M/S.Langval Infrastructure Private Limited v. The Chairman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P(MD) No.18238 of 2025 M/s.Langval Infrastructure Private Limited, Represented by its Director Mr.E.Sujaykrishna, having office at No.118, Ramco Garden, New Bus Stand Road, Thanjavur - 613 005.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Thanjavur Electricity Distribution Circle, Thanjavur.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.64,12,151.00/- alone in 6 equal monthly installments, along with the regular current consumption charges.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents.

2. The Writ petition is disposed of at the time of admission with the consent of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

3. In the Writ Petitions, the petitioners seek a direction to the second respondent to permit them to pay the additional security deposit in six equal installments.

4. This Court, in W.P.No.12099 of 2021 dated 26.05.2021 passed an order by granting time to pay the Additional Security Deposit in six equated monthly installments. A Similar order was also passed in W.P.No.19524 of 2025 on 28.05.2025 in the case of M/s.Venkatalakshmi Paper and Boards Private Limited, Tiruppur, Rep by its Authorised Signatory, A.Suresh Vs The chairman, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited and others. 2/4

5. Therefore, I see no reasons to take a different view. Accordingly, the the petitioner is permitted to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.64,12,151.00/- in six equal monthly installments, starting from 01.08.2025.

6. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above direction. There shall be no order as to costs.

04.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Indu To 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Thanjavur Electricity Distribution Circle, Thanjavur.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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