Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14002/2015allowed

P.Ramesh v. The Asst. Engineer

2023-09-21Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2015 P.Ramesh ... Petitioner Vs.

The Assistant Engineer, Madurai Electricity District Circle Metro, TANGEDCO, Chinthamani, Madurai.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the letter of the Respondent in Ka.No.2.E.E/Dis/Chintha/Va.Aa/Ko.Kattur/A.No.490 of 2015 dated 17.06.2015 and quash the same and consequently direct the Respondent to provide electricity connection to the house of the petitioner bearing Door No.5/163, J.J. Nagar, China Anupanadi, Madurai District based on the Application of the Petitioner dated 13.06.2015. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.K.M.Appaji For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner's request for supply of electricity was denied on the ground that the construction made by the petitioner is right beneath the overhead lines.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner had only demolished the earlier structure and put up a new one and that the earlier structure enjoyed electricity service connection. The learned standing counsel clarifies that the earlier connection is still available and that connection has been refused only for the extended portion that has been put up unauthorisedly.

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4.This stand of the respondent is placed on record. The petitioner is given liberty to approach the respondent for shifting the overhead lines. Of course, the respondent will prepare a reasonable estimate and on payment of costs by the petitioner, the overhead lines may be shifted as per norms.

5.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 21.09.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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