Madras High CourtWP(MD)/25748/2025disposed of

Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam v. The District Collector

2025-10-30Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Assistant Engineer, (Maintenance & Distribution), TANGEDCO, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Valliyoor-627 117, Tirunelveli District.

4.Rohith 5.Thangaiah 6.Kannan 7.Ramakrishnan 8.Vettumperumal 9.Sundaram ... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 2 and 3 not to issue any receipt and not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction made in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramu For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader for R1 & R3 Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel (For R2)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus to the respondents 2 and 3 not to issue any receipt and not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction made in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2025.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that they submitted a representation dated 06.08.2025 to the respondents 1 to 3 requesting them not to issue any receipt 2/5

and also not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction put up in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, alleging that the said construction has been carried out without following the due process of law. However, to date, the said request has not been considered by the respondents 1 to 3. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.08.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and after hearing the petitioner as well as respondents 4 to 9.

5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 30.10.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Rmk 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Assistant Engineer, (Maintenance & Distribution), TANGEDCO, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Valliyoor-627 117, Tirunelveli District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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