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Madras High CourtWP/15869/2023disposed of

P.Thangamani v. The District Collector

2026-03-25Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Thangamani S/o.Ponnusamy, 3/14, Ayyasamy Street, Perur-Chettipalayam, Coimbatore-641 010.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Coimbatore-641 018.

2.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation of Electricity and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Coimbatore-641 012.

3.The District Forest Officer Coimbatore District Forest Office, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 042.

4.K.Ganesan S/o.Krishnasamy, 16/11, Sarojini Street, No.2, New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore-641 044.

5.G.Ramalakshmi W/o.Ganesan, 16/11, Sarojini Street, No.2, New Siddhapudur, Coimbatore-641 044.

6.Sumathi W/o.Vijyakumar, 2/261, Arivoli Nagar, Vivekanandar Square, Coimbatore-641 042.

7.Vijayakumar S/o.Planisamy, 2/261, Arivoli Nagar, Vivekanandar Square, Coimbatore-641 042.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the 2nd respondent from supplying electricity to the respondents 4 to 7 in SF No 3 of Ettimadai Village, Coimbatore District and proceed against the respondents 4 to 7 for having erected the fence with electricity power supply For Petitioner(s):

Ms.R.Pushpalatha, for Mr.C.Deivasigamani For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP, for R1 &3 Ms.Sindhuza.M.S.

for Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, St.counsel for R2 R4 to 7 - No Apperance

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2023.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, a representation was filed by the petitioner to to forbear the 2nd respondent from supplying electricity to the respondents 4 to 7 in SF No 3 of Ettimadai Village, Coimbatore District and proceed against the respondents 4 to 7 for having erected the fence with electricity power supply. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of 12 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.03.2023 and after issuing due notice to all the rival parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 25-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector Coimbatore-641 018.

2.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation of Electricity and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Coimbatore-641 012.

3.The District Forest Officer Coimbatore District Forest Office, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore-641 042.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 25-03-2026