M.Yuvaraj v. The Assistant Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.21189 of 2023 M.Yuvaraj

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Assistant Engineer, O/o.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar West, Chennai - 600 040.

2.The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to grant electricity service connection to the Petitioner's bunk shop situated near Iyyappan Koil, rear side of Anna Nagar Tower, 6th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040, by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 19.06.2023, subject to the decision of the Township Vending committee regarding grant of Certificate of Vending to the Petitioner's shop withing a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kamaraj For R1 : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, Standing Counsel for TNEB

ORDER

The petitioner seeks electricity connection to his bunk shop and alleges that his Application dated 19.06.2023 is pending with the first respondent.

2.Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board takes notice for the first respondent. 3.The first respondent is now required to take a decision on the Application of the petitioner dated 19.06.2023 and if so required, also to hear the petitioner and dispose of the same within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 19.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg 2/4

To 1.The Assistant Engineer, O/o.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar West, Chennai - 600 040.

2.The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 19.07.2023 4/4