M/S. Rudraansh Powers Pvt Ltd, v. The Chairman
2024:MHC:2976
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 01.08.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH M/s Rudraansh Powers Pvt Ltd, P.B.No.2201, Balaji Gardens, Sugarcane Breeding Institute Post, Coimbatore - 641007 Repd by its Authorized Signatory K.Manoharan ... Petitioner in W.P.No.22102 of 2024 M/s Sulur Maharaja Solar Green Power Pvt Ltd, No.108 A, Trichy Road, Sulur, Coimbatore - 641402 repd by its Authorized Signatory C.Sasikumar ... Petitioner in W.P.No.22105 of 2024 Vs 1 The Chairman, 2 Chief Engineer Non Conventional Energy Sources, 3 Director Generation, 1 / 4
... Respondents in both W.Ps PRAYER in W.P.No.22102 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent, to refund the Rs.10,00,000/- payable to the petitioner along with interest towards refundable security deposit in the account of the Petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.079514700558.
PRAYER in W.P.No.22105 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent, to refund the Rs.60,00,000/- payable to the petitioner along with interest towards refundable security deposit in the account of the Petitioner's Solar Power Plant HTSC No.079514720088.
In both W.Ps.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.D.R.Arunkumar Standing Counsel C O M M O N O R D E R Mr.D.R.Arunkumar, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice for the respondents and is armed with instructions to enable final disposal of these matters, even at the stage of admission.
2. The prayer is for a mandamus forbearing the respondents, officials of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) from collecting current consumption charges or any further charges till the entirety of 2 / 4
the outstanding dues of Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.22102 of 2024) and Rs.60,00,000/- (W.P.No.22105 of 2024) is adjusted as against the consumption charges.
3. Mr.Arunkumar would acquiesce to the position that the amount of Rs.10,00,000/- (W.P.No.22102 of 2024) and Rs.60,00,000/- (W.P.No.22105 of 2024) as quantified by the petitioners is, indeed, arrears due to the petitioners.
4. Thus, and in light of the aforesaid admission, mandamus is issued forbearing the respondents from collecting the current consumption charges and directing the respondents to adjust the outstanding dues first as against the charges.
5. It is seen that similar orders have been passed in identical circumstances in Writ Petitions in W.P.Nos.33072 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 and W.P.No.1857 of 2023 dated 14.02.2023.
6. In light of the above, these Writ Petitions stand allowed. No costs. 01.08.2024 sl Index : Yes / No Speaking Order:Yes 3 / 4
DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.
Sl To 1 The Chairman, 2 Chief Engineer Non Conventional Energy Sources, 3 Director - Generation, 01.08.2024 4 / 4