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W.P.(MD)No.1330 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 16.04.2026, Hemant Chandangoudar J. Petitioner K.Karthick sought mandamus restraining TANGEDCO (Theni Electricity Distribution Circle; East Sub Division/East Division, Andipatti) from granting electricity service connection to Arun Suresh and Sugantha, citing a clandestinely obtained ex parte decree, a failed patta challenge (District Revenue Officer, Periyakulam, order dated 23.09.2025 re Survey No. 1930) and pending suit O.S. No. 69 of 2026 (declaration and injunction; no interim restraint). Court held connection cannot be denied while title is pending adjudication and patta stands in grantees' names; directed connection subject to eligibility criteria within four weeks and subject to outcome of the suit; Trial Court urged expedition. Keywords: electricity service connection, Writ of Mandamus, Article 226, TANGEDO/TANGEDCO, patta transfer, Theni District, Yeathakovil Aundipatti, objection petition 09.01.2026. Useful for matters where utilities are asked to withhold new connections pending civil-court title disputes.