R. Sundar @ Meenakshisundaram, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.08.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2013 R.Sundar @ Meenakshisundaram ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Rep. by its Chairman, Annasalai, Chennai.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Ramanathapuram Electricity Distribution Circle, Ramanathapuram.

4.The Assistant Engineer, R.S.Mangalam, Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Thiruvarankurchi.

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- by way of compensation for the death of the petitioner's wife, namely, Lakshmi due to electrocution. For Petitioner : No appearance For R1 : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader For R2 to R4 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Though the matter is listed today under the caption "For Dismissal", there is no representation on the side of the writ petitioner. Therefore, the Writ Petition stands dismissed for default. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 04.08.2022 Index :

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To The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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