K. Mahavishnu, v. The Chairman Cum Managing Director

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. In view of the order that this Court proposes to pass and also the limited relief that is sought to be granted, notice to the 4th respondent is dispensed with.

¶2The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated

13.03.2026 to disconnect and cancel the illegally obtained Electricity Service connection in Consumer No.2950013349, New Consumer No 092950013349 by forgery of Signature and fraudulent submission of documents.

¶3At the outset, learned counsel appearing for respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026. would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner, 4th respondent and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4In 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 respondents to consider the representation dated

13.03.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, 4th respondent and any other interested persons within a period of six

(6) 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 with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 22-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MKA To:

¶1The Chairman cum Managing Director Tamil Nadu Electricity board, 8th Floor, TANGEDCO, No.144 Anna Salai Chennai 600 002

¶2The Superitnending Engineer Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, CEDE / South, No 110 KV, K.K. nagar, SS Complex, Anna Main Road, (First Floor) K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078

¶3The assistant Executive Engineer O/o The Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB OMR No 110/33, S.S. Complex Opposite, Inforsys Ltd, old Mahabalipuram, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119

¶4Sulaiman Sait, S/o. late Adam, Flat No 1104, Tiana hira nandhini Apartment, Egatur, Chennai 600 119 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA 22-06-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Mahavishnu S/o.Kothanda Naidu, Residing at No.2/119, Nehru Nagar, Sholinganallur, Semmencherry, Chennai-600 119. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairman cum Managing Director Tamil Nadu Electricity board, 8th Floor, TANGEDCO, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 2. The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle, CEDE / South, No.110 KV, K.K.Nagar, SS Complex, Anna Main Road, (First Floor) K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078 3. The Assistant Executive Engineer O/o.The Assistant Executive Engineer, TNEB OMR No 110/33, S.S. Complex Opposite, Inforsys Ltd, Old Mahabalipuram, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. 4. Sulaiman Sait, S/o.Late Adam, Flat No.1104, Tiana hira nandhini Apartment, Egatur, Chennai 600 119. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026 to disconnection and cancellation of illegally obtained Electricity Service connection - Consumer No.2950013349 New Consumer No 092950013349-Forgery of Signature and Fraudulent submission of Documents. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.K.Ganesh For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing Counsel