DEPUTY ENGINEER SHRI P.G.V.C.L VALLABHIPUR SUB DIVISION vs BHARATBHAI MAGHABHAI RATHOD — 67/2025

Case Summary: RCS No. 67/2025 Court Decision: The Principal Civil Judge of Vallabhipur partially allowed the petitioner's claim against the respondent Bharatbhai Maghabhai Rathod for unauthorized electricity theft and outstanding dues. Key Findings: The court ruled that the respondent illegally drew power from the petitioner company's low-tension line on 09/10/2023 by making an unauthorized direct connection, consuming 1204 HP/KW without authorization. The respondent was liable to pay ₹33,016.47 (comprising base electricity charges of ₹24,268.09 and delayed payment charges of ₹8,748.38). Order: The court decreed that the respondent must pay ₹33,016.47 with simple interest at 6% per annum from the date of filing until full recovery, with recovery permissible from the respondent's movable and immovable property. The respondent was ordered to bear all case costs. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.