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Saminathan v. The Superintending Engineer

2023-03-03Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Saminathan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Theni.

2.The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to provide the Free Agricultural Service Connection to petitioner's agricultural lands comprised in S.No. 1056/2B situated at Thimmarasanayakanur Village, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District on the basis of registered application no. Reg.No.Se.Po.Pe.No.081/2004-2005 dated 29.07.2004 within the time 1/4

stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Arun For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. All that the petitioner seeks is consideration of the petition mentioned application.

3. The second respondent is directed to enquire into the petition mentioned application dated 29.07.2004 and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the second respondent to pass order one way or other. The second respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Theni.

2.The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Andipatti, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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