K.S.Kumar v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.08.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.25194 of 2023 K.S.Kumar

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer/ Junior Engineer, No.207, Pursaiwakkam High Road, Chennai 600 007.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate, Chennai.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to provide electricity connection to the premises of the petitioner based on the application made by the petitioner on 14-08-2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Shaik Mohamed Yaser.D For R1 & R2 : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, SC for TNEB For R3 : Ms.N.Senthil Selvi, Government Advocate 1/5

ORDER

The petitioner has applied for an electricity connection to his premises to the second respondent and it is pending consideration before the second respondent since 14.08.2023.

2.Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing Counsel for TNEB takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2.

3.Ms.N.Senthil Selvi, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the third respondent.

4.This Court now directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.08.2023 and take a final decision on the same within a period of twelve (12) weeks from today. 5.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 25.08.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Tsg 2/5

To 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer/ Junior Engineer, No.207, Pursaiwakkam High Road, Chennai 600 007.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate, Chennai.

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N.SESHASAYEE, J., Tsg Order made in 4/5

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