Kamaraj v. The Chairman
2024:MHC:2351
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.06.2024 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH and W.M.P.Nos. 15711 & 17561 of 2024 Kamaraj .. Petitioner vs 1.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, Maduravoyal, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, Chennai West, Chennai - 600 095.
.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pass final assessment orders by taking into consideration the petitioner's common objection objection dated 20.05.2024 pursuant to the provisional assessment orders dated 13.05.2024. For Petitioner :
Mr.D.Nellayappan For Respondents :
Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel
ORDER
Heard detailed submissions of Mr.D.Nelliappan, for the petitioner and Mr.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel, for the respondents. 2.
The petitioner seeks a mandamus directing the respondents 1/4
to pass final assessment orders by taking into account all his objections. This is a matter where provisional assessment orders have been passed in regard to electricity service connections in the house units in the following addresses:- "a. House bearing Door No.99, 1st Street, Krishna Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 95, b. House bearing Door No.111, 1st Street, Krishna Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 95, c. House bearing Door No.59, 18th Street, Krishna Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 95, and d. House bearing Door No.135, 15th Street, Krishna Nagar, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 95."
3.
Though no counter has been filed, learned panel counsel would submit that by a surprise inspection conducted on 13.05.2024, the authorities had deducted theft of energy. 4.
In light of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner, respondents are directed to hear the petitioner, consider the objections dated 20.05.2024 and any further objections made by the petitioner and pass final orders of assessment within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Petitioner is also at liberty to request the authorities to restore the connection, which request may be considered if and when made, putting the petitioner to applicable terms and in accordance with law.
5.
Writ petition stands disposed in terms of this order. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 20.06.2024 Index:Yes/No ssm 2/4
To 1.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, Maduravoyal, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, Chennai West, Chennai - 600 095.
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DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.
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