P.R.Pandian v. The Superintending Engineer,

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH P.R.Pandian Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Capper Hills, Cuddalore 607004.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Vadalur, Cuddalore 607004.

3.The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO, Vadalur, Cuddalore District.

4.G.Srinivasan Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to disconnect the Electricity Connection in S.C.No.2856

2/5 granted to G.Srinivasan, which is situated in the land belonging to the petitioner on the basis of the representation of the petitioner dated 24/06/2025 followed by further representation dated 25/07/2025 addressed to respondents 1 to 3. For Petitioner(s):

MR.L.Chandrakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.N.Venkata Seshaiya Standing Counsel for R1 to R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the official respondents to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 24.06.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for disconnection of the service connection given in favour of the 4th respondent. 2.Heard Mr.L.Chandrakumar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.V.Venkata Seshaiya, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

3.The specific case of the petitioner is that he is the owner of the property and that the 4th respondent is an encroacher in the property. Therefore,

3/5 representation was given seeking for disconnection of the service connection. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and based on the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 24.06.2025, after affording an opportunity to the 4th respondent and take a decision, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 22-08-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

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1. The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Capper Hills, Cuddalore 607004.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Vadalur, Cuddalore 607004.

3.The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO, Vadalur, Cuddalore District.

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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