Ganapathy v. The Assistant Electrical Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.6692 & 6693 of 2024 Ganapathy ... Petitioner Vs.

The Assistant Electrical Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned demand notice dated 16.03.2024 issued by the respondent and quash the same and consequently forbear the respondent from demanding the said amount in feature. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Vishnuram 1/4

For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The impugned demand has been raised without complying with the principles of natural justice. The impugned communication is set aside.

3.The matter is remitted to the file of the respondent. The respondent is at liberty to issue notice to the petitioner and take action as per law.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

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To The Assistant Electrical Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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