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Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam v. The District Collector

Madras HC30 Oct 2025WP(MD)/25748/2025

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What is this about?

This writ petition challenged the issuance of electricity connection receipts. The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed respondents to consider the petitioner's representation filed on 06.08.2025, hearing all interested parties, and pass orders within one month.

What did the court decide?

Direction to consider petitioner's representation and pass orders within one month after hearing.

Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam Vs The District Collector — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 30.10.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam

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... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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2.The Assistant Engineer, (Maintenance & Distribution), TANGEDCO, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

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3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Valliyoor-627 117, Tirunelveli District.

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4.Rohith

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5.Thangaiah

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6.Kannan

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7.Ramakrishnan

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8.Vettumperumal

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9.Sundaram

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... Respondents

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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PRAYER:

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 2 and 3 not to issue any receipt and not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction made in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramu For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader for R1 & R3 Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel (For R2)

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Mandamus to the respondents 2 and 3 not to issue any receipt and not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction made in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2025.

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2. It is the case of the petitioner that they submitted a representation dated 06.08.2025 to the respondents 1 to 3 requesting them not to issue any receipt

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and also not to provide electricity connection in favour of the respondents 4 to 9 for their construction put up in Survey Nos.673, 672, 679, 668 respectively situated at Melakadambankulam, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, alleging that the said construction has been carried out without following the due process of law. However, to date, the said request has not been considered by the respondents 1 to 3. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

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3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.08.2025 and pass orders thereon in accordance with law, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and after hearing the petitioner as well as respondents 4 to 9.

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

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30.10.2025

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NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Rmk

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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2.The Assistant Engineer, (Maintenance & Distribution), TANGEDCO, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

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3.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Valliyoor-627 117, Tirunelveli District.

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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Rmk

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W.P.(MD)No.25748 of 2025

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30.10.2025

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Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam v. The District Collector

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