BELWAL SPINNING MILLS LTD. vs U.P.STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision to quash demand notices issued by the U.P. State Electricity Board, citing the lack of a reference to the Electrical Inspector under Section 26 of the Electricity Act, 1910. The Court established that the Board's reliance on a check meter without proper procedure was invalid. The judgment directed the Board to issue fresh bills based on a new meter and allowed the appellant to pay based on an estimate from the Electrical Inspector.