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R.Prashanth Kumar v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman

Madras HC18 Nov 2025WP/18459/2024

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No. 18459 of 2024, M. Dhandapani J., decided 18-11-2025. Petitioner R.Prashanth Kumar versus Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman and TANGEDCO officials (Superintending Engineer CGRF, Executive Engineer Somanur, Asst. Executive Engineer North/Somanur, Asst. Engineer Karumathampatty). Challenge under Article 226 to short levy of consumption charges (order dated 25.06.2024; demand dated 30.03.2024; Ombudsman proceedings dated 14.06.2024). Dismissed as withdrawn on settlement; no costs; connected WMP No.20253 of 2024 closed. No precedent cited, no merits ruling.

What did the court decide?

No relief on merits; writ petition dismissed as withdrawn following settlement between the parties, with no costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition closed. ¶27

R.Prashanth Kumar Vs Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP No. 18459 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 18-11-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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WP No. 18459 of 2024 and WMP No.20253 of 2024

R.Prashanth Kumar

Petitioner(s)

Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman, 4th Floor, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai- 600 032.

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2.The Superintending Engineer (CGRF) Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, TANGEDCO, Tatabad, Coimbatore- 641 012.

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3.The Executive Engineer / O & M / Somanur, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle /South, TANGEDCO, Powerhouse Campus, Coimbatore- 641 668.

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4.The Asst. Excutive Engineer / O & M/ North / Somanur, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle /South, TANGEDCO, House Campus, Coimbatore- 641 668.

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5.The Asst. Engineer / O & M / Karumathampatty, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle /South, TANGEDCO, 5th Street, Konumanagar, Annur Main Road, Karumathampatti - 641 659.

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

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

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WP No. 18459 of 2024

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seeking issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the 5^th Respondent in Ka. No.Uoo. Me.Poo / E and P / K.Patti / Va.Me/ Ko.V Thogai. Ve.No. 072/ 2024 dated 25.06.2024 and quash the same and confirming the orders of 2^nd Respondent (CGRF) in Order No. 239/ 2024 dated 08.03.2024 and the consequential demand of short levy vide proceedings of the 4^th Respondent dated 30.03.2024 and the consequential proceedings of the 1^st Respondent Ombudsman dated 14.06.2024 and consequently direct the Respondents to accept the consumption charges paid by the petitioner as a true and correct reflection of the actual consumption by the petitioner.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Kabilesh For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel

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appearing for the petitioner would submit that the matter was settled and the

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amount was paid to the petitioner and hence, seeks permission to withdraw this

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writ petition. He has also made the following endorsement to that effect:

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“ The matter was settled and the amount was paid. The Respondent counsel was also informed me regarding the amount paid. Therefore, I'm withdrawing the petition.”

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In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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18-11-2025

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

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1.Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman 4th Floor, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai- 032.

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2.The Superintending Engineer (CGRF), Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, TANGEDCO, Tatabad, Coimbatore- 641 012.

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3.The Executive Engineer / O & M / Somanur Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, TANGEDCO, Powerhouse Campus, Coimbatore- 641 668.

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4.The Asst. Executive Engineer / O & M/ North / Somanur Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, TANGEDCO, House Campus, Coimbatore- 641 668.

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5.The Asst.Engineer / O & M / Karumathampatty Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, TANGEDO, 5th Street, Konumanagar, Annur Main Road, Karumathampatti 641 659.

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

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WP No. 18459 of 2024

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M.DHANDAPANI J.

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KKN

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