Madras High CourtWP(MD)/25046/2025disposed of

Raj Mohammed v. The Assistant Engineer

2025-10-15Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.25046 of 2025 Raj Mohammed ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO/ TNPDCL, Thuvarankurichi South, Thuvarankurichi, Trichy District.

2.Rokkaiah @ Salma ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to restore the Electricity Service Connection to the petitioner's factory in SC No. 249-005-414 TF-IIIB, situated at Door No.11/93, Raja Fibers, Thuvarankurichi, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabhakaran For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel (for R1) Mr.R.Murali (for R2) 1/4

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to restore the Electricity Service Connection to the petitioner's factory in SC No.249-005-414 TF-IIIB, situated at Door No.11/93, Raja Fibers, Thuvarankurichi, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that he has been running a business in the name and style of 'Raja Fibers', Door No.11/93, Viralimalai Road, Thuvarankurichi, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District from the year 1995. Due to the fire accident that had occurred in the premises of the petitioner's factory, the electricity supply was disconnected. Hence, the petitioner made application before the first respondent seeking restoration of electricity service connection. However, his representation has not been considered so far. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. It is also informed that in respect of the property in question, the second respondent has filed a suit in O.S.No.263 of 2020 is pending before the Principal Subordinate Court, Tiruchirappalli, wherein the second respondent seeks recovery of possession. 2/4

4. It is clear that at present the petitioner is in possession of the property in question. Considering the same and also taking into account of the fact that the petitioner and the second respondent are before the civil Court, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the first respondent to restore the electricity connection, which has been in existence even prior to the filing of the suit, to the property. However, it is made clear that the writ petitioner shall not claim any right on account of the restoration of the electricity connection. The restoration is only subject to the result of the suit.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 15.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes Rmk To The Assistant Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO/ TNPDCL, Thuvarankurichi South, Thuvarankurichi, Trichy District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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