G.Dhanapandi Subbiah Vs the Chairman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

G.Dhanapandi Subbiah Vs the Chairman — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Writ petition disposed of with directions: the seventh respondent (Tahsildar) to measure and demarcate the petitioner's property as per the patta and sale deed, and the fourth respondent (Executive Engineer) to shift the transformer to the portion of the road if found within the petitioner's boundaries, the exercise to be completed within three months of receipt of the order; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.06.2018 and shift the transformer erected in front of the petitioner's land in Survey No. 53/12 T, Plot No. B7, Thanakankulam Village, Madurai South Taluk, to an alternative place. +1 more

Court's answer

On a perusal of the photograph, the transformer was found to have been erected inside the petitioner's plot and not on the road abutting it.

Ratio / Principle

The seventh respondent (Tahsildar) is directed to measure the petitioner's property as per the patta and sale deed and demarcate it with boundaries.

Key takeaways

If the transformer is found within the petitioner's boundaries upon demarcation, the fourth respondent (Executive Engineer) shall shift it to the portion of the road.ratio¶¶35
The demarcation and shifting exercise shall be completed within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶¶35

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ of Mandamus (Art. 226) by G.Dhanapandi Subbiah against TANGEDCO officials, the Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram, and one private respondent, seeking consideration of his representation dated 21.06.2018, shifting of a transformer erected in relation to his land in Survey No. 53/12 T, Plot No. B7, Thanakankulam Village, Madurai South Taluk, and restoration of fencing damaged by the 8th respondent. The Court observed from a photograph that the transformer stands inside the petitioner's plot, not on the abutting road, and disposed of the petition by directing the Tahsildar (R7) to measure and demarcate the property as per the patta and sale deed, and the Executive Engineer (R4) to shift the transformer to the road portion if found within the petitioner's boundaries, to be completed within three months; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed. The operative directions address relocation of the transformer; no separate direction on restoration of the fencing appears in the order.

W.P.(MD) No.14114 of 2018

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED : 25.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

W.P.(MD) No.14114 of 2018 and W.M.P(MD).No.12787 of 2018

G.Dhanapandi Subbiah ... Petitioner

-vs-

1.The Chairman,

Tamilnadu Generation And Distribution Corporation, No.802, Anna Salai, Chennai -2.

2.The Chief Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Madurai Distribution Circle, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625007.

3.The Superintending Engineer (Distribution), Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625 007.

4.The Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thirumangalam, Madurai.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Kappalur Distribution, Kappalur Industrial Estate, Madurai.

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6.The Assistant Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thirupparankundram Rural, Thiru Nagar 3^rd Stop, Madurai.

7.The Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai, Madurai District.

8.Ravichandran

... Respondents

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 21.06.2018 and also direct the respondents to shift the transformer erected in front of the petitioner's land in Survey No. 53/12 T situated in Plot No. B7 Thanakankulam Village, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai, to any other alternative place in pursuance to the report to be submit by the 7^th respondent after inspection and also direct the respondents to restore the fencing damaged by the 8^th respondent in the petitioner's land in the above Survey Number.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arivalagan For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel (for R1 to R6) Mr.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader (for R7)

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O R D E R

W.P.(MD) No.14114 of 2018

This writ petition has been filed seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 21.06.2018 and also direct the respondents to shift the transformer erected in front of the petitioner's land in Survey No. 53/12 T situated in Plot No. B7 Thanakankulam Village, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai, to any other alternative place in pursuance to the report to be submit by the 7^th respondent after inspection and also direct the respondents to restore the fencing damaged by the 8^th respondent in the petitioner's land in the above Survey Number.

It is the case of the petitioner that he has sent representation to the respondent seeking to shift the transformer from his property to public place. However, the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

It appears from a perusal of the photograph that transformer has been erected inside the petitioner's plot and not on the road abutting the same.

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Therefore, the seventh respondent is directed to measure the property of the petitioner as per the patta and sale deed and after demarcating the same with boundaries, the fourth respondent shall shift the transformer, if it is found within the petitioner's boundaries, to the portion of the road. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

24.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Rmk

To 1.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Generation And Distribution Corporation, No.802, Anna Salai, Chennai -2.

2.The Chief Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Madurai Distribution Circle, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625007.

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3.The Superintending Engineer (Distribution), Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625 007.

4.The Executive Engineer (Distribution), Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thirumangalam, Madurai.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Kappalur Distribution, Kappalur Industrial Estate, Madurai.

6.The Assistant Engineer, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Thirupparankundram Rural, Thiru Nagar 3^rd Stop, Madurai.

7.The Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai, Madurai District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

Rmk

W.P.(MD) No.14114 of 2018

25.10.2025

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