Disposed

Kesavan v. The Superintend Engineer

Madras HC28 Dec 2022WP(MD)/29229/2022

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition filed for a direction to restore electricity connection and allow installment payment. The court directed restoration upon payment of a lump sum, with the balance payable before a specified date.

What did the court decide?

Restoration of electricity connection on payment of Rs. 13,00,000/-; balance amount payable by 09.01.2023.

Kesavan Vs The Superintend Engineer — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.(MD) No.29229 of 2022

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 28.12.2022

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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W.P.(MD)No.29229 of 2022 and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.23179 & 23180 of 2022

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Kesavan ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Distribution, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. ... Respondent

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Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order in Lr.No.SE/SEDC/SVGA/DFC/AO/Rev./AS/HT/F.Time Extension/D.No. 480/2022 dated 20.12.2022 issued by the respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to pay installment basis for the electricity bill amount of a sum of Rs.24,62,263/-.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Kevin Karan

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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For Respondent : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking installment for payment of CC bill raised by the TANGEDCO.

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According to the petitioner, the Mill was closed due to the orders passed by the Pollution Control Board and hence, they were not in a position to pay the CC bill.

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The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the TANGEDCO

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submits that no consumer is entitled to have a right to pay the CC bills in installment.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court passes the following orders:

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(i) The respondent is directed to restore the electricity connection

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on payment of a sum of Rs.13,00,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Lakhs only); and

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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(ii) The petitioner shall pay the balance amount of CC bill on or

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before 09.01.2023. If the said amount is not paid, the respondent is at liberty to proceed in accordance with law.

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This order shall not be taken as a precedent for any other cases.

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With the above said observations and directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

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28.12.2022

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Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No

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Note: Issue order copy today

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abr/cp

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The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO Distribution, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

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W.P.(MD) No.29229 of 2022

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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cp/abr

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W.P.(MD)No.29229 of 2022

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28.12.2022

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