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A.Shakila v. the Chairman

Madras HC9 Jul 2025WP/24810/2025

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No. 24810 of 2025, decided 09-07-2025 by N. Anand Venkatesh J. Petitioner A.Shakila (counsel G. Baskar) vs Chairman and Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO (counsel V. Venkata Seshaiya, Standing Counsel). Mandamus petition under Article 226 to shift an HT line over Survey Nos. 187/2B and 187/2C, Siruvadi village, Marakanam Taluk, Villupuram District. Disposition: disposed; 2nd respondent directed to consider representation dated 17.06.2025 on merits, per law, decision within six weeks. No cases cited; no quantum involved.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 2nd respondent to act upon the petitioner's representation dated 17.06.2025 on its own merits and in accordance with law and convey the decision to the petitioner within six weeks; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶35

A.Shakila Vs the Chairman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP No. 24810 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 09-07-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

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WP No. 24810 of 2025

A.Shakila

Petitioner(s)

1. The Chairman

Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) Chennai.

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2.The Assistant Engineer

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Tamilnadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) Murukeri Village, Marakanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to shift the High Tension (HT) line from over petitioner property comprised in Survey Nos. 187/2B and 187/2C, measuring in total 0.12 1/2 cents, situated at Siruvadi village, Marakanam Taluk, Villupuram District to an alternative location.

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

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WP No. 24810 of 2025

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.G. Baskar For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Venkata Seshaiya Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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

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the respondents to shift the High Tension line which is running over the property belonging to the petitioner by considering the representation made by the petitioner on 17.06.2025.

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2.Heard Mr.G.Baskar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the

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petitioner and Mr.V.Venkata Seshaiya, learned Standing Counsel appearing on

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behalf of the respondents.

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

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considering the grievance expressed by the petitioner, there shall be a direction

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to the 2nd respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on