L.Kanmani v. The Assistant Executive Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.3084 of 2026 L.Kanmani

...Petitioner

Vs The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Melur South Division, Madurai District.

...Respondent

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to give electricity connection to the petitioner's house in Natham Survey No.399/2A situated at Rengasamypuram, Keelaiyur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.M.Kannan For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondent to provide electricity service connection to the petitioner's house in Natham S.No.399/2A at Rengasamypuram, Keelaiyur, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based upon her application dated 12.12.2025.

2. From the affidavit, it could be seen that the above said survey number has been acquired by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department and housesite pattas have been issued to the people belonging to Adi Dravidar community with a condition to construct house. The petitioner claims that she belongs to the same community. However, patta has not been granted in her favour. The petitioner claims that she is in possession only as an encroacher of the property. Considering the fact that the petitioner has put up construction in the said property and as long as any proceedings are initiated for removing the encroachment, she would be entitled to get service connection to her property.

3. The respondent is directed to provide service connection after attaining indemnity bond from the petitioner. The said exercise shall be completed with a period of 6(six) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

05.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Melur South Division, Madurai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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