Madras High CourtWP(MD)/20006/2018allowed

A.Arunadevi v. The Executive Engineer

2026-02-02Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR WP(MD) No.20006 of 2018 and WMP(MD).No.17785 of 2018 A.Arunadevi ....Petitioner Vs 1.The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Samayanallur, Madurai District 2.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Supply and Distribution) Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Vadipatty, Madurai District.

3.The Assistant Executive / Distribution Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Vadipatty, Madurai District.

....Respondents Prayer:Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorari to call for the records pertaining to the order passed by the third respondent in his proceedings in Ka.Enn.VuMiPo/Paki/Vadi/KO.BOAB/A.Enn 291/18 dated 28.08.2018 and quash the same.

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For Petitioner :Mr.M.V.Venkataseshan For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the third respondent dated 28.08.2018 wherein a sum of Rs.1,10,970/- has been demanded on the basis of audit objection. 2.According to the learned counsel for the writ petitioner, the respondents have not furnished a copy of the audit objection and not sought for explanation from the writ petitioner.

3.Heard both sides and perused the material records. 4.Considering the fact that the impugned order has been passed without furnishing a copy of the audit objection or calling for explanation from the writ petitioner, the order impugned in the writ petition is set aside and the matter is remitted back to the file of the third respondent. The third respondent shall furnish a copy of the audit objection and after considering the explanation offered by the writ petitioner, the third respondent shall pass orders on merits and in accordance with law.

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5.With the above said observations, the writ petition stands allowed to the extent as stated above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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