L.Jayaganthan v. The Assistant Engineer (O And M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.07.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.21193 of 2023 L.Jayaganthan

...Petitioner

-VsThe Assistant Engineer, (O & M), (Pallavaram East), Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043.

...Respondent

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to forthwith give Electricity Service Connection to the Petitioner's house bearing Door No.11A, Rangasamy Street, Annammal Nagar, Zameen Pallavaram, Kancheepuram District, based on the Application of the Petitioner dated 21.03.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Selvaraj For Respondent : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, Standing Counsel for TNEB 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner seeks electricity connection to his house bearing Door No.11A, Rangasamy Street, Annammal Nagar, Zameen Pallavaram, Kancheepuram District and alleges that his Application dated 21.03.2023 is pending with the respondent.

2.Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board takes notice for the respondent. 3.The respondent is now required to take a decision on the Application of the petitioner dated 21.03.2023 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 The Assistant Engineer, (O & M), (Pallavaram East), Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO), Pallavaram, Chennai - 600 043.

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