Muthulakshmi v. The Assistant Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Muthulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Distribution), Town Hall / Metro-Power Distribution, Housing Board Office Backside, Ellis Nagar, Madurai-625 010.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2022 and correct her service connection No.02-5002-426 in her name on the basis of her assignment patta dated 11.03.2007 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.M.Vishnuvarthanan For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan 1/3

ORDER

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

2. The petitioner is permitted to give a fresh representation to the respondent. The respondent shall consider the same and take a call as to whether the present connection should be disconnected and in its place, a fresh service connection in the name of the writ petitioner is to be given or not. The respondent shall take a decision within a period of four weeks after the petitioner gives a fresh representation. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 03.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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