Madras High CourtWP/22734/2023disposed of

Sri Raam Dyeing Factory, v. The Chairman

2023-08-01Honourable Mr Justice N. Seshasayee4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.08.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE Sri Raam Dyeing Factory 1/1-2, Anthiyur Road, Kadayampatti Bhavani 638312 Erode repd. its By its Authorized Signatory Dharshen. G ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman 2.Chief Engineer Non-Conventional Energy Sources 3.The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle GOBI ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondent and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner's Group captive Consumer Current Consumption Bills in HTSC No.049094360126 till the entire outstanding dues of Rs.30,00,000/- payable to the petitioner along with interest towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.079514720070 is paid or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lakshmipathy For Respondents : Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla Standing Counsel for TNEB

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.This petition is filed seeking refund of a security deposit of Rs.30 lakhs which the respondent is duty bound to repay. The deposit was made by establishing solar power plant and as per the norms once the solar power plant is commissioned, the respondent is obligated to refund the security deposit.

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3.Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, the learned standing counsel takes notice for the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.

4.This Court understands that the respondent is also raising current consumption charges against the petitioner and this court now directs that the respondent is required to adjust its current consumption charges against the refundable deposit, which it is obligated to do. This arrangement will commence from September 2023.

5.The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. 01.08.2023 (2/4) kas Index : Yes / No To.

1.The Chairman 3/4

N.SESHASAYEE, J.

kas 2.Chief Engineer Non-Conventional Energy Sources 3.The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle GOBI 01.08.2023 (2/4) 4/4