PGVCL SUB DIVISION PALIYAD vs DEVABHAI VIBHABHAI Advocate - EX PARTY — 41/2026

Case 41/2026 Summary The court partially allowed PGVCL's suit for recovery of Rs. 72,606.55 in unpaid electricity bills against defendant Devabhai Vibhabhai, who failed to appear or respond. The court confirmed the defendant's consumer status and liability for the principal amount, but reduced the claimed interest from 24% per annum to 6% simple interest per annum from the filing date, finding no contractual or statutory basis for the higher commercial rate. The defendant was ordered to pay the principal amount, 6% interest, and all court costs. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.