M/S. Sowmiya Spinners Pvt. Ltd., v. The Chairman
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.05.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.No.14284 of 2019 M/s. Sowmiya Spinners Private Limited, HTSC No.400, No.535/2A, 2B, 525/1B, K.G.Palayam Village, Kariyampalayam, Annur 641 653 Coimbatore Rep. by its Authorized Signatory P.Mohan Raj ...
Petitioner ..Vs..
1.The Chairman No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.
2.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore North Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore.
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Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.58,73,567/- alone in 6 equal monthly installments along with the regular current consumption charges.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj For Respondents: Mr.S.K.Raameshwar
O R D E R
Mr.S.K.Raameshwar, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
2.This Writ Petition has been seeking for a direction to the first and second respondents to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.58,73,567/- alone in 6 monthly installments along with the regular current consumption charges.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that due to frequent power cut, production loss and continuous recession in the industry, the petitioner was not in a position to pay the Additional Security Deposit at once and hence pleads before this Court to pay the Additional Security Deposit in 6 monthly installments. He would further submit that this Court in similar circumstances, this Court in W.P.No.18353 of 2016 has ordered for payment of Additional Security Deposit, in six equal monthly installments, along with current consumption charges and the petitioner herein is also ready and willing to pay the Additional Security Deposit by way of 6 monthly installments.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents also agreed for the same.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also having regard to the submissions made, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.58,73,567/-, in six equal installments along with regular current consumption charges, commencing from 01.06.2019, failing which it is open to the respondents to initiate appropriate action in accordance with law. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(V/O) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar arr/vkr To 1.The Chairman No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.
2.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore North Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore.
+1cc to Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj, Advocate Sr.43862 W.P.No.14284 of 2019 srg 23/05/2019