ORISSA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs ORISSA TILES LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the consumer is liable to pay minimum charges even after disconnection of electricity supply, as per Clause (13) of the agreement. The Court restored the Trial Court's decree, which included claims for minimum charges for the period following disconnection, citing the precedent set in Bihar State Electricity Board, Patna v. M/s Green Rubber Industries. The High Court's decision to disallow these charges was overturned, affirming the Board's entitlement to the minimum charges until the agreement's expiry.