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J.Rachel Prema, v. Tamil Nadu Energy Development

2025-01-09Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.Rachel Prema ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), Through its Chairman, E.V.K.Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai-6.

2. The General Manager (Technical), Tamilnadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), E.V.K. Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai - 6.

3. The Chief Consultant Tamilnadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), E.V.K. Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai-6.

.. Respondents P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, To issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the third respondent in Lr. 1/5

No.823 / SE / TEDA / ENLISTMENT - CANCELLATION / 2015, dated 22.02.2019 and quash the same and further directing the respondents to renew the enlistment of the petitioner as a supplier of Photo Voltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems of the respondents. For Petitioner : Mrs.S.Ragaventhree For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the rejection of renewal application for enlisting the petitioner of Photo Voltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems as a supplier with Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA).

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. In view of the dispute between the petitioner and the respondents in respect of claiming subsidy for the works already 2/5

completed by the petitioner. The application for renewal of the petitioner's enlistment of supply of Photo Voltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems was not considered by the third respondent. Therefore, the petitioner already filed a Writ Petition in W.P.(MD) No.17242 of 2017 for a direction directing the respondents to pay the subsidy amount to the rune of Rs.1,18,200/- for the work which was already completed.

4. This Court, by order dated 09.01.2025, directed the respondents to disburse the subsidy amount in W.P.(MD)No.17242 of 2017. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh application for renewal of his enlistment of supply of Photo Voltaic Systems and Solar Water Heating Systems with Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5. On receipt of the same, the respondents are directed to consider the request made by the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law, if the Scheme is in existence.

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6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.01.2025 Internet : Yes/No NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes/No LS TO:-

1. Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), Through its Chairman, E.V.K.Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai-6.

2. The General Manager (Technical), Tamilnadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), E.V.K. Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai - 6.

3. The Chief Consultant, Tamilnadu Energy Development Agency(TEDA), E.V.K. Sampath Maligai, 5th Floor, No.68, College Road, Chennai-6.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

LS Order made in Dated:

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