Mr. Sakthivel v. The Assistant Engineer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Mr. Sakthivel S/o.Boobathi, Residing at Thadahanavalasai Village, Bommikuppam Post, Thirupathur Taluk, Thirupathur District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Assistant Engineer, TNEB, Madavalam Section, Madavalam Post, Thirupathur District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18/04/2026. For Petitioner(s):

K.Gajendiran For Respondent(s):

Mr. Mathusoothanan, Standing Counsel

ORDER

By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026.

3. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 18.04.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, other parties in OS No.299 of 2024 and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jv To The Assistant Engineer, TNEB, Madavalam Section, Madavalam Post, Thirupathur District.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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