Jagathesan .P v. The Executive Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.26367 of 2023 and WMP(MD)Nos.22695 & 22696 of 2023 P.Jagathesan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Rameshwaram, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the money monthly consumption charges Bill dated 07.10.2023, quash the same and consequently forbear the respondents from demanding the said amount in the following monthly E.B Bills.

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For petitioner : Mr.S.Venkatasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The impugned demand had been straightaway raised without putting the petitioner on notice. On this sole ground, it is set aside. The matter is remitted to the file of the second respondent. It is open to the second respondent to proceed afresh on merits and in accordance with law. The petitioner will have to be given proper notice. 3.This writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

03.11.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No skm Issue order copy on 17.11.2023 2/3

G..R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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