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Balamurugan v. The Assistant Engineer

Writ of Mandamus – Electricity connection – TANGEDCO

Madras HC21 Jan 2025WP(MD)/1394/2025

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Electricity connection mandamus against TANGEDCO Assistant Engineer; consideration of application No.200073870324126 dated 23.03.2024; delay due to private dispute and objections by 2nd respondent; direction to decide in accordance with law after hearing both sides; six-week compliance timeline; Article 226 Constitution of India; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; Thoothukudi/Vilathikulam; disposed of with no costs.

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Writ petition disposed of directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2024 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law after hearing the 2nd respondent and the petitioner, within six weeks; no order as to costs. ¶27

Balamurugan Vs The Assistant Engineer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD).No.1394 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 21.01.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD).No.1394 of 2025

Balamurugan

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Soorangudi, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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2.R.P.Subramanian ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st respondent to provide electricity connection to the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.208/2A1A1A1A situated at Vembur Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by considering the petitioner's application No.200073870324126 dated 23.03.2024 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Pravin Kumar

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For R-1 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing counsel

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ORDER

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By consent of both the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final hearing at the admission stage itself.

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2.Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioner herein, notice to the 2^nd respondent is dispensed with.

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3.This writ petition is filed to direct the 1^st respondent to provide electricity connection to the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.208/2A1A1A1A situated at Vembur Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by considering the petitioner's application No.200073870324126 dated 23.03.2024.

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4.Heard the learned counsels on either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record.

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5.The learned standing counsel, Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, appearing for the 1^st respondent submitted that, the application of the petitioner could not be considered due to the private dispute

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between the petitioner and the 2^nd respondent and the serious objections raised by the 2^nd respondent.

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6.In view of the submissions made by the learned standing counsel appearing for the 1^st respondent, this Court hereby direct the 1^st respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner dated 23.03.2024 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law after giving an appropriate opportunity of hearing to the 2^nd respondent and the petitioner. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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7.The writ petition is disposed of on these terms. There shall be no order as to the costs.

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21.01.2025

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Sml To The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Soorangudi, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.