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Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd., v. The Chairman

Madras HC9 May 2018WP/12118/2018

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What is this about?

Clubbed writ petitions filed under Article 226 seeking writ of mandamus directing TANGEDCO to permit payment of additional security deposits in six equal monthly installments. Court disposed of petitions on consent terms allowing installment payment.

What did the court decide?

Permitted petitioners to remit additional security deposits in six monthly installments commencing from 15.05.2018.

Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd., Vs The… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2018)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 09.05.2018

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU

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W.P.Nos. 12118 to 12124 of 2018, 12133 to 12139 and 12140 to 12144 of 2018

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W.P.No.12118 of 2018

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Sambandam Spinning Mills Limited, HTSC No.34, P.B.No.1, Kamarajnagar Colony, Salem - 636 014, Rep. by its Authorised Signatory, S.Dinakaran. ..Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Salem. ..Respondents

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Security Deposit of Rs.58,28,482/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12119 of 2018

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PMP Textiles Spinning Mills Limited HTSC No.131, Thangamnagar, Pagai Patty Village, Dharmapuri 636 807 rep.by its Director, P.Muthuswamy ..Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Dharmapuri Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Dharmapuri. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.93,72,241/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12120 of 2018

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Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd Unit-III HTSC No.256, S.F.No.58/1A3, Kavarkalpatty, Sendrayenpalayam Privu, Seshanchavadi(PO) Salem

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Rep. by its Authorised Signatory, S.Dinakaran. ..Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Salem. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.34,84,269/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12121 of 2018

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Sambandam Spinning Mills Limited, HTSC No.112, Ayeerpalayam, Athanoor P.O., Rasipuram (TK) Namakkal District Rep. by its Authorised Signatory, S.Dinakaran. ..Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Supa Towers, Tiruchengode Road, Namakkal. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.35,81,855/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12122 of 2018

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Sambandam Spinning Mills Limited, HTSC No.321, Ayeerpalayam,

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Athanoor P.O., Rasipuram (TK) Namakkal District

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Rep. by its Authorised Signatory, S.Dinakaran.

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..Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer,

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Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Supa Towers, Tiruchengode Road, Namakkal. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.41,03,172/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12123 of 2018

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Sunrise Knitting Mills P.LTD HT SC No.142, S.F.No.133, Alukkuli Gobi Road, Alukkuli, GOBI Repd.its Authorized Signatory S.Nareshkumar ..Petitioner Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Gobichettipalayam. .. Respondents

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instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12124 of 2018

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Sivarathish Spinning Mills (P)Ltd., HTSC No.396 S.F.No.382/4, Trichy Road, Vellakovil 638 111 repd.its By its Director K.C.Veerapan ..Petitioner Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, 19A-19B, Jothi Nagar, Perumanallur Road, Tiruppur. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.54,18,425/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12133 of 2018

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KAS Industries India (P) Ltd., S.F.No.313, S.F.No.489 & 490, Tanneer Pandal, Naneepalayam (Post) V.Vellode 638 112 repd.its By its Manager, S.Mohamed Bilal .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 948, E.V.N.Road, Erode. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.2,06,63,756/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12134 of 2018

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Arthi Textiles HT SC No.717, S.F.No.587/2, Pothiyampalayam Road, Arasur Post, Sulur Via, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore repd.its Authorized Signatory K.Gururajan .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore South Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Coimbatore .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.33,90,892/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12135 of 2018

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Kandagiri Spinning Mills Ltd., HTSC No.72, P.B.No.3, Udayapatty P.O. Salem 636 140 repd.its By its Managing Director, R.Selvarajan .. Petitioner Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapatty, K.N.Colony, Salem. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of

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India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.4,83,325/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12136 of 2018

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Kandagiri Spinning Mills Ltd., HTSC No.215 Post Box No.3, Cuddalore Main Road, Udayapatty Post, Salem 636 140 repd.its By its Managing Director R.Selvarajan .. Petitioner

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Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapatty, K.N.Colony Post Salem. .. Respondents

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along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12137 of 2018

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L.K.Textiles (P) Ltd., HTSC No.50 Coimbatore Main Road, Punjaipuliampatty, Sathy Taluk, Erode District Repd.its By its Authorized Signatory M.Karthikeyan .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 132-D, Cutchery Street, Gobichettipalayam 638 452. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.31,80,970/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12138 of 2018

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M/s.Sree Jagathguru Textiles Mills P Ltd., HTSC No.422, 521/1, NH 67, Main Road, Olappalayam, Vellakovil 638 111 Tiruppur District Rep. by its Authorized Signatory T.Eswaran .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tiruppur. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.1,33,33,592/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12139 of 2018

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M/s.Sree Jagathguru Textiles Mills P.Ltd., HTSC No.378, 21/201, S.G.V.Road, Sivanathapuram, Vellakovil 638 111 Tiruppur District rept by its Authorized Signatory T.Eswaran .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tiruppur. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the

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second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.1,36,88,511/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12140 of 2018

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Narasu's Spinning Mills ,HTSC No.100, R.C.Chettypatty Post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District, repd.its Manager, G.Panneerselvam .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 132-D, Cutchery Street, Mettur Dam. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.55,33,329/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12141 of 2018

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Rajave Textiles Private Limited, HTSC No.121 77/1, Kannampalayam Road, Sulur, Coimbatore 641 042, Coimbatore District repd.by its Authorized Signatory C.Arun kumar .. Petitioner

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Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Coimbatore Metro Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.13,97,524/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12142 of 2018

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Sri Karunambikai Mills P Ltd., HT SC No.10, Post Box No.2, Somanur Post, Coimbatore repd. Its Authorized Signatory P.Sibbiah .. Petitioner

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore South Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Coimbatore .. Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.18,06,222/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12143 of 2018

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Arthi Velan Mills HT SC No.345, No.530/1-C, Pothiyampalayam, Arasur Post, Sulur Via, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore repd.its Authorized Signatory K.Gururajan .. Petitioner

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore South Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Coimbatore. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.10,78,325/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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W.P.No.12144 of 2018

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Leeds Spinning Mills(P) Ltd., HTSC No.65 S.F.No.233, Elango Layout, IInd Street, Kangayam Cross road, Tiruppur 641 604 repd.its By its Authorized Signatory K.Sathivel .. Petitioner Vs.

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 132-D, Cutchery Street, Gobichettipalayam 638 452. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the

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second respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.29,92,761/- alone in 6 equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges.

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For Petitioners : Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj (in all W.Ps) For Respondents : Mr.S.K.Rameshwar (in all W.Ps)

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Since the relief sought in all the Writ Petitions are identical in nature, they have been clubbed and heard together and being disposed of by this common order.

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Mr.S.K.Rameshwar, learned Standing Counsel, takes notice

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for the respondents in all the writ petitions.

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By consent of both parties, all these writ petitions are taken

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up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

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Today (i.e. 09.05.2018) when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that in view of the order passed in similar cases

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in W.P.(MD)Nos.10115 to 10117 of 2018 by the Madurai Bench of this Court, the respondents are willing to permit the petitioners to pay the additional security deposits in six equal monthly instalments.

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Recording the submissions made by the learned Standing

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counsel for the respondents , the petitioners are permitted to remit the additional security deposits in six monthly instalments commencing from 15.05.2018. It is made clear that in the event of failure to pay

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any one of the instalments, it is open to the respondents/Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd., to proceed against the petitioners in accordance with law.

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With the above directions, these Writ Petitions are disposed
of. No costs.
09.05.2018

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Index: Yes/No speaking order/Non speaking order kkd Note: Issue order copy by 14.05.2018

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1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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2.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Salem.

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3.The Superintending Engineer, Dharmapuri Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Dharmapuri.

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4.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Udyapathy, K.N.Colony Post, Namakkal.

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6.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, Gobichettipalayam.

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7.The Superintending Engineer, Tiruppur Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO, 19A-19B, Jothi Nagar, Perumanallur Road, Tiruppur.

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8.The Superintending Engineer, Mettur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 132-D, Cutchery Street, Mettur Dam.

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9.The Superintending Engineer,

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TANGEDCO, Coimbatore Metro Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore.

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P.D.AUDIKESAVALU,J.

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kkd

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W.P.Nos. 12118 to 12124 of 2018,
12133 to 12139 and 12140
to 12144 of 2018
09.05.2018

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