N.A. Manjammal Polytechnic v. the Assistant Engineer
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed a writ petition under Article 226 directing TANGEDCO to remove electric poles and lines installed without the petitioner college's consent on its land. The Court ordered the shifting of infrastructure at the expense of the beneficiary mill within three months, failing which TANGEDCO would manage it, as the petitioner was absent.
What did the court decide?
Directing TANGEDCO to remove electric poles and lines from the petitioner's land within three months at the cost of the beneficiary mill if it bears the expense, else to shift them accordingly.