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In absence of specific provision, HPSEB cannot ask new owner to pay late payment surcharge dues of previous owner; HP HC sets aside order passed by Ombudsman
Where the statutory rules authorize the supplier of electricity to demand from the purchaser of a property claiming reconnection or fresh connection, the arrears due by the previous owner/occupier, the supplier can recover the arrears from a purchaser also.