The petitioner is aggrieved by the recovery steps initiated as per Ext.P4. Admittedly, the petitioner was issued with a disconnection notice as per Ext.P1, wherein, an amount of Rs.25,728/- was directed to be paid as arrears of dues for supply of water. A suit was filed with respect to the demand and the same is said to be pending. However, disconnection was effected, since there was no injunction granted in the suit. The petitioner is now threatened with recovery as per Ext.P4 on the very same amounts demanded as per Ext.P1. 2. The petitioner contends that, he would pay the entire amounts in six monthly instalments, starting from 20.07.2014 and followed up on the 20th of every succeeding months. On such satisfaction, there shall be a demand raised for future interest, which also shall be satisfied on W.P.(C) No. 15607 of 2014 2 the preceding month again on or before the 20th. Needless to say the payments shall be subject to the result of O.S No.
180 of 2014 especially since, Section 70 of the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968 provides for payment of the amounts under protest and also filing of a suit for adjudicating dispute as to the amounts recovered.
The Writ Petition is disposed of. No cost.
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K. VINOD CHANDRAN, JUDGE SB // True Copy // P.A To Judge.