K.Nayanar v. the Assistant Engineer(Distribution)
MADRAS HIGH COURT (Madurai Bench) – Ms.Justice P.T.ASHA – 14.11.2025
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition under Article 226 (mandamus) by property owner against TANGEDCO for cancellation of EB connection Service No.NJ 761 held by neighbour Tharumamani (Door No.48-A, Tuticorin), allegedly obtained with fake receipts/documents; related suit O.S.No.346 of 2017 dismissed 02.01.2018; complaint dated 26.05.2019 unattended. Court directs Assistant Engineer (Distribution), TANGEDCO, Town North, Tuticorin to consider the complaint and pass final orders on merits per law within four weeks. Disposition: writ petition allowed, no costs. Bench: Ms.Justice P.T.ASHA; decided 14.11.2025.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 1st respondent (Assistant Engineer, Distribution, TANGEDCO, Town North, Tuticorin) to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 26.05.2019 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.