Chetpet Mosque @ Hajrath Batharsha Madina Dargh Sherif And Kabasthan Wakf v. The District Collector,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Chetpet Mosque @ Hajrath Batharsha Madina Dargh Sherif and Kabasthan Wakf Rep. by the Manager, Seyath Savukar John S/o.Sayed Sukkur, No.70, Chenji Salai, Chetpat Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District collector, O/o. District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District.
2. The Superintending Engineer, O/o. Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Chetpet Unit Thiruvannamalai District.
4. The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Chetpet Unit Thiruvannamalai District.
5. The Wakf Inspector, O/o. Wakf Superintendent, Wakf Board, Vellore Range, Bagathursha Masjith Campus, 8th Arani Road, Sainathapuram, Vellore, 632 001.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking Writ of Mandamus, directing 3rd and 4th respondent to give the electricity connection bearing S.No.13, 13/6B, 13/6C, 13/1, 13/15 stands in the name of Chetpet Mosque @ Hajrath Batharsha Madina Dargah Sherif and Kabasthan Wakf in pursuant of the proceedings Na.Ka. No.239/ Thi.Malai/ Va.Aa/ Ve Division dated 03.12.2024 by the 5th respondent. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondent(s):
Mr.T.M.Rajangam, G.A., for R1 Mr.Swami Subramanian, for R2 to R4
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner Wakf's representation dated 03.12.2024 for grant of a new electricity service connection
2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner Wakf owns properties measuring an extent of 8000 sq.ft. comprised in Survey Nos.13, 13/6B, 13/6C, 13/1 and 13/15, situated in Tiruvannamalai District. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 03.12.2024 to the fifth respondent seeking a new electricity connection of the Dargah under the Tariff II-C. The said representation was forwarded to the fourth respondent. However, no action has been taken thereafter. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner Wakf has made an application dated 03.12.2024 for issuance of a new electricity connection, but the same has not been considered so far.
4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 submitted that for obtaining a new electricity service connection, physical applications are not entertained and only online applications are considered as per the prevailing procedure.
5. In view of the above submission, this Court directs the petitioner to submit an online application with all necessary particulars within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Thereafter, the fourth respondent shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks.
6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PVS
To
1. The District collector, o/o. District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District
2. The Superintending Engineer, O/o.Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Chetpet Unit Thiruvannamalai District
4. The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Chetpet Unit Thiruvannamalai District.
5. The Wakf Inspector, O/o. Wakf Superintendent, Wakf Board, Vellore Range, Bagathursha Masjith Campus, 8th Arani Road, Sainathapuram, Vellore, 632 001.
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
PVS 03-03-2026