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G.Srinivasan v. The Superintending Engineer

Madras HC20 Apr 2026WP/14386/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Electricity connection writ petition, Madras High Court, 20-04-2026; TANGEDCO officials directed to consider petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 for domestic power supply to newly constructed house at Kallikuppam, Ambattur, within six weeks; Article 226; mandamus-type direction without deciding merits; disposed of, no costs; single judge M. Dhandapani.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's application/representation dated 16.03.2026 and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks; writ petition disposed of with no costs. ¶27

G.Srinivasan Vs The Superintending Engineer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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G.Srinivasan Petitioner(s)

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The Superintending Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board TANGEDCO Ambattur Chennai-600 053

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2.The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO Kallikuppam Ambattur Chennai-600 053

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3.The Assistant Executive Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board O and M Kallikuppam Section Chennai Electricity Distribution circle west Ambattur Chennai-600 053 Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to provide Domestic Electricity connection to the petitioners newly Constructed house situated at Door No.6 Kalaignar Street, Srinivasa nagar, Kallikuppam, Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 comprised in S. no 773/ 2A1A to an extent of 1184 Sq.ft., Korattur Village, Kallikuppam, Chennai by considering the petitioners application representation dated 16.03.2026

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.S.Maitreya For Respondent: Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh

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ORDER

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By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal

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at the admission stage itself.

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This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the

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respondents to provide Domestic Electricity connection to the petitioners newly Constructed house situated at Door No.6 Kalaignar Street, Srinivasa nagar, Kallikuppam, Ambattur, Chennai 600 053 comprised in S. no 773/ 2A1A to an extent of 1184 Sq.ft., Korattur Village, Kallikuppam, Chennai by considering the petitioners application representation dated 16.03.2026

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It is case of the petitioner that the petitioner has purchased the subject property vide sale deed and now, the petitioner has constructed a new house. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the petitioner has not been provided with electricity collection despite the adjacent land owners have been provided with electricity connection. In this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation/application on 16.03.2026 which is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition.

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4.Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without

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going into the merits of the case directs the third respondent to consider the application/representation of the petitioner dated 16.03.2026 and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

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Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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1.The Superintending Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board TANGEDCO Ambattur Chennai-600 053

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2.The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO Kallikuppam Ambattur Chennai-600 053

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3.The Assistant Executive Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board O and M Kallikuppam Section Chennai Electricity Distribution circle west Ambattur Chennai-600 053

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M.DHANDAPANI J.

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