T.Manjula v. Junior Engineer (O And M)
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.02.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH T.Manjula
...Petitioner
Vs 1.Junior Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Zameen Peraiyur Substation, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District.
2.Assistant Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Cement Factory Post Office, Ariyalur - 621 729.
3.Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), 59, Rajaji Nagar, College Road, Ariyalur-621 713.
4.Superintendent Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Perambalur Electricity Distribution Circle, 1/4
4 Road, Thuraimangalam, Perambalur District - 621 220.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to consider and dispose off the representation dated 20.04.2021 made by the Writ Petitioner and direct the respondents 1 to 4 to pay compensation of Rs.20 Lakhs for the death of the Writ Petitioner's husband due to Electrocution on 04.11.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Murugaian For Respondents : Mr.Abul Kalam Standing Counsel
O R D E R
Mr.Abdul Kalam, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice for the respondents and is in possession of complete instructions to proceed with the matter finally. Hence, by consent expressed by both learned counsel this Writ Petition is disposed finally even at the stage of admission. 2.The petitioner prays for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose his representation made as early as on 20.04.2021 seeking compensation for the death of her husband which she claims was on account of electrocution on 04.11.2016.
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3.Since adjudication of various facts would be necessary to consider the request of the petitioner, it would be appropriate that the respondents to consider the same.
4.Prima facie, the Writ Petition as well as the representation are hit by laches, insofar as the unfortunate event is stated to have been taken place on 04.11.2016. However, since FIR has been registered with the Police Station at Perambalur bearing No.569 of 2016 on 04.11.2016, this Writ Petition is entertained and the following order is passed. 5.A direction is issued to R4, Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.04.2021, hear the petitioner and pass a speaking order within a period of sixteen (16) weeks from today.
6.This Writ Petition is disposed as above. No costs. Index : Yes/No 25.02.2022 Speaking Order/Non speaking Order Sl 3/4
DR.ANITA SUMANTH,J.
sl To 1.Junior Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Zameen Peraiyur Substation, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District.
2.Assistant Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Cement Factory Post Office, Ariyalur - 621 729.
3.Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), 59, Rajaji Nagar, College Road, Ariyalur-621 713.
4.Superintendent Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Perambalur Electricity Distribution Circle, 4 Road, Thuraimangalam, Perambalur District - 621 220.
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