Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in India

electricity and water connection
i am tenant in chandigarh.the landlady has filed rent eviction and recovery suit for electricityand water charges in civil court,chandigarh.the case is since pending for evidence.now,the landlady has stopped paying electricity and water bills and bribing electricity officials for dis- connection on account of non-payment.i immediately lodged complaint with chief engg,electricity ,chandigarh and police,chandigarh about the subjudice matter,pending in court.last year too,i approached consumer forum for separate electricity meter,but application was dismissed on account of landlord-tenant dispute and non-fixation of two meters on the same floor.can,i apply afresh connection on the basis of indemnity bond,if the landlord's meter is disconnected.whether,i have to approach distt.courts,chandigarh for new meter as per malafide conduct of electricity and water officials.reply soon.

Asked on 11/10/08, 6:04 am

Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

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Rent Controller is best Forum to approach for the redressal of grievance.

Answered on 11/11/08, 10:57 am

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

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Re: electricity and water connection

You may file an appropriate application before the Rent Controller in pending eviction proceedings.

Answered on 11/10/08, 11:45 am

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