Vasanth Benny Vs the Chairman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

Vasanth Benny Vs the Chairman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Direction to the 5th respondent to deal with the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity to the 6th respondent, and take a decision within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.

Issue for consideration

Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued directing the 5th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2025 and disconnect the electricity service connection (Connection No. 256-703-2163) provided to the 6th respondent, on the ground that the 6th respondent has obtained an illegal service connection.

Court's answer

Without going into the merits of the case, the Court directed the 5th respondent to deal with the petitioner's representation dated 16.05.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity to the 6th respondent.

Ratio / Principle

The 5th respondent is to take a decision on the representation within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Key takeaways

The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions, with no costs.ratio¶44

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Mandamus – Electricity – TANGEDCO service connection – Disconnection sought – Petitioner, claiming ownership under registered Sale Deed dated 22.12.1998 (Document No.5694 of 1998), alleged that the 6th respondent encroached on her property and obtained an illegal service connection (Connection No. 256-703-2163); her representation dated 16.05.2025 to the 5th respondent (Asst. Engineer, TANGEDCO) for disconnection was not considered – Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Held, without going into the merits, the 5th respondent is directed to deal with the representation dated 16.05.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity to the 6th respondent, and take a decision within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order – Writ petition disposed of. No costs. (N. Anand Venkatesh J.)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

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Mrs.Vasanth Benny

Petitioner(s)

Vs

The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, 144,Anna Salai, Chennai

2.The Superintending Engineer, CEDC/South/K.K.Nagar, TANGEDCO, Chennai -600 078.

3.The Executive Engineer, 110/11/331W/Puthuthangal SS, Mullai Nagar, Tambaram, Chennai -600045.

4.The Asst. Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, Palayathan Street, Selaiyur, Chennai -600073.

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5.The Asst.Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, Palayathan Street, Selaiyur, Chennai -600073.

6.S.N.Kabali,

Respondent(s)

PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fifth respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 16.05.2025 and disconnect the electricity Connection No. 256-703-2163, within a reasonable period as may be fixed by this Court

For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Sam Japa Singh For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel for R1 to R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing

the 5th respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on

16.05.2025, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for disconnection of the service connection that has been provided to the 6th respondent on the ground that the

6th respondent has obtained illegal service connection.

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2.Heard Mr.P.Sam Japa Singh, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the

petitioner and Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 5.

3.The case of the petitioner is that she is the absolute owner of the subject

property by virtue of the registered Sale Deed dated 22.12.1998 registered as Document No.5694 of 1998. The further case of the petitioner is that the private respondent has illegally encroached upon the property belonging to the petitioner and managed to get a service connection in his name. The petitioner made a representation before the 5th respondent seeking for disconnection of the service connection given to the 6th respondent. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and

without going into the merits of the case, there shall be a direction to the 5th

respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on

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16.05.2025, on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording an

opportunity to the 6th respondent and take a decision, within a period of six

weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs.

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

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To

The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, 144,Anna Salai, Chennai

2.The Superintending Engineer, CEDC/South/K.K.Nagar, TANGEDCO, Chennai -600 078.

3.The Executive Engineer, 110/11/331W/Puthuthangal SS, Mullai Nagar, Tambaram, Chennai -600045.

4.The Asst. Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, Palayathan Street, Selaiyur, Chennai -600073.

5.The Asst.Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, TANGEDCO, Palayathan Street, Selaiyur, Chennai -600073.

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N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ssr

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01-07-2025

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