N.Edwin Balraj v. The Chief Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ N.Edwin Balraj : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Engineer, TANTRANSCO (Subsidiary of TNEB ltd.) Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

2.The Superintending Engineer TANTRANSCO (Subsidiary of TNEB ltd.) O/o of Superintending Engineer Office, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records relating to the impugned order issued by the second respondent in Ku.

No.4877-3/Ni.Pe.II/Ne.Vu1/Ko.Oo.Na.E.Vu/2021 dated 01.07.2021 and as confirmed by the first respondent in Ku.No.4316/Ni. Pe.II/Ni.Vu1/Ko. Melmuraiedu Nerakarithal/2021 dated 18.08.2021 and to quash the same and to consequently direct the respondents to apply the dictum of law laid down in 2008

(5) MLJ 646 by suitably modifying the penalty. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.K.Purushothaman, Standing counsel 1/4

ORDER

When the case was taken up for hearing on 12.03.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner, therefore, it was directed to be listed on 27.03.2026 under the caption 'for dismissal'.

2. Today also when the case is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, WMP No.27195 of 2021 stands closed. 27.03.2026 Speaking (or) Non Speaking Order mrn 2/4

To 1.The Chief Engineer, TANTRANSCO (Subsidiary of TNEB ltd.) Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

2.The Superintending Engineer TANTRANSCO (Subsidiary of TNEB ltd.) O/o of Superintending Engineer Office, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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