Mohamed Ibrahim v. The Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.10409 of 2022 Mohamed Ibrahim ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu Generation and Represented by its Superintending Engineer, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Executive Engineer, Musiri, 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer (North), 1/6

4.The Assistant Engineer, 5.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Thuraiyur, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to effect fresh electricity service connection to the subject property measuring 0.45.5 Hectares equivalent to 1 Acre 12 Cents in Survey No.495/3A, Pillathurai Village, Thathaiyangarpettai, Musiri Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Barathan For Respondents : Mr.S.Dheenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R.1 to R.4 Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R.5

ORDER

Heard both sides.

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2. The petitioner seeks electricity service connection for the petition mentioned premises. Since objection was received from the fifth respondent, the petitioner's application had been put on hold. Challenging the stand of TANGEDCO, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3. It is not in dispute that as on date the petitioner is enjoying decree granted in O.S.No.39 of 2009 on the file of District Munsif Court, Musiri on 30.11.2021. So long as the decree is in force, the petitioner will be entitled to service connection.

4. TANGEDCO is directed to provide electricity service connection to the petition mentioned premises without any delay subject to the fulfilment of the other usual formalities. I make it clear that this arrangement would abide by any action that may be taken by the fifth respondent in accordance with law.

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5. This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

06.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Executive Engineer, Musiri, 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer (North), 4/6

4.The Assistant Engineer, 5.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Thuraiyur, 5/6

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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