BIHAR STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs BIJOY MINING COMPANY

The Supreme Court held that under clause 13 of the agreement between the respondent and the Bihar State Electricity Board, the Board is obligated to provide a proportionate reduction in minimum guarantee charges if the consumer is unable to receive electricity due to specified circumstances. The Court set aside the High Court's order, emphasizing that the respondent must apply to the Chief Engineer for an investigation into the matter before any reduction can be claimed. The decision of the Chief Engineer will be final, and the appeal was allowed with no costs awarded.