Madras High CourtWP(MD)/855/2019disposed of

V.Geetha, W/O. Venkatesh, v. The Chief Electrical Engineer

2025-10-29Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.855 of 2019 V.Geetha ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Chief Electrical Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Maharajan Nagar Tirunelveli-627 011.

2. The Superintending Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Maharajan Nagar Tirunelveli-627 011.

3. The Executive Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Valliyoor-627 117.

..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondents to pass appropriate orders on the representation dated 05.01.2019 made by the petitioner to the respondents 1 to 3 herein by considering the same in accordance with the law and the procedure within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mrs.P.Jessi Jeeva Priya For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner seeks issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondents to pass appropriate orders on the representation dated 05.01.2019 made by the petitioner to the respondents 1 to 3 herein by considering the same in accordance with the law and the procedure within the time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

3. According to the petitioner, she made a representation to the respondents seeking cancellation of the electricity service connection granted to third parties, since the property in question belongs to the petitioner. As the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court.

4. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

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5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2019 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to the person who obtained the electricity service connection.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To

1. The Chief Electrical Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Maharajan Nagar Tirunelveli-627 011.

2. The Superintending Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Maharajan Nagar Tirunelveli-627 011.

3. The Executive Engineer (distribution) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Valliyoor-627 117.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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