The Karnataka High Court issues notice to the state government on a petition challenging the exemption (waiver) of one-time charges for electricity connections in cases involving “OC” (occupancy certificate). According to reports, the petitioner questions whether the state’s policy or order granting the waiver is valid and seeks judicial review of the exemption’s legality. The court directs the government to respond to the petition, indicating that the matter will be examined on merits after the state’s reply is filed. The issue is framed as a legal challenge to the continuation or application of the waiver for electricity connections, rather than as an immediate factual dispute over a single connection case. The next procedural steps include the state’s submission of its stand before the court, after which the petition is expected to be considered further. The reports consistently state that the court’s action is limited to issuing notice at this stage.