J.Meenakshi v. The Chief Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH J.Meenakshi : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Chief Engineer, TANGEDCO, Madurai..

2. The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Aalvar Nagar Electricity Distribution, Nagamalai Pudukottai, Madurai.

3. N.V.Murugesan : Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to provide Electricity connection to the petitioner land on the basis of deposit made by the petitioner on 20.11.2024. 1/4

For Petitioners : Mr. M.S.Senthil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh for R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to provide electricity connection to the petitioner's land on the basis of deposit made by him on 20.11.2024.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2, on instructions, submitted that there are three persons, including the petitioner and the third respondent, claiming rights over the subject property. Additionally, the petitioner has failed to produce the necessary documents to substantiate her claim for the electricity service connection.

3. In view of the aforesaid submission and also taking note of the fact that a civil dispute is ongoing between the parties regarding 2/4

the land in question, this Court is not inclined to entertain this writ petition and accordingly, the same is dismissed. No costs. 04.04.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN To

1. The Chief Engineer, TANGEDCO, Madurai.

2. The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Aalvar Nagar Electricity Distribution, Nagamalai Pudukottai, Madurai.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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