The Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the refusal to grant an electricity service connection. The petitioner, claiming a share in disputed property during pending litigation, sought a fixer of service. The Court held that a patrimony of the final judgment is required and the proceedings are dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.10.2020
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH
WP.No.14888 of 2020 & WMP.No.18482 of 2020
Mohammed Elias ..Petitioner
Vs. 1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mount Road, Chennai 600 002. 2. The Executive Engineeere, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Seven Wells, Chennai 600 001. 3. Assistant Engineer (O&M), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Sowcarpet East, Seven Wells, Chennai 600 001. ..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Section 226 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to call for the records of the 3rd respondent in Ka.No.2 U.P. O/Sow / KI /E.P./Co – Thani /P.No.27/2020 dated 4.2.2020 and quash the same and directing the 3rd respondent to give E.B. Service Connection to the petitioner premises of the property bearing Door No.1, III Floor, Mahafuzkhan Garden Street, George Town, Chennai.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Ravindran
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned letter issued by the 3rd respondent dated 4.2.2020 and for a consequential direction to the 3rd respondent to give electricity service connection to the subject property in the name of the petitioner.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar //True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
To
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued to direct the electricity board to grant a service connection when a partition suit is pending regarding the property title.
Mohammed Elias
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Assistant Engineer (O&M), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
N. Anand Venkatesh
As recorded by the court registry
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