Mehmood Josaf (Petitioner) VS Federation of Pakistan & Others (Respondent)

ORDER SHEET

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH AT KARACHI

C.P. No.D-1994 of 2023

Order with signature of Judge

1.For hearing of Misc. No.9665 of 2023

2.For hearing of main case

Mr. Abdul Qadir Khan, Advocate along with Ms. Shahla Anjum, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Haroon Shah, Advocate for K-Electric.

Ms. Naureen Shahid, Advocate for K-Electric.

Mr. Mohammad Qasim, Deputy Attorney General.

Mr. Miran Mohammad Shah, Additional Advocate General Sindh.

Pursuant to Court’s Notice, Mr. Haroon Shah, Advocate has shown appearance and has filed Vakalatnama on behalf of respondents/K-Electric and requests for time to file reply/objections, however, under instructions submits that as regards meter No.Ak-755432 Account No.0400006868655, if the petitioner intends to avail a prevailing scheme of K-Electric with regard to excess billing, the respondents are willing to waive 70% of the outstanding amount payable by the petitioner, which as of today comes to Rs.9,97,215/-, provided the petitioner may be directed to make payment of the balance 30% of the outstanding amount within seven days. While intimated such proposal given by the learned counsel for the respondents, learned counsel for the petitioner has candidly conceded to such proposal, however, submits that fifteen days’ time may be granted for payment of the 30% of the outstanding amount. Accordingly, by consent, instant petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms. The respondents are directed to issue revised bill along with covering letter intimating such proposal to the petitioner within three days where-after the petitioner shall make payment of 30% of the outstanding amount within 15 days and thereafter the current bills, which may be issued by the respondents after recording meter reading, shall also be paid by the petitioner regularly without fail.

As regard the second meter No.AL-948194 Account

No.0400006871214, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondents may be directed to provide reasonable installments so that the petitioner may be in a position to make payment of such a huge amount.

Learned counsel for the respondents submits that the petitioner may approach the concerned officer of the K. Electric with such request who shall examine the same in accordance with law and may allow reasonable installments as per policy. Learned counsel for the petitioner is satisfied with such proposal.

Petition stands disposed of in the above terms.

JUDGE

JUDGE

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