R.Govindammal, v. The Chairman
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.09.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Kokila ... Petitioner Vs.
1 THE CHAIRMAN TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED (TANGEDCO) 144, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002.
2 THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR DISTRICT COLLECTORATE OFFICE M.SINGARAVELAR MAALIGAI NO.62, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI-600 001.
3 THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER CENTRAL CHENNAI CHENNAI DISTRICT.
4 THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION COPORATION LIMITED (TANGEDCO) ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CIRCLE SAIDAPET CHENNAI.
5 THE TAHSILDAR MAMBALAM TALUK CHENNAI DISTRICT-78.
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Prayer:
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.05.2022, 15.03.2023 and 19.03.2023 to pay a just and reasonable compensation a sum of Rs.25,00,000/- for the death of the petitioner's Husband late Ramarajan who died due to electrocution.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiyagarajan For Respondents : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh for R1 and R4 Mr.AM.Ayyadurai for R2, R3 and R5 Government Advocate
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.05.2022, 15.03.2023 and 19.03.2023 to pay a just and reasonable compensation a sum of Rs.25,00,000/- for the death of the petitioner's Husband late Ramarajan who died due to electrocution.
2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's husband died due to electrocution and hence the petitioner made representation to the second respondent seeking 2/6
compensation for her husband's death, however, there is no response. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 4 submitted that, in respect of fatal due to electrocution, a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- is payable towards exgratia in terms of TANGEDCO Proceedings No.6, dated 16.10.2019 and the same will be disbursed to the petitioner, within a reasonable time that may be fixed by this Court.
4.In response, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that this Court may grant liberty to the petitioner to approach the District Legal Services Authority as per Victim Compensation Scheme, for further compensation. 5.In view of the above, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to disburse a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) towards exgratia to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If at all the petitioner is aggrieved by the above said exgratia amount, the petitioner is at liberty to make appropriate application before the District Legal Services Authority under the 3/6
Victim Compensation Scheme within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, along with a copy of this order. Upon receipt of the said application, the District Legal Services Authority shall consider the same on merits and in accordance with law, after adjudication, pass appropriate orders, within a period of twelve weeks thereafter, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and aggrieved persons, if any. 6.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
18.09.2025 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No To 1 THE CHAIRMAN TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED (TANGEDCO) 144, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI-600 002.
2 THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR DISTRICT COLLECTORATE OFFICE M.SINGARAVELAR MAALIGAI 4/6
NO.62, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI-600 001.
3 THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER CENTRAL CHENNAI CHENNAI DISTRICT.
4 THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TAMIL NADU GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION COPORATION LIMITED (TANGEDCO) ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CIRCLE SAIDAPET CHENNAI.
5 THE TAHSILDAR MAMBALAM TALUK CHENNAI DISTRICT-78.
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M.DHANDAPANI,J.
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