P.Amutha, v. The Executive Engineer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15369 of 2018 P.Amutha ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Executive Engineer Operation and Maintenance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd Kulithalai Karur District.

2. The Assistant Engineer Operation / Maintenance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd Palaviduthi Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.06.2018 and consequently provide agriculture electricity service connection in the name of the petitioner in respect of her land in survey no.610/2 to an extent of 0.52.0 Ares situating in Idayappatti (May) Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.P.Andiraj For Respondents :

Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha Standing Counsel

O R D E R

Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents.

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 her representation dated 15.06.2018 seeking to agriculture electricity service connection, has not been considered by the respondents https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

till date and therefore, she 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 first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.06.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of four 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 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 (AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To:

1. The Executive Engineer Operation and Maintenance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Kulithalai, Karur District.

2. The Assistant Engineer Operation / Maintenance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Palaviduthi, Karur District.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.M.S.JEYAKARTHIK, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 73201 AAV TE/SV/SAR-3 : 26/07/2018 : 2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.15369 of 2018 16.07.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/