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A.Nehru v. The Assistant Engineer

2026-06-29Honourable Mr.Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ A.Nehru S/o.Late.Ayyakkannu No.56-A,Pushpa Nagar Main Road Nungambakkam Chennai-600 034.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Assistant Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd(TANGEDCO) Division No.171, Mahalingapuram (Loyala compound) Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant separate service connection (5Nos) for the property situated at Door No.56-A, Pushpa Nagar Main Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034, as per the decree passed in O.S.No.6958 of 2021 dated 12.12.2023 on the file of the V Assistant Judge City Civil Court, Chennai and based on the receipts issued for electricity meter and other charges by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.5.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. R. Kamaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing Counsel

ORDER

By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant separate service connection (5Nos) for the property situated at Door No.56-A, Pushpa Nagar Main Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034, as per the decree passed in O.S.No.6958 of 2021 dated 12.12.2023 on the file of the V Assistant Judge City Civil Court, Chennai and based on the receipts issued for electricity meter and other charges by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.5.2026.

3. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 13.5.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 13.5.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jv The Assistant Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd(TANGEDCO) Division No.171, Mahalingapuram (Loyala compound) Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

jv 29-06-2026