M/S.C.N.V.Textiles (P)Ltd v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission,

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To forbear the respondents and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.3,62,936/- (for the year 2024-2025) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted.".

¶2This Court in a similar case in WP.No.47775 of 2025 has passed the following order: "3.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of in similar terms with a direction to the respondents to adjust the amount of Rs.16,92,851/- (for the year 2023 – 2024) payable by the respondents to the petitioner towards the electricity supplied to them by the petitioner, with the current consumption charges, demand charges payable by the petitioner, till the entire amount is adjusted or exhausted. The respondents shall not take any coercive steps against the petitioner for disconnection of power supply till entire outstanding amount payable to the petitioner by respondents gets adjusted towards current consumption charges, demand charges etc., payable by the petitioner. Consequently, WMP.No.53341 of 2025 is closed. No costs."

¶3In view of the above, this writ petition stands disposed of in similar terms with a direction to the respondents to adjust the amount of Rs.3,62,936/- /- (for the year 2024-2025) payable by the respondents to the petitioner towards the electricity supplied to them by the petitioner, with the current consumption charges, demand charges payable by the petitioner, till the entire amount is adjusted or exhausted. The respondents shall not take any coercive steps against the petitioner for disconnection of power supply till entire outstanding amount payable to the petitioner by respondents gets adjusted towards current consumption charges, demand charges etc., payable by the petitioner. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

04.02.2026 srn To

¶1The Secretary Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 4th Floor, Sidco Building, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032

¶2The Chairman Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd,(TNPDCL) 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002,

5.The Director Finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation(TNPDCL), 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002

6.The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL) Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Palladam

¶5The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL), Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Udumalpet

¶6The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL), Coimbatore Metro Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore WPoNo.o3168oofo2026 P.T.ASHA,oJ. srn WPoNo.o3168oofo2026 and W.M.P.No.o3574oofo2026

04.02.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04.02.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and W.M.P.No. 3574 of 2026 C.N.V.Textiles (P) Limited, 2/1A, Aviniashi Road, Chinniampalayam, Coimbatore Rep by its Authorized Signatory, S.Sangeethkumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 4th Floor, Sidco Building, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 Rep By Its Secretary 2.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd,(TNPDCL)144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002, Represented By Its Chairman 3.Director Finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation(TNPDCL), 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 4.The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL) Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Palladam 5. The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL), Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Udumalpet 6. The Superintending Engineer(TNPDCL), Coimbatore Metro Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, forbearing the respondents and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioner until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.3,62,936/- (for the year 2024-2025) payable to the petitioner or give adjustment in the current consumption charges payable by the petitioner till the entire amount is adjusted. For Petitioner(s) : Mr. R.S.Pandiyaraj For Respondent(s): R1 to R6 Mr.S.Madhusudanan