Chakkarapani v. The District Collector

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2026, seeking grant of compensation of Rs.30,00,000/- for the electrocution death of petitioner's brother namely Kamal Hasan caused due to the gross negligence and failure on the part of the respondent authorities in maintaining the Mini water Tank Motor Switch situated at Vadakkalur Village, Kunnam Taluk Perambalur District and consequently direct the respondents to grant appropriate compensation and consequential reliefs.

¶3At the outset, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 4 to 7 would submit that petitioner's representation dated

09.05.2026 would be considered by fourth respondent and appropriate orders would be passed, keeping in view the extant Board proceedings and other relevant Rules, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. Page4 of 6

¶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 fourth respondent to consider the representation dated 09.05.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, keeping in view the extant Board proceedings and other relevant Rules, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) 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.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To

¶1The District collector Page5 of 6

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Perambalur Division

¶3The Tahsildar

¶4The Superintending Engineer Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution corporation(TANGEDCO) Perambalur Electricity Distribution circle

¶5The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO, Perambalur Distribution Division

¶6The Assistant Executive Enigneer TANGEDCO, Kunnam Sub Division

¶7The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO Kunnam Section

¶8The Block Development Officer(Vilalge panchayat) Veppur Panchayat Union

¶9The Secretary Vadakkalur village Panchayat WPoNo.o23823oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o23823oofo2026 24-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Chakkarapani S/o.Arasan D.No.3/52,south street Vadakkalur village ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Perambalur Division 3. The Tahsildar 4. The Superintending Engineer Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution corporation (TANGEDCO) Perambalur Electricity Distribution circle 5. The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO, Perambalur Distribution Division 6. The Assistant Executive Engineer TANGEDCO, Kunnam Sub Division Page2 of 6 7. The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO Kunnam Section 8. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) Veppur Panchayat Union 9. The Secretary Vadakkalur Village Panchayat ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026, seeking grant of compensation of Rs.30,00,000/- for the electrocution death of the petitioner's brother namely Kamal Hasan caused due to the gross negligence and failure on the part of the respondent authorities in maintaining the Mini water Tank Motor Switch situated at Vadakkalur Village, Kunnam Taluk Perambalur District and consequently direct the respondents to grant appropriate compensation and consequential reliefs within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Rajesh For Respondent(s): Mr.J.V.Sakthi Balakrishnan for R1 to R3 Mr.D.Suresh Kumar Standing counsel for (TNEB) R4 to R7 Page3 of 6