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M/S.Palmar Mills Private Ltd v. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution

2026-01-08Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA M/s.Palmar Mills Private Limited D.No.248/24, Batlagundu Road, Laxmipuram Sithayankottai-624 708 Dindigul District Rep by its Manager, G.Sankarkesan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) Rep by its Chairman, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Chief Engineer / NCES Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) 2nd Floor, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

3. The Director-Generation Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 144, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

4. The Director-Finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002 ..Respondent(s) __________Page 1 of 5

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the Respondents to refund the Rs 10,00,000/- payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioners Solar power HTSC No. 059514500175 and pass orders. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.S. Pandiyaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar, Standing Counsel for R1 to R4

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to refund Rs.1,00,00,000/- payable to the petitioner towards refundable security and deposit the same in the account of the Petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.059514500175.

2. By consent of both sides, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Heard Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.D.R.Arunkumar, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 4.

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4. It is not disputed that the petitioner has satisfactorily commissioned the Solar Power Plant at Dindigul District which has been generating electricity and the same is being supplied to TNPDCL. The liability of the first respondent to refund the refundable security deposit of Rs.1,00,00,000/- to the petitioner, as agreed by them, is also not in dispute. Despite several representations made by the petitioner to refund the refundable security deposit, the respondents have not responded to it. Hence, the present writ petition.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to refund the eligible amount payable to the petitioner along with the interest as provided in the contract if there is no legal impediment, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DS __________Page 3 of 5

1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) Rep by its Chairman, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2. The Chief Engineer / NCES Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) 2nd Floor, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

3. The Director-Generation Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 144, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 002.

4. The Director-Finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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