Venkatesulu v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.06.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH Writ Petition No.15764 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.17048 of 2017 Mr.Venkatesulu .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District.

2.The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tiruttani 631 209.

3.Mr.V.Parthiban .. Respondents Writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to take action against the 3rd respondent by seizure of the power looms and disconnection of electricity service connection. For Petitioner : Mr.S.S.Swaminathan, For Respondents :Mr.S.Diwakar, Special Government Pleader For R1 and R2.

ORDER

The petitioner made a representation on 17.04.2017 to the 2nd respondent inter alia alleging that the 3rd respondent is using the service

connection meant for domestic purpose for running a power loom. As the said representation is yet to be disposed of, the present writ petition has been filed.

2.Though a larger prayer is sought for, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it is suffice if the pending representation is directed to be disposed of by the second respondent after due notice to the parties concerned.

3.Considering the above, a direction is issued to the second respondent to dispose of the representation dated 17.04.2017 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after due notice to the petitioner and the 3rd respondent.

4.With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 22.06.2017 Index : Yes/No mfa

To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Tiruvallur, Tiruvallur District.

2.The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tiruttani 631 209.

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