Prithviraja.S v. The Superintending Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Prithviraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintending Engineer, District Electricity Board, Theni District.

2.The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Operation and Maintenance, Palanichettipatti, Theni District.

3.M.Latha ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to cancel the order of alteration power connection in the petitioner's residential area of Ganesh Nagar residential area in 6th ward Maiyamman Kovilpatti, Theni District and the report to the petitioner based on the representation dated 18.03.2024 in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vigneshkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R.1 & R.2 Mr.M.Prabhakar for Mr.T.Antony Arul Raj for R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The third respondent has given a request under DCW scheme for re-aliening the overhead lines. The petitioner has raised his objections. 3.The second respondent is directed to pass a speaking order on the petitioner's objections. The rights of the parties will abide by the outcome of the order to be passed by the second respondent. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The second respondent will complete the exercise within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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