Hydroos.A v. The Assistant Engineer (Distribution)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Hydroos ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Engineer (Distribution) TANGEDCO, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.

2.S.Syed ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to give electricity supply to the petitioner's shop in No.5/9B, Ambai Main Road, Ambedkar Nagar Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District accepting the Indemnity Bond executed under Clause 27(4) of Tamil Nadu Distribution Code by completing the proceedings initiated Ka.No.U.Po/V-Cherai/Ko.Kattu/A.No. 324/17, dated 09.05.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Arumugam For R1 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan For R2 : No appearance 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the leaned standing counsel appearing for TANGEDCO.

2. Even though the second respondent has been served and his name is printed in the cause list, there is no appearance on his behalf.

3. The petitioner seeks grant of electricity supply for the petition mentioned shop. It is seen that the petitioner is in possession of the same. It is true that the second respondent is questioning the petitioner's right. If that be so, the interest of the parties will have to be established elsewhere. The petitioner is willing to give an indemnity bond and fulfill the other formalities as required by the first respondent. Subject to such execution of indemnity bond and fulfilment of other formalities, the first respondent is directed to give electricity supply to the petition mentioned shop as expeditiously as possible.

4. The Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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