of 54. The modification application is dismissed. Snkumar/- (Navin Sinha,J.)