Jrs Green Energy Private Limited v. The District Collector

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to provide police protection to the petitioner, employees, contractors, workmen, vehicles, machinery and equipment for carrying out augering works, erection of poles, laying of 22 KV HT transmission lines and all connected activities pursuant to the permission granted by the 1st respondent by considering the petitioners' representation dated 30.05.2026

2.The petitioner is engaged in the filed of renewable energy generation and associated infrastructure development. Presently, the petitioner company undertakes the works relating to establishment of transmission infrastructure for evacuation of power generated from its project. In this regard, the District Collector, Namakkal, 1st respondent herein undertook a detailed examination of the rival claims, technical requirements, objections raised by the objectors and reports submitted by the concerned departments. Thereafter, the 1st respondent, after considering all relevant materials, passed proceedings in Na.Ka.No.29567/2025/AH2 dated 28.05.2026 permitting implementation of the transmission line project and recognised the necessity of establishing the Page3 of 4 transmission infrastructure required for evacuation of power generated by the petitioner's renewable energy project.

3.That apart, the 1st respondent also considered the objections relating to the existing water pipeline and other public infrastructure, permitted implementation of the transmission project. Pursuant to which, the petitioner company specifically proposed to undertake augering works for erection of transmission poles along the approved transmission route commencing from Devaranampalayam Revenue Village and passing through Nallur Revenue Village, situated along the Omalur – Sankari – Tiruchengode – Paramathi State Highway (SH-86) within Maniyanur Panchayat limits.

4.However, in order to start the work, the petitioner also made arrangements to deploy augering machinery together with approximately 15 workmen for commencement of the said works on 04.06.2026 at about 9.00 a.m. When that being so, certain unidentified private individuals unlawfully assembled near the proposed work site and started interfering with the project activities and attempted to obstruct the execution of work. Therefore, the petitioner lodged a complaint and also submitted a representation dated

30.05.2026, before the 2nd respondent herein, seeking adequate police protection for carrying out the transmission line works. Page4 of 4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. kas

¶5In view of the above, the 4th respondent is hereby directed to forthwith provide adequate police protection to the petitioner, his employees, contractors, workmen, vehicles, machinery and equipment for carrying out augering works, erection of poles, laying of 22 KV HT transmission lines and all connected activities pursuant to the permission granted by the 1st respondent by considering the petitioners' representation dated 30.05.2026.

6.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs. 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas

¶1The District Collector Namakkal.

¶2The Superintendent of Police Namakkal.

¶3The Deputy Superintendent of Police Tiruchengode Sub-Division, Namakkal.

¶4The Inspector Of Police Nallur Police Station, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal.

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN JRS Green Energy Private Limited Rep by its Director,P.Ravi, No.79-2, Sengkal Palli Road, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Namakkal. 2. The Superintendent of Police Namakkal. 3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Tiruchengode Sub-Division, Namakkal. 4. The Inspector Of Police Nallur Police Station, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to provide police protection to the petitioner, employees, contractors, workmen, vehicles, machinery and equipment for carrying out augering works, erection of poles, laying of 22 KV HT transmission lines and all connected activities pursuant to the permission granted by the 1st respondent by considering the petitioners' representation dated 30.05.2026. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Valliappan Senior Counsel for Mr.E.C.Ramesh For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) – R1 to R4