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Armstrong Power Systems Pvt Ltd., v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission,

2026-02-26Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WMP No. 8247 of 2026 Armstrong Power Systems Pvt Ltd., 61 C, Saminathapuram II Street Anuparapalayam Post Tirupur - 641 652 Rep by its Authorised Signatory A.Arumugam ..Petitioner Vs

1. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 4th Floor, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

Through Its Secretary.

2. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

3. Director Finance Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

4. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli.

5. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi.

..Respondents

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner's group captive consumer M/s.Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.,H.T.Sc.No. 049094360083 until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.12,60,127/- (for the year 2024-2025) payable to the petitioner's group captive consumer M/s.Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., is having H.T.Sc.No. 049094360083 till the entire amount is adjusted and pass orders.

For Petitioner:

Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj For Respondents :

Mr.Syed Sibuthullah Standing Counsel for R1 to R5

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To forbear the respondents and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner's group captive consumer M/s.Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.12,60,127/- (for the year 2024-2025) payable to the petitioner's group captive consumer M/s.Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., till the entire amount is adjusted"

2. This Court in a similar case in WP.No.47775 of 2025 has passed the following order:

"3.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of in similar

terms with a direction to the respondents to adjust the amount of Rs.16,92,851/~ (for the year 2023 - 2024) payable by the respondents to the petitioner towards the electricity supplied to them by the petitioner, with the current consumption charges, demand charges payable by the petitioner, till the entire amount is adjusted or exhausted. The respondents shall not take any coercive steps against the petitioner for disconnection of power supply till entire outstanding amount payable to the petitioner by respondents gets adjusted towards current consumption charges, demand charges etc., payable by the petitioner. "

3. In view of the above, this writ petition stands disposed of in similar terms with a direction to the respondents to adjust the amount of Rs.12,60,127/- (for the year 2024-2025) payable by the respondents to the petitioner towards the outstanding dues till the entire amount is adjusted or exhausted. The respondents shall not take any coercive steps against the petitioner for disconnection of power supply till entire outstanding amount payable to the petitioner by the respondents gets adjusted. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 26-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DS

To:

1. The Secretary Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 4th Floor, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

2. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

3. Director Finance Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

4. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli.

5. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi.

P.T.ASHA J.

DS 26-02-2026