T.Murugan v. The Chief Engineer (Distribution)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :20.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.3465 of 2026 T.Murugan ... Petitioner .Vs.

1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation(TANGEDCO), Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Assistant Engineer(Distribution) TANGEDCO, Karuthanampatti, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to install the digital metre in the electricity service connection No.20005323610251358 to the Petitioner's house in Old S.F.No.197, New Survey No.565/16 and 565/6 situated at Mullipadi Village Panchayat, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District based on the representation, dated 15.10.2025 within the 1/5

time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Marichamy for Mr.C.Ezhilarasu For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan 1 and 2 Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to install the digital metre in the electricity service connection No. 20005323610251358 to the Petitioner's house in Old S.F.No.197, New Survey No.565/16 and 565/6 situated at Mullipadi Village Panchayat, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District based on the representation, dated 15.10.2025.

2.On a perusal of the records, it is seen that he Petitioner had paid necessary charges for service connection on 15.10.2025. So far service connection was not given. Hence the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

3.Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to provide service connection to the Petitioner's residence 2/5

within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above direction, the Wri Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

20.02.2026 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/No vsn To 1.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation(TANGEDCO), Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Assistant Engineer(Distribution) TANGEDCO, Karuthanampatti, Dindigul District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR.,J.

vsn ORDER MADE IN 4/5

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