R.Ramani v. Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited Rep by Its Chairman / Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to pay a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- towards compensation, for the electrocution death of petitioner's husband namely G.Ranganathan caused due to the gross negligence and failure on the part of the respondent authorities.

¶2At the outset, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1, 3 to 5 would submit that petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2024 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed, keeping in view the Board proceedings dated 21.12.2024 and other relevant Board Proceeding Rules, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the Page3 of 5 learned counsel for petitioner.

¶3In 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 respondent concerned to consider the representation dated 13.07.2024 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, keeping in view the Board proceedings dated

21.12.2024 and any other relevant Board Proceeding Rules, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of two (2) 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 on 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. It is always open to petitioner approach the appropriate forum, if aggrieved by the compensation awarded.

¶4Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU Page4 of 5 To

¶1Tamilnadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited Rep By Its Chairman / Managing Director Tangedco 6th Floor Tantrasco Building No.44 Anna Salai Chennai 600002

¶2The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur 602001

¶3The Superintending Engineer Cedc/west, Tangedco Chennai 33 Kv, Thirumangalam Complex, Anna Nagar Chennai 600040

¶4The Executive Engineer Avadi Tangedco Oand M 11 Kv Puzhal Puzhal Camp Anna Ninaivu Nagar Chennai 600066

¶5The Assistant Executive Engineer Puzhal O And M 11 Kv Puzhal Puzhal Camp Anna Ninaivu Nagar Chennai 600066 WPoNo.o5136oofo2025 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o5136oofo2025 20-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ R.Ramani W/o Late Ranganathan No.2/34 Perumal Koil Street, Amman Thangal Vichoor Chennai 600103 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tamilnadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited Rep By Its Chairman / Managing Director TANGEDCO 6th Floor TANTRASCO Building, No.44 Anna Salai Chennai 600002 2. The District Collector Thiruvallur District Thiruvallur 602001 3. The Superintending Engineer CEDC/west, TANGEDCO Chennai 33 KV, Thirumangalam Complex, Anna Nagar Chennai 600040 4. The Executive Engineer Avadi TANGEDCO O and M 11 KV Puzhal Puzhal Camp Anna Ninaivu Nagar Chennai 600066 5. The Assistant Executive Engineer Puzhal O And M 11 KV Puzhal Puzhal Camp Anna Ninaivu Nagar Chennai 600066 ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 3, 4 and 5 to pay a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) towards compensation with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum from the date to till the date of realization for the death of petitioner's husband G.Ranganathan by electrocution due to negligence on the part of the respondents. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R Prasadh For Respondent(s): MR. L.Jaivenkatesh Standing counsel FOR R1, R3 TO R5 MR. J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan Government Counsel FOR R2