Hidayathulla, v. The Assistant Engineer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.09.2022

CORAM

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

1.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, TANGEDCO, Subramaniapuram, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.Iysa Ammal ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to restore the electricity service connection number 06-140-002-471 at once and pass such further or other orders as this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For R-1 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel For R-2 : No appearance 1/4

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to restore electricity service connection.

2. According to the petitioner, there was a dispute between the petitioner's wife and the second respondent, who is the mother of the petitioner. The second respondent has given a letter to the first respondent, that she is living in Malaysia and electricity service connection may be disconnected. Based upon the said letter, electricity disconnection was effected by the first respondent. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. According to the learned Counsel for the petitioner, the electricity service connection has already been restored. From the averments of the writ affidavit, it is seen that there is a civil dispute between the petitioner and the second respondent herein. Hence, the first respondent shall not disconnect the electricity service connection in future in relation to the said civil dispute. 2/4

4. With the above said observations, the writ petition stands closed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed.

14.09.2022 Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No btr To The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, TANGEDCO, Subramaniapuram, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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R.

VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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