M/S.Sri Vas Energies v. Tamilnadu Electricity Regulatory Commission

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To forbear the respondents and and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioners group captive consumer M/s.Shri VAS Spinners (India) P Ltd Having HTSC No.039094350282 until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.27,98,349 /- (for the month of June to September 2025) payable to the petitioners group captive consumer M/s.Shri VAS Spinners (India )Ltd having HTSC No.039094350282 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 Page3 of 4 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.27,98,349 /- (for the month of June to September 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. 16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.Secretary, Tamilnadu Electricity Regulatory commission, 4th floor, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, Guindy, Chennai-600 032

2.The Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL), 144,Anna Salai,Chennai-600 002.

3.Director Finance, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144 Anna Salai Chennai 02.

4.The Superintending Engineer, TNPDCL, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, Chennai.

5.The Superintending Engineer, TNPDCL, Coimbatore Metro Electricity Distribution Circle, Coimbatore. 16-02-2026 (2/3)

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.5761 of 2026 M/s.Sri Vas Energies, No.1, Perumal Koil Street, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District – 638 452. Rep by its Authorised Signature Gunasekaran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tamilnadu Electricity Regulatory commission, 4th floor, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 Rep by its secretary 2. The Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL), 144,Anna Salai,Chennai-600 002. 3. Director Finance, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, 144 Anna Salai Chennai 02. 4. The Superintending Engineer, TNPDCL, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle, Tuticorin. 5. 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 Page2 of 4 seeking mandamus, forbearing the respondents and and their men, agents from collecting current consumption charges, demand charges and any arrears from the petitioners group captive consumer M/s.Shri VAS Spinners (india) P Ltd Having HTSC No.039094350282 until the respondents makes payment of the outstanding dues of Rs.27,98,349 /- (for the month of June to September 2025)) payable to the petitioners group captive consumer M/s.Shri VAS Spinners (India )Ltd having HTSC No.039094350282 till the entire amount is adjusted. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, Standing Counsel