P.Balakrishnan v. The Chairman Cum Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Balakrishnan S/o Ponnusamy Door No 2/328 Karthiripatti village Karunagallur Post, ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chairman cum managing Director Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

2. The District Collector Office of District Collectorate Salem, Salem District

3. The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCo), Erode Region, Erode-638 009

4. The Superintending Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Electricity Distribution Circle, Kolathur,

5. The Assistant Executive Engineer Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCo) Kolathur,

6. The Inspector of Police Kolathur Police station, Salem District 636 303 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents No -1 to 4 to pay a just and reasonable compensation a sum of Rs 25,00,000/- (Twenty Five Lakhs only) for the death of the petitioner's wife Pavithra, aged about 27 years old who died due to electrocution by considering the petitioner's representation dated 14.10.2024 and 25.11.2024 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner:

Mr.V.Elangovan for Mr.Ka.Prabaharan For Respondents:

Mr.Syed Sibghatulla for R1, R3, R4 & R5 Standing Counsel Mr.M.Rajendiran for R2 Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

When the matter came up for hearing today, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition, with liberty to approach the appropriate forum. An endorsement to that effect has also been made.

2. In view of the aforesaid submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Civil Court or the District Legal Services Authority, in the manner known to law. 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma

To

1. The Chairman cum managing Director Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

2. The District Collector office of District Collectorate Salem Salem District

3. The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCo), Erode Region, Erode 638 009

4. The Superintending Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution, Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Electricity Distribution Circle, Kolathur,

5. The Assistant Executive Engineer Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCo) Kolathur,

6. The Inspector of Police Kolathur Police station, Salem District 636 303

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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