M/S.Sumangali Silks v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH M/s.Sumangali Silks Ts.No.391/2, 431/3, 431/14, 432/3, 432/4 Bharathi Road, Cuddalore 607 001 Rep. By its authorized signatory K.Iyappan.

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Petitioner vs

1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited 144, Anna Salai chennai - 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL, Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle Cuddalore.

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Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.44,04,126/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lakshmipathy For Respondents : Mr.Venkata Seshaiya Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction for the payment of additional security deposit of Rs.44,04,126/- 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.Venkata Seshaiya, 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.44,04,126/- in six equal monthly installments. The first installment shall be paid on or Page No.2 of 4

before 15.06.2025 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.

5. This Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs.

12.06.2025 Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order.

Internet : Yes/No.

Index: Yes/No.

Note: Issue order copy on 12.06.2025.

drm To

1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited 144, Anna Salai chennai - 600 002.

2. The Superintending Engineer TNPDCL, Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle Cuddalore.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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