A.Durairajan v. The Managing Director

ORDER The petition has been filed to direct the respondent to provide electricity connection to petitioner commercial property which is situated at Plot No.37, Page2 of 4 No.5/2 (78/2), 10th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083 by considering the petitioners vide Application Acknowledgement NO. 200009238012692 dated

19.01.2026.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that he is residing in the above mentioned address which belongs to Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department. The petitioner would submit that he and his family members are residing in the said premises for over 35 years and are running a cardboard business. Therefore, the petitioner made an application dated 19.01.2026 for electricity connection. Since there was no action till date, aggrieved petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Per contra, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that since the said premises belongs to the Slum Clearance Board, no objection is required from the said Board to provide electricity to the petitioner.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Though the said premises belongs to the Slum Clearance Board, it is seen that the Board has not disturbed the possession of the petitioner till date. Page3 of 4 Therefore, there is no impediment as such for the respondent to give the electricity service connection. Therefore, the respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's request for electricity service connection, taking into account the fact that the petitioner has been residing in the said premises for over 35 years. However, the petitioner shall give an indemnity to the respondent that as and when Slum Clearance Board initiate proceedings, the electricity service connection can be disconnected. On the basis of this indemnity being given, electricity service connection shall be given to the petitioner within a period of two weeks from the date of indemnity being furnished by the petitioner. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) No.144, NPKRR Maaligai Anna Salai Chennai 600002. Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa 27-02-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA A.Durairajan Son of Asakandan No.5/2, (78/2) 10th Avenue Ashok Nagar Chennai 600083. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) No.144, NPKRR Maaligai Anna Salai Chennai 600002. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to provide electricity connection to petitioner commercial property which is situated at Plot No.37, No.5/2 (78/2), 10th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083 by considering the petitioners vide Application Acknowledgement NO. 200009238012692 dated 19.01.2026 pending on the file of the Respondent and may pass. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Suthan For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Sandeep Harish, Standing Counsel