Madras High CourtWP/25148/2024disposed of with direction

Chinnadurai v. The Chairman,

2024-08-29Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 29.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.25148 of 2024 and WMP.No.27470 of 2024 Chinnadurai ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., No.800, Annasalai, Chennai - 2.

2. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.

3. The Executive Engineer (O&M) Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.

4. The Junior Engineer (O & M) Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Solaikottai, Dharmapuri District.

5. The Inspector of Police, Mathikonpalayam Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 24.01.2022 and thereby direct the respondents to

provide electricity service connection to the petitioner's property situated in S.Nos.540/1C, 540/1D and 540/2B Akkamanahalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk and District totally to an extent of 2.14 1⁄4 acres. For Petitioner :

Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan For Respondents :

Mr.Daniel Mary RR1 to 4 Mr.L.Baskaran, GA (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 24.01.2022 and to provide electricity service connection to the petitioner's property situated in S.Nos.540/1C, 540/1D and 540/2B Akkamanahalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk and District totally to an extent of 2.14 1⁄4 acres.

2. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he purchased the property in S.No.540/1C and 540/1D situated at Akkamanahalli Village, Dharmapuri and he approached the respondents to give electricity service connection to his agricultural lands and the same has not been considered so far. Without having no other option, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking appropriate remedy.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may issue a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioners representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits within the time frame to be fixed by this court.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel and the learned Government Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents and perused the materials available on record. 6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the petitioner to make a fresh representation along with a copy of this order to the third respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon receipt of which, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks, thereafter.

7.With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 29.08.2024 rli To