A.Dhatchayani v. The Assistant Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.05.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

1. A.Dhatchayani

2. M.Thangaraj

3. R.Kannan

4. E.Sankar 5.B.Angamma 6.S.Deepalakshmi

7. Kalavathi Raghavan ...

Petitioners versus The Assistant Engineer / O & M Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Chengalpattu Electricity Distribution Circle Kandigai, Chengalpattu District ...

Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to consider the online applications of the petitioners in Application Nos. 200095760325555, 200095760325558, 200095760325556, 200095760 325557, 200095760325554, 200095760325559 and 200095760325560 dated 23.03.2025 and grant service connection to the petitioners' properties.

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For Petitioners :

Mr. A.Tamilvannan For Respondent :

Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing counsel

O R D E R

The petitioners seek for a direction for consideration of the online applications mentioned in the petition.

2. Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing counsel for TANGEDCO accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. He submits that fresh applications from the petitioners for electricity connection will be considered in accordance with the Rules.

3. In view of the submissions of learned Standing counsel, this writ petition is disposed of by permitting the petitioners to file fresh applications for electricity connection. On receipt thereof, the respondent is directed to consider such applications in accordance with the Rules and pass orders within 30 days from the receipt of thereof. No costs. 28.05.2025 (1/2) Speaking order Index : Yes : Yes gpa /vji 2/4

To The Assistant Engineer / O & M Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Chengalpattu Electricity Distribution Circle Kandigai, Chengalpattu District 3/4

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY , J.

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