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G.Ramesh Babu v. The Superintendent Engineer

Madras HC13 Apr 2023WP/3873/2020

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought a direction to grant electricity connection. The court, without expressing an opinion on merits, directed the petitioner to file a formal application within two weeks. The authorities are directed to consider the application on merits and pass appropriate orders within four weeks.

What did the court decide?

Direction to file application within two weeks; direction to consider application on merits and pass orders within four weeks.

G.Ramesh Babu Vs The Superintendent Engineer — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No.3873 of 2020

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 13.04.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P.No.3873 of 2020

G.Ramesh Babu

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Superintendent Engineer TANGEDCO

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Tamilnadu Electricity Board Distribution and Supply,

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No.33/11, C.Ve.Sub Electricity Station, Tharamani,

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Chennai – 600 113.

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2.The Executive Officer, Perungudi Town Panchayat, Perungudi,

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Chennai – 600 096.

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3.The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Distribution and Supply, K.K.Nagar,

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Chennai – 600 078.

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(R3 Impleaded vide order dt. 08.02.2023 made in WMP.6822 of 2020 in WP.3873 of 2020 by CVKJ)

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... Respondents

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Prayer:

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to

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issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to provide electricity connection to petitioner house cum hut at Door No.6/12, M.G.R. Road, Perungudi Main Road, Thiruvalluvar Street, Kandanchavadi, Chennai – 600 096, on the basis of petitioner representation dated 30.01.2020 within a stipulated period as directed by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh for R1 & R3 Mr.S.S.Balamurugan for R2

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O R D E R

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The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to provide electricity connection to petitioner's house cum hut at Door No.6/12, M.G.R. Road, Perungudi Main Road, Thiruvalluvar Street, Kandanchavadi, Chennai – 600 096, on the basis of petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2020 within a stipulated period as directed by this Court.

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2.The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner made application for electricity service connection and since the same has not yet been considered, has filed this writ petition.

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court, without going into the merits of the case, issue direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's application and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time frame.

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4.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 3 submitted that no application seeking electricity service connection was received from the petitioner. If any application is received from the petitioner, upon satisfaction of title, the respondents will pass appropriate orders.

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5.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the petitioner to make application seeking electricity service connection before the respondents, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the said application, the respondents shall consider the same, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the application.

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6.This writ petition is disposed of with the above observations

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and directions. No costs.

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pri Speaking Order/ Non Speaking Order Index: Yes/ No Internet: Yes/ No

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1.The Superintendent Engineer TANGEDCO Tamilnadu Electricity Board Distribution and Supply, No.33/11, C.Ve.Sub Electricity Station, Tharamani, Chennai – 600 113.

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2.The Executive Officer, Perungudi Town Panchayat, Perungudi, Chennai – 600 096.

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3.The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Distribution and Supply, K.K.Nagar, Chennai – 600 078.

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M.DHANDAPANI,J. pri

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