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Madras High CourtWP/20252/2005dismissed for nonprosecution

Carborundum Universal Ltd., v. The Tamil Nadu Electricity

2024-01-31Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.01.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.PM.P.No.22095 of 2005 Carborundum Universal Limited ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, No.17, III Main Road, Seethammal Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3. The Superintending Engineer (North), Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Declaration, declaring that the Regulation 5(5) of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004 and consequential demand letter issued by the 3rd respondent in Lr.No.SE/CEDC/N/AAO/R/A1/HT 1024/D/178/2005 dated 15.04.2005 demanding the sum of Rs. 19,64,748/-

towards additional security deposit from the petitioner are arbitrary,unreasonable illegal and ultra vires the constitution of India in so far as the petitioner is concerned.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : No appearance

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 23.01.2024, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 29.01.2024, under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Even today, i.e. 31.01.2024, when the matter is taken up for hearing, none appeared for the petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed for non-prosecution. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

31.01.2024 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To

1. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, No.17, III Main Road, Seethammal Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3. The Superintending Engineer (North), Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, Chennai.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 31.01.2024