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High Court Rules: Can Electricity Be Cut for Unpaid Maintenance? Noida's RG Residency Case Explained
- •The Allahabad High Court has ruled in favor of the Apartment Owners Association (AOA) in the case of RG Residency in Noida Sector-120.
- •The case involved residents who had not paid society maintenance fees, leading the AOA to cut off their electricity supply.
- •The High Court quashed notices issued by Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) on April 8 and 13, 2026.
- •The court clarified that the electricity corporation's notice regarding uninterrupted power supply would be stayed if a defaulter's electricity is cut off.
- •This decision is significant for societies in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad that still operate on a single-point electricity supply system.
Key Questions Answered
The Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of the Apartment Owners Association of RG Residency in Noida Sector-120, quashing notices issued by PVVNL and staying intervention from the electricity corporation when power is cut due to unpaid maintenance under single-point connection systems.
In a single-point connection system, the main electricity supply arrives at the society level and is then distributed to individual flats through an internal system where flat devices act as display units. Software-based recharges route funds toward common area maintenance and due charges before unlocking consumption amounts.
The decision serves as a key reference for ongoing disputes between AOAs and residents over maintenance recovery because many housing societies across Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad still operate under single-point electricity supply systems.
