Madras High CourtWP(MD)/8139/2024disposed of

Pugalenthi v. The Assistant Executive Engineer

2024-04-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Pugalendthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Executive Engineer, (Operations and Maintenance),, Tamilnadu General and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Melur Town, Madurai District.

2.Shanmugam ... Respondents 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 order / proceeding in K.No.UmiPo/Na/Me/VaAa/Ko.Pu.Manu/A.No. 081/24 dated 11.03.2024 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same as illegal, consequently directing the 1st respondent not to restore the electricity connection in the name of previous property holder by considering the petitioners explanation dated 18.03.2024. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing Counsel for R1.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel for the first respondent. Issuance of notice to the second respondent is dispensed with.

2.The impugned order does not call for interference. The electricity service connection in respect of the petition mentioned property is presently standing in the name of the writ petitioner. The second respondent herein is said to have given complaint in this regard. The first respondent proposed to restore the original name. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner has since submitted his explanation and also relevant documents. The first respondent is directed to take into account all the materials placed by the petitioner and his explanation before passing final order. A speaking order shall be passed and copy thereof shall also given to the petitioner immediately. 2/4

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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