K. Mahavishnu, Vs The Chairman cum Managing Director

The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, CEDE / South, No 110 KV, K.K. Nagar, SS Complex, Anna Main Road, (First Floor) K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078.

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The Assistant Executive Engineer O/o The Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB, OMR No 110/33, S.S. Complex Opposite, Inforsys Ltd, old Mahabalipuram, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119.

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Sulaiman Sait, S/o late Adam, Flat No 1104, Tiana Hira Nandhini Apartment, Egatur, Chennai 603 103.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 25.02.2026 to Disconnection and Cancellation of Illegally obtained Electricity Service connection - Consumer No 2950013349 New Consumer No 092950013349-Forgery of Signature and Fraudulent submission of Documents.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.K.Ganesh For Respondent(s): Mr. L.Jaivenkatesh, Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up

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for final disposal at the admission stage itself. In view of the order that this Court proposes to pass and also the limited relief that is sought to be granted, notice to 4th respondent is dispensed with.

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The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, seeking a direction to 3rd respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dated 25.02.2026 against disconnection and cancellation of illegally obtained Electricity Service connection-Consumer No 2950013349 New Consumer No

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092950013349-forgery of signature and fraudulent submission of documents.

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At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representations dated 25.02.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

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4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider petitioner’s representation dated 25.02.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, 4th respondent and any other interested persons within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law.

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5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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18-06-2026

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

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To

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The Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Electricity board, 8th Floor, TANGEDCO, No 144 Anna Salai Chennai 600 002.

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The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, CEDE / South, No 110 KV, K.K. Nagar, SS Complex, Anna Main Road, (First Floor) K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078.

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The Assistant Executive Engineer O/o The Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB, OMR No 110/33, S.S. Complex Opposite, Inforsys Ltd, old Mahabalipuram, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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