Ranba Castings Limited v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-09-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 30821 to 30830 of 2008 W.P.No.30821 of 2008:
1. Ranba Castings Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, 83-c, P.K.D. Nagar, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Coimbatore (south) Circle, Coimbatore.
WP No. 30822 of 2008
1. Ranba Castings Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, 83-c, P.K.D. Nagar, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Coimbatore (south) Circle, Coimbatore.
WP No. 30823 of 2008
1. Raha Oils Private Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, 376, Manickanathan Road, Paramathi, Paramathi Velur (tk), Namakkal Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Mettur.
WP No. 30824 of 2008
1. Raha Oils Private Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, 376, Manickanathan Road, Paramathi, Paramathi Velur (tk), Namakkal Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Mettur.
WP No. 30825 of 2008
1. Paramount Textile Mills Pvt Ltd., Rep. By Its Managing Director, Thirali, Thirumangalam, Madurai Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Madurai.
WP No. 30826 of 2008 Paramount Textile Mills Pvt Ltd., Rep. By Its Managing Director, Thirali, Thirumangalam, Madurai Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Madurai.
WP No. 30827 of 2008:
1Sree Karpagambal Mills Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, Cholapuram South, Rajapalayam - 626 139, Virudhunagar Dt.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
Tneb, Virudhungar Electricity Distribution Circle, Virudhunagar.
WP No. 30828 of 2008
1. Sree Karpagambal Mills Limited Rep. By Its Managing Director, Cholapuram South, Rajapalayam - 626 139, Virudhunagar Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
Tneb, Virudhungar Electricity Distribution Circle, Virudhunagar.
WP No. 30829 of 2008
1. Ultratech Cement Limited Rep. By Its Asst. Vice President, Arakkonam Cement Works, Chitteri Post, Arakkonam, Vellore Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Vellore Electricity Distribution Circle, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 6.
WP No. 30830 of 2008
1. Ultratech Cement Limited Rep. By Its Asst. Vice President, Arakkonam Cement Works, Chitteri Post, Arakkonam, Vellore Dt.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
TNEB, Vellore Electricity Distribution Circle, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 6.
Prayer in ;The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration declaring the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) to be illegal, void and ultra vires provisions of the Constitution of India.
PRAYER in WP No. 30822 of 2008 ; The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to refund or adjust against the future bills of the petitioners unit in respect of their HT service connection bearing No.171 the Electricity Tax levied on maximum demand levied under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act 2003 as amended by the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007).
PRAYER in WP No. 30823 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration declaring the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No.38 of 2007) to be illegal, void and ultra vires provisions of Constitution of India.
PRAYER in WP No. 30824 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the
respondents to refund or adjust against the future bills of the petitioner's unit in respect of their HT service connection bearing No.210 (old HT SC No.172) the Electricity Tax levied on maximum demand levied under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act 2003 as amended by the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No.38 of 2007).
PRAYER in WP No. 30825 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration declaring the provisions of the Tamil nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) to be illegal, void and ultra vires provisions of the Constitution of India.
Prayer in WP No. 30826 of 2008:
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration directing the respondents to refund or adjust against the future bills of the petitioners unit in respect of their HT service connection bearing No.40 the Electricity Tax levied on maximum demand levied under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) PRAYER in WP No. 30827 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration declaring the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) to be illegal, void and ultra vires provisions of the Constitution of India.
PRAYERin WP No. 30828 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to refund or adjust against the future bills of the petitioners unit in respect of their HT service connection bearing No.19 the Electricity Tax levied
on maximum demand levied under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act 2003 as amended by the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) PRAYER in WP No. 30829 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration declaring the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No. 38 of 2007) to be illegal, void and ultra vires provisions of the Constitution of India.
PRAYER in WP No. 30830 of 2008;
The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of declaration directing the respondents to refund or adjust against the future bills of the petitioners unit in respect of their HT service connection bearing No. 1203 the Electricity Tax levied on maximum demand levied under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity Act 2003 as amended by the Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (Act No.38 of 2007).
For Petitioner(s):
MR. ARUN ANBUMANI IN ALL THE WPS For Respondent(s):
MR.L.JAI VENKATESH, STANDING COUNSEL FOR R2 AND 3 IN WP 30821/2008 MR. S. MADHUSUDANAN FOR R2 AND 3 In all other writ petitions MRS. S. ANITHA, SPL.GP FOR R1 IN ALL THE WPS
COMMON ORDER Challenging the impugned order passed by the respondents, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions seeking a direction not to disconnect the electricity charges.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that for non payment of the Electricity, tax, the respondent has passed the impugned order. Pending Writ petitions, the petitioners herein has filed C.A.No.11505 to 11539 of 2018 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court challenging the impugned order and the same is pending. In view of the above, this Court may direct the respondents not to demand the electricity taxes till the disposal of C.As.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents not to demand the electricity taxes till the disposal of CAs. The respondents shall, thereafter, proceed the matter subject to result of the CAs.
5. With the above direction, the writ petitions stand disposed of. No costs. 02-09-2025 rli
Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Government Of Tamil Nadu Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.
Board, Rep. By Its Chairman, Anna Salai, Chennai.
Tneb, Coimbatore (south) Circle, Coimbatore.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
rli WP No. 30821 to 30830 of 2008 02-09-2025