A.Marimuthu v. The Assistant Executive

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI A.Marimuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation & Electricity Distribution Corporation, N.Subbaiyapuram, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondent Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to remove the electric poll situated in Patta No.135, S.F.No.256/32 and re-locate the electric poll at an appropriate place by taking into account the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2018. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenathayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this writ petition for a mandamus directing the respondent to remove the electric pole situated in Patta No.135, S.F.No.256/32 and re-locate the electric pole at an appropriate place by considering his representation dated 09.04.2018.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, there is no representation for the petitioner.

3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the poles were erected only in the public pathway and that too, even prior to the petitioner's constructions. He further submitted that on the request of the petitioner, the respondent has conducted an enquiry. However, there is no possibility for shifting the pole in view of the objection made by the other adjacent land owners.

4. Recording the submissions of the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 25.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp

B.PUGALENDHI,J cp W.P.(MD)No.12531 of 2018 Dated: 25.03.2024