G.Rajendran v. The Executive Engineer,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.08.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P. No. 23727 of 2024 G.Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Executive Engineer, O/o. Executive Engineer of Electricity, Karaikal District.
2. The Assistant Engineer/Rural, Sorakudi Sub-Electricity Board, Surakudi, Karaikal.
3. Prabakaran ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to provide the electricity connection in R.S. No. 22/2A at No.1, Sellur Revenue Village, Thirunallar, Karaikal District in pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 26.04.2024. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr. P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondents : Mr. V.Vasantha Kumar, Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry) (for R1 & R2)
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed directing the first and second respondents to provide the electricity connection in R.S. No. 22/2A at No.1, situated at Sellur Revenue Village, Thirunallar, Karaikal District in pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 26.04.2024.
2. On a perusal of records, it is seen that there is a dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent with respect to the said property.
3. In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry and pass orders on the said representation dated 26.04.2024 after issuance of notice to the petitioner and the third respondent and after giving opportunity of hearing to them, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt 2/4
of a copy of this order.
4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected WMP is closed. 02.08.2024 Index:Yes/No kv To
1. The Executive Engineer, O/o. Executive Engineer of Electricity, Karaikal District.
2. The Assistant Engineer/Rural, Sorakudi Sub-Electricity Board, Surakudi, Karaikal.
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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