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Madras High CourtWP/9743/2026disposed of with direction

M/S.Ratnakar Energy Pvt Ltd, v. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution

2026-03-11Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Ratnakar Energy Private Limited 17, Karpgam Layout, 5th Street, Indira Nagar, Erode - 638 003 Rep. by its Authorized Signatory Kiran Kumar Surana ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TNPDCL), Rep. by its Chairman, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Engineer/ NCES, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. (TNGECL), 2nd Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3.The Director-Generation, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to 1/4

issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to refund the Rs.80,00,000/- payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.059514500169.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lakshmipathy For Respondents : Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar

O R D E R

By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to refund the Rs.80,00,000/- payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.059514500169.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that after commissioning of solar power plant, the petitioner made representation to the respondents claiming refund of the refundable security deposit of Rs.80,00,000/-, however, there is no response. 2/4

Hence, this Court may issue direction to the respondents to refund Rs.80,00,000/- payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.059514500169, within a reasonable time frame. 4.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that eligible refundable amount will be refunded to the petitioner within a reasonable time.

5.In view of the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court directs the respondents to refund the eligible refundable amount to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.03.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TNPDCL), Rep. by its Chairman, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Engineer/ NCES, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. (TNGECL), 2nd Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

3.The Director-Generation, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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