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J.Selvakumar v. The Tasildar

Madras HC6 Jun 2024WP/1562/2021

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What is this about?

The petition sought a writ of mandamus for an electricity service connection. The Court noted a property dispute between the petitioner and the third respondent. It directed the first respondent (Tasildar) to hold a notice-basis enquiry and the second respondent (TANGEDCO) to decide the application subject to that enquiry's outcome.

What did the court decide?

Directed the Tasildar to conduct an enquiry with notice to parties and the engineer to consider the application subject to the Tasildar's order.

J.Selvakumar Vs The Tasildar — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.1562 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 06.06.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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W.P.No.1562 of 2021 and

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W.M.P.No.1770 of 2021

J.Selvakumar

Petitioner

The Tasildar, Office of Tasildar, Opp. to the Main Bus Stand, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District – 621 704.

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Rep. by its Assistant Engineer, Perambalur Circle, Ariyalur Division, Thelur Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District – 621 704.

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Anna University Engineering College, Kathankudikadu, Thelur Post, Ariyalur District – 621 704. .... Respondents

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Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to provide the electricity service connection to the petitioner's property situated at Door No.1226 comprised in Survey No.236/4B in Kathankudikadu Village, Ariyalur Taluk and Ariyalur District.

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

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W.P.No.1562 of 2021

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For Petitioner	: Mr.K.Chandrasekaran
For R1	: Mr.S.J.Mohammed Sathik Government Advocate
For R2	: Mr.B.Krishnan
	for Mr.D.Suresh Kumar
For R3	: Mr.Sathya Kumar
	for Mrs.V.Srimathi

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the

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second respondent to provide electricity service connection to the petitioner's property situated at Door No.1226 comprised in Survey No.236/4B in Kathankudikadu Village, Ariyalur Taluk.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and

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perused the materials available on record.

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It is seen that there is dispute between the petitioner and

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the third respondent in respect of the subject property. In this regard, the third respondent raised objections before the second respondent not to provide electricity service connection to the petitioner for the subject property. Further, there was a peace committee meeting held between the

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petitioner and the third respondent. No order has been passed so far.

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In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct enquiry, after issuance of notice to the petitioner and third respondent and give an opportunity of hearing to them and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such order, the second respondent is directed to consider the application submitted by the petitioner seeking electricity service connection for the subject property subject to the order to be passed by the first respondent.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands

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disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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06.06.2024

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Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No Lpp

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W.P.No.1562 of 2021

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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Lpp

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The Tasildar, Office of Tasildar, Opp. to the Main Bus Stand, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District – 621 704.

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The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Perambalur Circle, Ariyalur Division, Thelur Village, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District – 621 704.

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Anna University Engineering College, Kathankudikadu, Thelur Post, Ariyalur District – 621 704.

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W.P.No.1562 of 2021

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06.06.2024

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