Vijayakumar v. The Executive Engineer (Distribution)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Vijayakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

2.The Junior Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Kurukkalpatti, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide additional load to the existing electricity connection bearing number 042-006-329 of the petitioner's property situated at Door No.2/270, West Street, Perumalpatti village, 1/4

Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is permitted to file a fresh representation before the first respondent. The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks after submission of such representation. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. The first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

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3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

22.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

2.The Junior Engineer (Distribution), Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Kurukkalpatti, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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