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Veerammal, v. the Chief Engineer

Madras HC11 Nov 2024WP(MD)/6347/2019

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What is this about?

Petition sought to restrain TANGEDCO from disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection. The court noted no disconnection occurred during five years of pendency and closed the petition with liberty to reopen if disconnection happens later.

What did the court decide?

None granted; writ petition and connected miscellaneous petition closed with liberty to reopen if the electricity connection is disconnected in future.

Veerammal, Vs the Chief Engineer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P(MD)No.6347 of 2019

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 11.11.2024

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD)No.6347 of 2019 and

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W.M.P(MD)No.5067 of 2019

Veerammal

... Petitioner

1.The Chief Engineer, TANGEDCO, 3^rd Main Road, Maharaja Nagar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli.

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2.The Assistant Engineer, Distribution TANGEDCO, Nthaji Road, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli District.

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...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection No.07-005-021-459 in Door No.71/1, Pandithurai 1^st Street, Kulavanigarpuram, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Jegan

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel

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W.P(MD)No.6347 of 2019

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from disconnecting the petitioner's electricity connection No.07-005-021-459 in Door No.71/1, Pandithurai 1^st Street, Kulavanigarpuram, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

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2.Heard Mr.K.Jegan, the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. Carefully perused the materials available on record.

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3.Anticipating that the respondents may disconnect the petitioner's electricity connection No.07-005-021-459 in Door No.71/1, Pandithurai 1^st Street, Kulavaligarpuram, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District, this writ petition has been filed by the writ petitioner. However, even after filing of this writ petition and even during the pendency of this writ petition for the past 5 years, so far, the respondents have not taken any steps to disconnect the petitioner's electricity connection.

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4.In view of the same, this writ petition stands closed with liberty to

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the writ petitioner to reopen the same, if the electricity connection is disconnected in future at any point of time. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed.

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11.11.2024

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR

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1.The Chief Engineer, TANGEDCO, 3^rd Main Road, Maharaja Nagar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli.

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2.The Assistant Engineer, Distribution TANGEDCO, Nthaji Road, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli District.

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W.P(MD)No.6347 of 2019

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J.

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RJR

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