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Madras High CourtWP/7712/2026disposed of with direction

Rukku, v. The District Collector

2026-03-02Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Rukku ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector District collectorate, Krishnagiri-635 001.

2.Superintending Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Residence, Krishnagiri-635 002.

3.Assistant Sub Divisional Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Uthankarai Sub division, Uthankarai 635 207, Krishnagiri District.

4.Junior Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Uthankarai 635 007, Krishnagiri district.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to pay the compensation of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs only) together with interest at the rate of 7.5 % per annum from the date of accident for the death of the petitioner's husband.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.P.Yuaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr.T.M.Rajangam, Government Advocate for R-1 Mr.Madhusudhanan for RR-2 to 4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to pay the compensation of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs only) to the petitioner together with interest at the rate of 7.5 % per annum from the date of accident on account of the death of her husband due to electrocution.

2. Mr.T.M.Rajangam, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the 1st respondent. Mr.Madhusudhanan, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of respondents 2 to 4.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that her representation dated 31.10.2025 seeking compensation amount of Rs.50,00,000/- towards the death of her husband who died on 02.05.2025 due to electrocution has not been considered by the respondents till date. Hence, the petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to disburse the compensation to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2025 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

5. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the compensation amount of Rs.10,00,000/- will be disbursed to the petitioner in terms of the TNPDCL Proceedings No.11 dated 21.12.2024 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In view of the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to disburse a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- as compensation amount in terms of the board proceedings dated 21.12.2024 to the petitioner within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If at all the petitioner has any grievance with regard to the quantum of compensation awarded, she is at liberty to approach the Tamil nadu District Legal Services Authority for enhancement of compensation.

7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs.

02-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NHS

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

NHS To 1.The District Collector, District collectorate, Krishnagiri-635 001.

2.Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Residence, Krishnagiri-635 002 3.Assistant Sub Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Uthankarai Sub division, Uthankarai 635 207 Krishnagiri District.

4.Junior Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Uthankarai 635 007, Krishnagiri district 02-03-2026