Petitioner sought writ for methodology on harmonic compensation. High Court granted liberty to file representation to 3rd respondent for consideration on merits and disposed of the writ petition.
Liberty granted to petitioner to submit representation to 3rd respondent for consideration and orders.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07.10.2020
CORAM :
The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.23828 of 2015 and M.P.Nos.1 & 2 of 2015
The Southern India Mills Association,
Rep. By its Secretary General,
No.41, Race Course Road,
Coimbatore – 641 018.
... Petitioner
v.
1. TANGEDCO,
Rep. By its Chairman,
No.800, Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 002.
2. Central Electricity Authority,
Represented by its Chairperson,
6 th Floor, Sewa Bhawan,
R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110 066.
3. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission,
Represented by its Secretary,
19-A, Rukmini Lakshmipathy Salai
(Marshall's Road),
Egmore, Chennai – 600 008. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuing a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to formulate a methodology for the applicability and measurement of harmonic compensation and implement the same prospectively after obtaining the approval of the 3rd respondent upon the applicable category of consumers having connectivity of 33Kv and above levels, by strictly complying with the requirement of conducting an inspection of harmonic levels, issuing notice and levying compensation, if any, after the expiry of the notice period of three months.
For Petitioner :Mr. Rahul Balaji For Respondents :Mr. N. Damodaran Standing Counsel – R1 & R3
Not Ready in Notice – R2
O R D E R
The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to formulate a methodology for the applicability and measurement of harmonic compensation and implement the same prospectively after obtaining the approval of the 3rd respondent upon the applicable category of consumers having connectivity of 33Kv and above levels, by strictly complying with the requirement of conducting an inspection of harmonic levels, issuing notice and levying compensation, if any, after the expiry of the notice period of three months.
With these observations, the Writ Petition is disposed of.
No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar
// True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
Rj
To
1. The Chairman,
TANGEDCO,
No.800, Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 002.
2. The Chair person,
Central Electricity Authority,
6 th Floor, Sewa Bhawan,
R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110 066.
3. The Secretary,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission,
19-A, Rukmini Lakshmipathy Salai
(Marshall's Road),
Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
W.P.No.23828 of 2015 and
M.P.Nos.1 & 2 of 2015
SSI(CO)
GS(23/10/2020)
The Southern India Mills Association
TANGEDCO
Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission
M. Duraismamy
As recorded by the court registry
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