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Arthanari Loom Centre (Textile) Pvt. Ltd., Unit Ii, v. The Chairman

2019-05-16Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.05.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.No.14300 of 2019 Arthanari Loom Centre (Textile) Pvt. Ltd, Unit II, HTSC No.329 4/144-A, Erumapalayam Main Road, S.F.No.181/2A, Erumapalayam Post, Salem-636015 Repd. by its Authorised Signatory S.Siva ... Petitioner ..Vs..

1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, SALEM ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing t he first and second respondents to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.22,56,974/- 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 standing 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 respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.22,56,974/- alone in 6 equal monthly installments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that due to acute financial problems and persistent power cut 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.Nos.12954 of 2016 etc. batch 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.22,56,974/-, 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/- Vacation officer //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar arr/vkr To

1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, SALEM +1cc to Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj , Advocate SR.No. 43863 W.P.No.14300 of 2019 A.SK(23/05/2019) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/