Madras High CourtWP/2966/2024disposed of

C.Ramaiah v. The Assistant Engineer

2024-02-22Honourable Dr Justice Anita Sumanth2 pages

W.P.No.2966 of 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.02.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.No.2966 of 2024 C.Ramaiah .. Petitioner vs 1.The Assistant Engineer, TNEB, Red Hills Byepass Road, Red Hills, Chennai - 600 052.

2.Venkatesan .. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 06.01.2024 from giving electricity connection in favour of 2nd respondent Venkatesan until disposal of S.A.No.631 of 2021.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Nagarajan For Respondents :

Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel for R1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

W.P.No.2966 of 2024 DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.

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ORDER

Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel, who accepts notice for R1 would accede to receipt of representation dated 06.01.2024. In that representation, the petitioner has sought a mandamus forbearing from giving electricity connection in favour of R2, a private party.

2. In light of the fact that representation has been duly received, mandamus is issued to R1 to hear the petitioner and R2 and dispose the same in accordance with law and in line with prevalent rules and regulations, within a period of six weeks from today.

3. This writ petition stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs.

22.02.2024 Index:Yes/No ssm To The Assistant Engineer, TNEB, Red Hills Byepass Road, Red Hills, Chennai - 600 052.

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