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M/S.Gellessia Global Fashions Pvt Ltd., v. Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited,

2024-11-28Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR M/s Gallessia Global Fashions Pvt Ltd Pethanaickenpalayam, Pongalur Post, P. Puliampatty Via, Avubashi Tirupur-638459 Repd.

By its Authorised Signatory Murugasamy K ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002 2.The Superintending Engineer, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruppur 3.The Accounts officer/Revenue The Superintending Engineer office, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruppur ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/6

India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent CC bill dated 08.11.2024 insofar as it relates to the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.46,57,084/- alone in Serial No.21 adjustment charges (Not affecting) in 6 equal monthly instalments, along wih the regular current consumption charges.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj For Respondents : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing Counsel (TNEB)

O R D E R

By consent of both the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as respondents, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself.

2. The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the 3rd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.46,57,084/- mentioned in the current consumption bill dated 08.11.2024 in 6 equal monthly instalments along with current consumption charges. 2/6

3. Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, learned Standing Counsel (TNEB), who is taking notice for the respondents would submit that the petitioner may be permitted to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.46,57,084/- in 6 monthly instalments. However, as far as regular current consumption charges are concerned, the petitioner has to pay the entire amount as per the bill.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is ready to pay the current consumption charges as per the bill. However, the petitioner seeks a permission of the Court to pay the Additional Security Deposit amount of Rs.46,57,084/- in 6 monthly instalments.

5. In view of the statement made by the learned Standing Counsel (TNEB) appearing for the respondents that the petitioner may be permitted to pay Additional Security Deposit in 6 monthly instalments, the petitioner is directed to pay the Additional Security Deposit amount of Rs.46,57,084/- to the respondents in 6 monthly instalments starting from December-2024. In case of default by the petitioner in paying instalments, it is open to the 3/6

respondents to take action in accordance with law.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

28.11.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No dm Note: Issue order copy on 29.11.2024.

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To 1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002 2.The Superintending Engineer, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruppur 3.The Accounts officer/Revenue The Superintending Engineer office, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruppur 5/6

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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