M/S.Sri Aathiran Energy Pvt. Limited v. The Chairman

2024:MHC:2718

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH M/s.Sri Aathiran Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Old No.1, New No.3, Priya Pillaiyar Street, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 028 rep. byi ts Authorized Signatory N.Vasanth ... Petitioner in W.P.No.19415 of 2024 M/s.Kris Geethangali Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd., No.100, Bharathiar Road, Pappanaicken palayam, Coimbatore - 641 037 rep. byi ts Authorized Signatory N.Vasanth ... Petitioner in W.P.No.19417 of 2024 VMA-Wind Energy India Pvt. Ltd., 105, Chinnakattu Thottam, Veerappampalayam, Erode - 638 102 rep. byi ts Authorized Signatory Mr.C.Kalaiyarasan ... Petitioner in W.P.No.19419 of 2024 Vs

1. The Chairman,

2. Chief Engineer, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, 1/4

.... Respondents in all W.Ps.

3. Director-Generation, .... Respondent in W.P.Nos.19415 and 19417 of 2024 Common Prayer: Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to refund the Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.19415 of 2024), Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.19417 of 2024) and Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.19419 of 2024) payable to the petitioners along with interest towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.069534460027 (W.P.No.19415 of 2024), HTSC No.069534460028 (W.P.No.19417 of 2024) and HTSC No.069514430047 (W.P.No.19419 of 2024).

In all W.Ps.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Ms.Meenakshi for Mr.D.R.Arunkumar Standing Counsel C O M M O N O R D E R These Writ Petitions have been filed for a direction directing the respondents to refund a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.19415 of 2024), Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.19417 of 2024) and Rs.10,00,000/- 2/4

(W.P.No.19419 of 2024), being the refundable security deposit made by the petitioners for the purpose of the commissioning of Solar Power Plant.

2. It is not in dispute that the petitioners have commissioned the solar power plants and the same are working. Ms.Meenakshi, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr.D.R.Arukumar, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents confirms the liability of the second respondent to refund the amount to the petitioners.

3. Considering the same, there will be a direction to the second respondent to refund the security deposit to the petitioners with appropriate interest as provided in the contract within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, these writ petitions stand disposed of. No costs.

sl 12.07.2024 Index:Yes/No Speaking order:Yes 3/4

Dr.ANITA SUMANTH,J.

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1. The Chairman,

2. Chief Engineer, Non-Conventional Energy Sources,

3. Director-Generation, 12.07.2024 4/4