Muppandhal Green Energy Pvt Ltd., v. The Superintendent Engineer

W.P.(MD)No.11413 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11413 of 2020 Muppandhal Green Energy Private Ltd., Rep. by its Director Mr.K.Narayanan, 1-127 B - 130 Kootudankadu, Mangalariri Post, Thoothukudi - 628 103.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintending Engineer, Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Udumalpet.

2.The Chief Engineer, NCES, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Annasalai, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant approval for Group Captive Scheme with new Consumers by considering the petitioner company's representation dated 30.07.2019 and 1st respondent communication to the second respondent dated 20.07.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.I.Muthiah For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy For Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents. With the consent of the learned counsel on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.Though the petitioner had asked for a larger relief, the petitioner's counsel states that the petitioner would be satisfied if the petition mentioned representation is disposed of on merits and in accordance with law.

3.No exception can be taken to the said request. 4.The second respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and dispose of the same on merits and in https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.11413 of 2020 accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I reiterate that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass orders one way or the other.

5.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note:In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. TO The Chief Engineer, NCES, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., Annasalai, Chennai.

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