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Madras High CourtWP/27269/2024disposed of with direction

A.Periyannan v. The Superintending Engineer

2024-09-20Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 20.09.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.27269 of 2024 A.Periyannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Superintendent of Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.

2. The Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Attur, Salem.

3. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Thalaivasal, Salem.

4. The Assistant Engineer, Operation & Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Siruvachur, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

... Respondents

Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue change over connection in SC.No.721 comprising in S.No.333/ situated at Unathur Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District to another well in the same survey number based on the petitioners representation dated14.02.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinodha For Respondents : Mr.I Syed Sighatulla

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to issue change over connection in SC.No.721 comprising in S.No.333/ situated at Unathur Village, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District to another well in the same survey number based on the petitioners representation dated14.02.2024.

2. The case of the petitioner is that there are two wells available in the petitioners land in S.No.333/1. The well with the service connection is getting dry and hence, the petitioner has made a representation to the respondents to provide the change over connection from the existing well to another well which is available in the same survey number within 75 mtrs and the same

was not considered so far. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present petition before this Court seeking appropriate remedy.

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

4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the appropriate orders will be passed on the petitioner's representation in accordance with law.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the 4th respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation after providing opportunity to the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this

order.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.09.2024 rli To

1. The Superintendent of Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.

2. The Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Attur, Salem.

3. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Thalaivasal, Salem.

4. The Assistant Engineer, Operation & Maintenance,

TANGEDCO, Siruvachur, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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