A.Padmanaban v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 24.04.2023 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Padmanaban ... Petitioner (in W.P.No.12307 of 2023) R.Prabhu ... Petitioner (in W.P.No.12309 of 2023) M.Saravana Kumar ... Petitioner (in W.P.No.12312 of 2023) S.Saravan Sekar ... Petitioner (in W.P.No.12313 of 2023) Vs

1. The Chairman, TANGEDCO, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002

2. The Assistant Engineer, O&M/TANGEDCO Padappai, Kundrathur Taluk, Kancheepuram (District)-601 301 ... Respondents (in all petitions) Page No:1/6

PRAYER in all Petitions: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, direction or order in the nature of a writ directing the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioners' representation dated 24.11.2022 and to provide basic amenity at the earliest.

For Petitioner (in all petitions) ... M/s.M.Balasubramanian For Respondents (in all petitions) ... Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, ... Standing Counsel C O M M O N O R D E R Since, the issue involved in all Writ Petitions are one and the same, all the petitions are taken up for final disposal by way of a common order.

2. The above Writ Petitions have been filed for a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2022 seeking grant of electricity service connection.

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3. Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for respondents.

4. The petitioners states that they have given a representation dated 24.11.2022 to the 2nd respondent seeking electricity connection to their residence. However, the respondents have not taken any steps to provide electricity service connection. Hence, the above Writ Petitions have been filed.

5. Though very many grounds have been raised, the learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation made on 24.11.2022 seeking to provide electricity service connection within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

6. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioners' representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law.

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7. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioners' representation dated 24.11.2022 seeking electricity service connection to their residences and pass appropriate orders on merits after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioners as well as to the aggrieved persons if any, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. These Writ Petitions are disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 24.04.2023 NHS Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes Page No:4/6

To

1. The Chairman, TANGEDCO, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002

2. The Assistant Engineer, O&M/TANGEDCO Padappai, Kundrathur Taluk, Kancheepuram (District)-601 301 Page No:5/6

M.DHANDAPANI, J NHS W.P.Nos.12307, 12309, 12312 & 12313 of 2023 24.04.2023 Page No:6/6