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Reliance Infratel Limited Vs State of Meghalaya (Meghalaya High Court)
The case of Reliance Infratel Limited vs. State of Meghalaya, as adjudicated by the Meghalaya High Court, revolves around the issue of recovery of electricity dues from Reliance Infratel Limited (formerly Reliance Telecom Limited) by the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. The petitioner, Reliance Infratel Limited, had undergone insolvency proceedings and had a resolution plan approved, allowing its takeover by Reliance Projects and Property Management Solutions Ltd. (RPPMSL) on 22nd December 2022. The core contention in this case was whether the respondent, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., could recover electricity dues accrued before the effective date of the resolution plan.
The key points from the judgment are as follows:
- Background and Submission: Reliance Infratel Limited operates mobile towers across India, including 157 in Meghalaya. Following its admission to insolvency in May 2019, a resolution plan submitted by RPPMSL was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and subsequently by the Supreme Court, leading to the takeover of Reliance Infratel Limited on 22nd December 2022. The petitioner challenged the demand notice dated 12th June 2023 issued by Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. seeking recovery of electricity dues prior to the takeover.
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