Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2995/2023allowed

Kumutha v. The Superintendent Engineer

2023-02-14Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.2812 of 2023 Kumutha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintendent Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), N.R.T.Nagar Main Road, Theni District.

2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), East Division, Andipatty, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the second respondent not to interfere with service connection in S.C.No.05-532-001-187 situated in S.No.1730/1A1 at Sithayagoundanpatti Village, Andipatti Bit-II, Theni District without following due process of law. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for TANGEDCO.

2. The petitioner is enjoying the petition mentioned service connection. It appears that energy theft was committed. The learned standing counsel would also state that the compounding fee was paid. The consumption charges have been quantified at Rs.24,289/-. Since it has not been paid, connection came to be disconnected.

3. The petitioner through her counsel states that the consumption charges to the tune of Rs.24,289/- to be paid within a period of 30 days from today.

4. Recording the said undertaking, I direct the respondents to restore the petition mentioned electricity supply. If within four weeks, the consumption charges as mentioned above are not paid, it is open to the respondents to disconnect the supply of electricity once again. 2/4

5. The Writ Petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

14.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi NOTE:Issue Order Copy on 15.02.2022 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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