Chellayi v. The Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.19886 of 2022 Chellayi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board, Represented by its Chairman, 10th Floor, N.P.K.K.R.Maligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to provide electricity connection (Domestic Purpose) to the petitioner's house situated in Survey Number:220/4 at Therkutheru Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and on the basis of the representation given by the petitioner dated 08.08.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Balameenakshi For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents states that the respondents are ready to provide electricity service connection to the petitioner on payment of registration fees and fulfilment of other formalities. It is, however, clarified that this would be subject to feasibility. If objections are received from the third parties and they are having substance, the second respondent may not be in a position to provide electricity service connection to the writ petitioner.

3. Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board, 10th Floor, N.P.K.K.R.Maligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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