R.Srinivasan v. the Chairman
Mandamus under Article 226 – Electricity service connection transfer
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus compelling consideration of a representation for cancellation of transfer of electricity service connection meter accounts 054-004-510 and 054-004-511 and security deposit, allegedly effected fraudulently in favour of the 5th respondent without consent or NOC; respondents are Chairman, Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Enquiry Officer (Vigilance Cell) of Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited; direction to decide on merits with personal hearing to all interested parties within 3 weeks; Madras High Court, W.P.No.50599 of 2025 (connected WMP.No.56660 of 2025), order dated 09.01.2026, P.T. Asha, J.; petition allowed, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus direction to respondents 1 to 4 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, after a personal hearing to all interested parties, within 3 weeks of receipt of the order; no costs; connected Miscellaneous Petition closed.