Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16238/2023disposed of

Boominathan P v. The Superintending Engineer

2023-12-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Boominathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) North Division, K.Pudur, Madurai.

2.The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) North Division, K.Pudur, Madurai.

3.The Assistant Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., (TANGEDCO) Anaiyur, Madurai.

4.K.T.N.Vallarasu ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to cancel and disconnect the electricity service connections namely 1/3

05-016-007-1201, 05-016-007-1202, 05-016-007-1203 and 05-016-007-1204 given in favour of the 4th respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.05.2023 within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 : Mr.Karthikeyan for R4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. It appears that the 4th respondent had committed some irregularity while obtaining electricity connection for his premises. The petitioner apprehends that this will cast shadow on his rights. It is clarified that as and when the petitioner applies for electricity connection in respect of his land or premises, the acts committed by the fourth respondent shall not cast any cloud on the petitioner's rights.

3. With this declaration in favour of the petitioner, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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