Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13365/2018disposed of

S.Veerasekaran, v. The Executive Engineer

2018-07-09Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.13365 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD) No.12180 of 2018 S.Veerasekaran ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation and Distribution Company, TANGEDCO, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation and Distribution Company, TANGEDCO,Nakudi, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Engineer(Operations and Maintenance) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation and Distribution Company, TANGEDCO,Kodikulam, Avudayarkovil Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to restore the Electricity Supply to petitioner's service connection No.138-016-266-TF-III-B, situated at Paraiyanenthal Village, Avudayarkovil Taluk, Pudukkottai District. For Petitioner :

Mr.Veerakathiravan Senior Counsel for M/s.Veera Associates For Respondents :

Ms.M.Rajeswari for Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha

O R D E R

It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 14.06.2018, seeking restoration of the Electricity Service Connection No.138-016-266-TF-III-B,in respect of the property situated at Paraiyanenthal Village, Avudayarkovil Taluk, Pudukkottai https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

District, has not been considered by the respondents till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

2. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2018, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as to the persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation and Distribution Company, TANGEDCO, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Tamil Nadu Power Corporation and Distribution Company, TANGEDCO,Nakudi, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

+1cc to M/s.Veera Associates, Advocate, SR.No.72006. W.P.(MD) No.13365 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD) No.12180 of 2018 09.07.2018 sji https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ RAM/SV/SAR 2/11.07.2018/2P/4C