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Madras High CourtWP/29093/2023disposed of with direction

P.Manikandan v. The Chairman

2025-10-27Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani7 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI P.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

3.The Superintending Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Capper Hills, Cuddalore District.

4.The Executive Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Panrutti, Cuddalore District.

5.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Kadampuliyur, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District.

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to pay compensation for the death of the petitioner's son, Gokulakrishnan, who died due to electrocution on 11.08.2023 at North Street, Siruthondamadevi Post, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.09.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Regunathan For Respondents : Mr.Venkataseshaiya

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to pay compensation for the death of the petitioner's son, namely, Gokulakrishnan, who died due to electrocution on 11.08.2023 at North Street, Siruthondamadevi Post, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.09.2023.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's son died due to electrocution and hence the petitioner made representation to the second respondent seeking compensation for his son's death, however, there is no response. 2/6

3.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 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 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. 3/6

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.

27.10.2025 ssb Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No To 1.The Chairman, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

2.The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

3.The Superintending Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), 4/6

Capper Hills, Cuddalore District.

4.The Executive Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Panruti, Cuddalore District.

5.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Kadampuliyur, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J.

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