Mrs.Revathi Prakash v. the Chairman
Writ of Mandamus – Electricity – Transformer relocation
Case brief
What is this about?
TANGEDCO transformer relocation mandamus; W.P.No.17515 of 2025 (Madras HC, M. Dhandapani J., 09.10.2025); Article 226 Constitution of India; representation dated 08.04.2025 and 03.05.2025; joint development agreement six flats Saidapet Chennai; high-voltage transformer installed without notice or consent; liberty to apply to Electricity Board; undertaking affidavit bear cost; consider and pass appropriate orders within four weeks hearing petitioner and developer; disposed of without merits, no costs, W.M.P.Nos.19863 and 40069 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to the petitioner to file an appropriate application before the concerned respondent/Electricity Board; on such filing the respondent to consider shifting the transformer and pass appropriate orders after providing opportunity to the petitioner and the developer within four weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.