Rajagopal .S v. The Superintending Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Rajagopal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Pudukkottai Electricity Distribution Circle, Pudukkottai.

2.The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), TANGEDCO, Pudukkottai.

3.The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), TANGEDCO, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai.

... 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 new electricity connection to petitioner's house 1/4

situated at Door No.3/218-2, Merpanaikkadu Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai by considering the petitioner's application Reference No. 200061331223487 dated 07.12.2023 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.V.Bharkavi For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned application and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the third respondent to pass order one way or the other. The third 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 Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Pudukkottai Electricity Distribution Circle, Pudukkottai.

2.The Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), TANGEDCO, Pudukkottai.

3.The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), TANGEDCO, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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