R.S. Vimala Rani, v. Junior Engineer (Distribution)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.08.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.17459 of 2018 R.S.Vimala Rani ... Petitioner vs.

Junior Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Rathapuram, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus, to direct the respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2018 and provide Electricity connection to shop in Door No.12/32-2, S.No.897/2A Uthayathur Village, Koodankulam, Tirunelveli District within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.V.Meenakshisundaram For Respondent :

Mr.Kasinathadurai

O R D E R

Mr.Kasinathadurai, learned counsel takes notice for the respondent.

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 10.06.2018, seeking to provide Electricity connection to shop in Door No.12/32-2, S.No.897/2A Uthayathur Village, Koodankulam, Tirunelveli District, has not been considered by the respondent 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 respondent is 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ

petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2018 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-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-I) +1cC to MR.G.KASINATHADURAI, ADVOCATE IN SR.No.77222. +1CC TO MR.D.NALLATHAMBI, ADVOCATE IN SR.No.77243. CP DS SKN SAR-1;05.09.2018; 2P/3C W.P.(MD) No.17459 of 2018 03.08.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/