M/S.Garuda Steels v. Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 4115 of 2026 & W.M.P.No. 4596 of 2026 M/s Garuda Steels, S.F. No. 309/1-A, Kulathupalayam Pudur, Devanampalayam Post, Kinathukkadvu Taluk Coimbatore - 642 120 Rep. by its Authorized Signatory M.Ramesh

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 10th Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

Represented by its Chairman and Managing Director 2.The Superintending Engineer, TNPDCL, Coimbatore South Electricity Distribution Circle Coimbatore

...Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the arrears of Rs.64,46.083/- as per Regulation 17 (5), 17(9) (a) and 17 (9)(b) of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004 along with restoration charges and other charges and restore supply on payment of the installment. For Petitioner :

Mr. R.S.Pandiyaran For Respondents :

Mr. L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct the 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the arrears of Rs.64,46,083/- as per Regulation 17 (5), 17(9)(a) and 17 (9)(b) of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004 along with restoration charges and other charges and restore supply on payment of the installment."

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2. This Court in a similar case in WP.No.22221 of 2025 dated 20.06.2025, after extracting the arguments, various provisions of the Electricity Supply Code, 2004, and earlier judgement of this Court has held as follows:

"(i)The petitioner shall pay 40% of the outstanding amount and the BPSC charges that are demanded upfront. Upon payment of the same, the supply shall be restored and the balance amount shall be paid in 10 monthly installments;

(ii)Apart from the above amount, the petitioner shall continue to pay the current consumption charges. If there is any default in even a single installment, the respondent authorities will be entitled to disconnect the supply and proceed further in the manner known to law;

(iii)The parties shall act on the web copy of the order without waiting for the certified copy of the order. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions, if any are closed. No costs."

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3. Accordingly, this writ petition is allowed in line with the judgement passed in WP.No.22221 of 2025 dated 20.06.2025. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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To 1.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) 10th Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

Represented by its Chairman and Managing Director 2.The Superintending Engineer, TNPDCL, Coimbatore South Electricity Distribution Circle Coimbatore 5/6

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