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S.John Stephen v. The District Collector

2026-02-10Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1187 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.929 of 2026 S.John Stephen

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector, O/o. the District Collectorate,

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Madras.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruchirappalli District.

4. The Executive Engineer (TLC), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited,

5. The Assistant Engineer (O and M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Vaiyampatti North, 1/5

6. The Block Development Officer, Vaiyampatti Panchayat Union,

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to set right the drooping overhead low tension electric lines passing through the petitioner's land comprised in S.No.208/10 situates at Ward No.5 Karungulam, Tiruchirappalli District by properly aligning the same within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.A.Shanmugapriya for M/s.Ajmal Associates For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate for R1 Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R2 to R5 Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader for R6

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to set right the drooping overhead low tension electrical lines passing through the petitioner property situated in S.No.208/10, Ward No.5, Karungulam, Tiruchirappalli District.

2. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 2 to 5 submits that they will take up the work rectifying the sagging of the electrical lines.

2/5

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 6th respondents submits that he has no objection whatsoever for taking up the said work. The said fact is recorded.

4. In view of the above said facts, the respondents 4 and 5 are directed to set right the dropping overhead low tension electrical line passing through the property of the petitioner. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of 6(six) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 10.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, O/o. the District Collectorate,

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Madras.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Tiruchirappalli District.

4. The Executive Engineer (TLC), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited,

5. The Assistant Engineer (O and M), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Vaiyampatti North,

6. The Block Development Officer, Vaiyampatti Panchayat Union, 4/5

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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