M.Santhana Krishnan v. The Executive Engineer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.07.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No. 14482 of 2018 M.Santhana Krishnan ... Petitioner vs.
1. The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) East Trichy EDC /Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Mannarpuram, Trichy - 620 020.
2. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation & Maintenance) Rural Trichy EDC/ Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Mannarpuram, Trichy- 620 020.
3. The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Trichy EDC/ Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Thogaimalai Road, Somarasanpettai, Srirengam Taluk, Trichy- 620 102.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 07.06.2017 and provide domestic electricity service connection to the petitioner, residing in No.1/11, Mela street, Allithurai East, Athavathur Adi Dravidar Street, Trichy - 620 102.
For Petitioner :
Mr. B.S.Manjunath For Respondents :
Mr. E.P.Venkateshwar for Mr.S.M.S.Johny Basha
O R D E R
Mr.E.P.Venkateshwar, learned counsel for Mr. S.M.S.Johny Basha, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents, takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3.
2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.
It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 07.06.2017 seeking to provide domestic electricity service connection to the petitioner, residing in No.1/11, Mela street, Allithurai East, Athavathur Adi Dravidar Street, Trichy - 620 102, has not been considered by the respondents till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.
4. 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.
5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.06.2017 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of six 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 and any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar
To:
1. The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) East Trichy EDC /Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Mannarpuram, Trichy - 620 020.
2. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation & Maintenance) Rural Trichy EDC/ Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Mannarpuram, Trichy- 620 020.
3. The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance) Trichy EDC/ Metro Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Thohgaimalai Road, Somarasanpettai, Srirengam Taluk, Trichy- 620 020.
+ 1 CC TO Mr.B.S.MANJUNATH, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 71874 PNN TE/SKN-RSK/SAR-2 : 18/07/2018 : 3P/5C W.P.(MD) No.14482 of 2018 06.07.2018