Jud Cements Limited vs. Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited

S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.3806/2023 (Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 14122022

in WA No. 43/2022 passed by the High Court of Meghalya at Shilong)

JUD CEMENTS LIMITED Petitioner(s) VERSUS MEGHALAYA POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and I.R. and IA No.37927/2023EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT) Date : 03032023 This petition was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI For Petitioner(s) Mr. Nidesh Gupta, Sr. Adv. Mr. Kastav Paul, Sr. Adv. Mr. Rishi Matoliya, AOR Mr. Nikhil Kumar Singh, Adv. Ms. Vriti Gujaral, Adv. Mr. Kshitij Bikramia, Adv. Ms. Sumati Sharma, Adv. For Respondent(s) Mr. Amit Kumar, AG Mr. Shaurya Sahay , AOR Mr. Avijit Mani Tripathi, Adv. Mr. Neeraj, Adv.

UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R

We have heard learned Senior counsel for the petitioner as well as learned Advocate General of Meghalaya for the respondent – Corporation. Signature Not Verified

Since the petitioner is in arrears of more than Rs. 21 Crores of electricity dues as on date, we deem it appropriate to direct the petitioner to submit a fair and reasonable timebound plan for payment of such arrears. Digitally signed by VISHAL ANAND Date: 2023.03.04 11:41:50 IST Reason:

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ITEM NO.43 COURT NO.9 SECTION XIV

In this regard, let the authorized representative of the petitioner hold a meeting with the ChairmancumManaging Director of the respondent – Corporation within one week.

Let the outcome of such meeting be apprised to this Court on 13032023.

(VISHAL ANAND) (PREETHI T.C.) ASTT. REGISTRARcumPS COURT MASTER (NSH)