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M/S. Sri Vignesh Yarns Private Limited v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory

Madras HC19 Feb 2024WP/3719/2024

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What is this about?

Five wind-power generators sought mandamus forbearing TANGEDCO from collecting current consumption charges until its admitted arrears to them were adjusted. TANGEDCO counsel conceded the dues. The Court issued the mandamus directing adjustment of outstanding dues first, allowed the writ petitions and closed miscellaneous petitions.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus forbearing respondents from collecting current consumption charges and directing them to adjust their outstanding dues first against such charges.

M/S. Sri Vignesh Yarns Private Limited Vs Tamil Nadu… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated: 19.02.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024 & WMP.Nos.4032, 4035, 4036, 4037 and 4038 of 2024

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In W.P.No.3719 of 2024:

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M/s.Sri Vignesh Yarns Pvt. Ltd., 88(F) 17-C, Kamaraj Road, Tirupur – 641 604 rep. by its Authorized Signatory M.Venkatesan

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... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory

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Commission repd. By its Secretary, 19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai,

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(Marshall's Road)

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Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai

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Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO,

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Tirupur Electricity Distribution Circle,

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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Tirupur.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Udumalpet. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 4^th respondent and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner until the respondent makes payments of the outstanding dues of Rs.22,27,097/- (for the year of 2016-2017) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

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In W.P.No.3723 of 2024:

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M/s.Jayanthi Green Energy Private Limited Amarjothi House, No.157, Kumaran Road, Tirupur – 641 601 Repd. By its Authorized Signatory K.Selvakumar

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... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory

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Commission repd. By its Secretary,

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19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai,

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(Marshall's Road)

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Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution

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Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai

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Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondent and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the Group Captive consumer M/s.Amarjothi Spinning Mills Ltd. HTSC No.49094360085 until the respondents make payments of the outstanding dues of Rs.19,26,120/- (March 2020 to June 2020) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

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In W.P.No.3725 of 2024:

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M/s. S.S.Spinning Mills, 443/4, Kamaraj Road, Tirupur – 641 604. repd.its Authorized Signatory M.Venkatesan ... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission repd. By its Secretary, 19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai,

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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(Marshall's Road)

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Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tirupur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirupur.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Udumalpet.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondent and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner until the respondents make payments of the outstanding dues of Rs.30,96,084/- (for the year of 2016-2018) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

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In W.P.No.3726 of 2024:

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M/s. Premchander Green Energy Pvt. Ltd., Amarjothi House, NO.157, Kumaran Road, Tirupur – 641 601

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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rep. by its Authorised Signatory Mr.K.Selvakumar

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... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission repd. By its Secretary, 19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai, (Marshall's Road) Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondent and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the Group Captive consumer M/s.Amarjothi Spinning Mills Ltd. HTSC No.49094360085 until the respondents make payments of the outstanding dues of Rs.17,94,426/- (March 2020 to June 2020) payable to the petitioner or give

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

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In W.P.No.3728 of 2024:

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M/s. Seyadu Spinning Mills, (A Division of Seyadu Beedi Company), 110/E/20/7, House of Seyad, North Bye Pass Road, Vannarapettai, Tirunelveli – 627 003. rep. by its Authorised Signatory Mr.K.Ravi Kumar

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... Petitioner

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission repd. By its Secretary, 19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai, (Marshall's Road) Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 3^rd and 4^th respondents and

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner until the respondents make payments of the outstanding dues of Rs.58,71,477/- (for the year 2022-2023) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.

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W.P.No.	Forpetitioner	For Respondents
3719 of 2024	Mr.M.Saravanakumar	Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh StandingCounsel
3723 of 2024	Mr.M.Saravanakumar	Ms.A.Aarthi for Mr.I.Syed Sibgathullah StandingCounsel
3725 of 2024	Mr.M.Saravanakumar	Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh StandingCounsel
3726 of 2024	Mr.M.Saravanakumar	Ms.A.Aarthi for Mr.I.Syed Sibgathullah StandingCounsel
3728 of 2024	Mr.M.Saravanakumar	Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh StandingCounsel

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C O M M O N O R D E R

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Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel and Ms.A.Aarthi, learned counsel on behalf of Mr.Syed Sibgathullah, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice for the respondents and is armed with instructions to enable final disposal of these matters, even at the stage of admission.

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The prayer is for a mandamus forbearing the respondents, officials of the

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) from

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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collecting current consumption charges or any further charges till the entirety of the outstanding dues of Rs.22,27,097/- (W.P.No.3719 of 2024), Rs.19,26,120/(W.P.No.3723 of 2024), Rs.30,96,084/- (W.P.No.3725 of 2024), Rs.17,94,426/(W.P.No.3726 of 2024) and Rs.58,71,477/- (W.P.No.3728 of 2024) is adjusted as against the consumption charges.

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Mr.Jai Venkatesh and Ms.A.Aarthi would acquiesce to the position that the amount of Rs.22,27,097/- (W.P.No.3719 of 2024), Rs.19,26,120/(W.P.No.3723 of 2024), Rs.30,96,084/- (W.P.No.3725 of 2024), Rs.17,94,426/(W.P.No.3726 of 2024) and Rs.58,71,477/- (W.P.No.3728 of 2024) as quantified by the petitioners are, indeed, arrears due to the petitioners.

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Thus, and in light of the aforesaid admission, mandamus is issued forbearing the respondents from collecting the current consumption charges and directing the respondents to adjust the outstanding dues first as against the charges.

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It is seen that similar orders have been passed in identical circumstances

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in Writ Petitions in W.P.Nos.33072 of 2022 dated 07.12.2022 and W.P.No.1857

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of 2023 dated 14.02.2023.

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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In light of the above, these Writ Petitions stand allowed. No costs.

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Connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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19.02.2024

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sl Index : Yes / No Speaking Order:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes

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Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission repd. By its Secretary, 19-A, RukminiLakshmipathySalai, (Marshall's Road)

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Egmore, Chennai – 600 008

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The Chairman,

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Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

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Director Finance Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tirupur Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirupur.

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J. sl

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO,

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Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Udumalpet.

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The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO,

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Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi.

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The Superintending Engineer

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TANGEDCO,

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Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle,

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Tirunelveli.

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W.P.Nos.3719, 3723, 3725, 3726 and 3728 of 2024 & WMP.Nos.4032, 4035, 4036, 4037 and 4038 of 2024

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19.02.2024

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M/S. Sri Vignesh Yarns Private Limited v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory

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