Madras High CourtWP/22970/2018disposed of

R.Palanivel, v. The Chairman-Cum-

2018-09-05Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.09.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P. No.22970 of 2018 R. Palanivel .. Petitioner Vs

1. The Chairman-cumManaging Director, TANGEDCO, NPK RR Maligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, Perambalur.

3. The Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Ariyalur.

4. The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, T.PASHUR, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give electricity supply connection to the bore well situate in S.No.6/1 in Cholamadevi Vilage in Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District bearing registration No.603/25-4-2006 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Senthil Nathan For Respondents : Mr.P.Gunaraj

ORDER

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

2.The petitioner has come up with this writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to give electricity supply connection to the bore well situated in S.No.6/1 in Cholamadevi Vilage in Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District bearing registration No.603/25-4-2006 within a stipulated

time.

3.According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 16.04.2018 claiming the same relief as prayed in this writ petition, but, the said representation is yet to be disposed of by the respondents. However, the learned counsel submitted that it would suffice, if the said representation made by the petitioner is directed to be considered by the respondents, on merits.

4.Mr.P.Gunaraj, learned Standing Counsel taking notice for the respondents, submitted that the respondents be directed to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders in accordance with law.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2018 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as any of the interested parties, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 05.09.2018 Index: Yes/No vga R.MAHADEVAN, J.

vga To

1. The Chairman-cumManaging Director TANGEDCO NPK RR Maligai 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

2. The Superintending Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board TANGEDCO Perambalur

3. The executive Engineer Operation and Maintenance TANGEDCO Ariyalur

4. The Assistant Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board TANGEDCO

T.PASHUR Udayarpalayam Taluk Ariyalur District.

W.P.No. 22970 of 2018 05.09.2018