# In the matter of Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd. vs. State of Kerala and Another

> HC judgment dated 2025-01-30. Citation: TCN-2025-HC-00048. The petitioner, Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd., engaged in the business of film production, distribution,…

- **Court:** HC
- **Order date:** 30 Jan 2025
- **Citation:** TCN-2025-HC-00048
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/high-courts-new-delhi/carnival-films-pvt-ltd-vs-state-of-kerala-and-another-ea81caf4

## Summary

### Background

The petitioner, Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd., engaged in the business of film production, distribution, and exhibition, has been running a multiplex with two screens since 2014. The 3rd respondent inspected the electric meter of the multiplex and found that a 150/5 CT connected with Two-phase was dysfunctional, resulting in a loss of ₹8,64,207/- incurred by the 1st respondent, Kerala State Electricity Board, over the past year. The 4th respondent issued a notice demanding payment within 30 days. The petitioner submitted a representation before the 4th respondent on 22.12.2023, claiming the demand was illegal.

## Facts

Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd. runs a multiplex since 2014. An inspection by the 3rd respondent revealed a dysfunctional electric meter (150/5 CT connected with Two-phase), leading to a loss of ₹8,64,207/- for Kerala State Electricity Board (1st respondent). The 4th respondent issued a notice demanding payment. The petitioner submitted a representation on 22.12.2023, claiming the demand was illegal. The petitioner contends that the electricity bill is inaccurate due to the faulty meter. The respondents argue that the petitioner should approach the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum under Section 42(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003. The petitioner relies on Regulation 130 of the Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2014, allowing them to approach the designated officer for

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the petitioner is entitled to a review of the electricity bill due to the alleged …

**Ratio:** The principle is that a party is entitled to a fair assessment of charges, especially

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**Reasoning:** The court acknowledged the petitioner's grievance regarding the accuracy of the bill

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**Interpretation:** This issue involves interpreting the rights of consumers regarding accurate

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**Application:** The court applied this principle by directing the 4th respondent-Assistant

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## Parties

- **Judges:** N. NAGA…
- **Appellants:** Carnival Films…
- **Respondents:** KERALA STATE…
- **Other parties:** Kohi…

## Timeline

- **2014-01-01 — Multiplex Est…**: Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd. has been running a…
- **2023-12-22 — Representation…**: The petitioner submitted a representation before the 4th respondent on 22.12.2023,…

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