'Electricity theft' case: Allahabad HC orders power supply restoration at Sambhal MP Barq's home; calls his Rs 1.91 crore fine 'arbitrary'
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The Allahabad High Court has instructed UPPCL to restore power to SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq's house, deeming the Rs 1.91 crore fine for alleged electricity theft as arbitrary. The court noted the assessment period exceeded statutory limits, directing Barq to d'Electricity theft' case: Allahabad HC orders power supply restoration at Sambhal MP Barq's home; calls his Rs 1.91 crore fine 'arbitrary'
The Allahabad High Court has instructed UPPCL to restore power to SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq's house, deeming the Rs 1.91 crore fine for alleged electricity theft as arbitrary. The court noted the assessment period exceeded statutory limits, directing Barq to deposit Rs 6 lakhs to maintain his appeal. Read more
