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Malayathal v. The Superintending Engineer

2025-10-03Honourable Mr.Justice P.B. Balaji4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 03.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI and W.M.P.No.42264 of 2025 Malayathal ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Udumalpet, Tiruppur District.

2. The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Udumalpet Region, Valparai Main Road, Angalakurichi.

3. The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Devanapudur.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to restore the electricity service connection given to the petitioner's house in Consumer No.03-336-005-373 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.9.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.C.Ashok Kumar For Respondents : Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing Counsel [R1 to R3]

ORDER

The petitioner has sought for issuance of writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to restore electricity service connection to the petitioner's house based on her representation dated 26.09.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Electricity Board.

3. The petitioner has been enjoying the service connection for several years, however, in view of the objections raised by the land owners, the supply has been disconnected to the petitioner's residence and the petitioner has been suffering without electricity amenities for the last two days. The petitioner has given her representation on 26.09.2025 and she has also paid necessary charges as well. The officials shall dispose of the representation of the 2/4

petitioner within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 03.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking order : Yes / No ds To :

1.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Udumalpet, Tiruppur District.

2.The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Udumalpet Region, Valparai Main Road, Angalakurichi.

3.The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO (Operation and Maintenance) Devanapudur.

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P.B.BALAJI, J.

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