Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4708/2020dismissed

A.Jeyapandian v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2023-03-16Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.03.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA 1.A.Jeyapandian 2.Pandi Selvi 3.A.Nagarajan .. Petitioners Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep., by its Secretary, Energy Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 009.

3.The Chief Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Collectorate, Sivagangai.

4.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Kalanivasal, V.O.C. Road, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Karaikudi North Police Station, Sivagangai District.

.. Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay a compensation of sum of Rs.15,00,000/- to the petitioners for the death of their mother Kanthimathi by the Heavy Electric Shock with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.

For Petitioners :

Mr.K.Kumaravel For RR1 & 5 :

Mr.D.Ghandiraj Special Government Pleader For RR2 to 4 :

Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

It is informed by the learned Standing Counsel that the petitioners have already received a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- as per the TANGEDCO (FB) Proceedings No.6, dated 16.10.2019.

2. Considering the fact that the petitioners have already received a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- as per the Board Proceedings, this Writ Petition is

dismissed. However, it is open to the petitioners to approach the civil Court, if they are not satisfied with the above claim. No costs. 16.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Energy Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 009.

3.The Chief Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Collectorate, Sivagangai.

4.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation of Energy and Distribution Corporation Limited, Kalanivasal, V.O.C. Road, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Karaikudi North Police Station, Sivagangai District.

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr Dated: 16.03.2023