M/S.Gobi Textiles Ltd v. The Superintending Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.20709 of 2023 M/s.Gobi Textiles Ltd., Represented by its Managing Director, G.D.Main Road, Kolappalur, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Erode - 638 546.

...Petitioner

-VsThe Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, 110/11kv SS Campus, Tiruppur Road, Vettaikaran Koil, Nagadevanpalayam (PO), Gobichetipalayam - 638 476.

...Respondent

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records of the respondent in proceedings in Lr.No.A/cs.Br/SE/GEDC/G/DFC/AO/REV/AS/HT/F.HT SC No.057/R204/2023 dated 19.05.2023, quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Raveendran For Respondent : Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, Standing Counsel for TNEB

ORDER

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The petitioner faces a claim for Deem Demand Charges for the HT electricity connection which he had surrendered in 2016. This is now under challenge.

2.Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, learned counsel takes notice for the respondent and makes a statement that the petitioner has to approach the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum for his remedy.

3.This Court therefore directs the petitioner to approach the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and till then, the respondent is restrained from taking any adverse action on the demand made. 4.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg 2/3

N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 13.07.2023 3/3