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M/S.Arthanari Clothing Pvt Ltd v. Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd

2025-06-12Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

1. M/s.Arthanari Clothing Pvt Ltd 68/2b,Manai Kadu, Erumapalayam (po) Salem-636 015 Salem -636 015 Rep By Its Authorised Signatory P.Manivannan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd Rep By Its Chairman 144, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002 2.The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.25,55,561/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges and pass. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj

For Respondent(s):

Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla Standing counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction for the payment of additional security deposit of Rs.25,55,561/- in six equal installments along with the regular current consumption charges.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner refers to and relies upon earlier order dated 28.05.2025 in this connection.

3. Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the respondents.

4. The petitioner has placed on record earlier order dated 28.05.2025 permitting the payment of additional security deposit in six equal monthly installments. Likewise, in this case, the petitioner is permitted to pay the additional security deposit of Rs.25,55,561 /- in six equal monthly installments. The first installment shall be paid on or before 20.06.2025 and the subsequent installments shall be paid on or before the first of each succeeding month over

the next five months. In the event of default, the petitioner shall lose the benefit of this order and the respondents shall be at liberty to initiate appropriate legal proceedings in respect thereof.

This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. No costs. 12-06-2025 rka Note : Issue order copy on 12.06.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd Rep By Its Chairman 144, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002 2.The Superintending Engineer Tnpdcl, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

rka WP No.20782 of 2025 12-06-2025