K.Ramasamy v. The Superintending Engineer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to disconnect the electricity service connection No.04-430-024-390 stands in the name of the 4th respondent in the petitioner's patta land in SF. No.9/14 at Pattipadi Velur Village, Yercaud, Salem District

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the owner of the subject property and when he was in possession of the property, 4th respondent by producing forged and fabricated document obtained electricity service connection for the Survey No.9/14 which belongs to the petitioner herein. He would further submit that the 4th respondent obtained electricity connection for his Well situate in his land but, the survey number of the Well is different, which is 462/3 however, by referring the petitioner's Survey No.9/14, 4th respondent obtained electricity service connection. Hence, the petitioner filed this writ petition.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the respondents will consider on those aspect and pass appropriate orders. Page3 of 4

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the respondents 1 to 3. None appeared on behalf of the 4th respondent.

¶5As per the averments of the petitioner, it appears that there is some discrepancies in the survey numbers in which the Well is situated. In such being the case, the respondent concerned is directed to conduct enquiry after giving notice to the 4th respondent and ascertain whether the Well is situated at Survey No.462/3 or Survey No.9/14 and accordingly, correct the same. In the event any document is produced by VAO or Tahsildar with regard to the survey numbers, after receipt of the same, the authority concerned shall take necessary steps to correct the survey numbers as per the documents. In the event none appears for the 4th respondent, it is open to the 3rd respondent to pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 25-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Udayapatti Salem-14.

¶2The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Maravaneri, Salem.

¶3The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Yercaud-1, Salem. 25-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Ramasamy ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Udayapatti Salem-14. 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Maravaneri, Salem. 3. The Assistant Engineer (Operation and Maintenance), Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Yercaud-1, Salem. 4. Balu @ Ramakrishnan ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to disconnect the electricity service connection No.04-430-024-390 stands in the name of the 4th respondent in the petitioner's patta land in SF. No.9/14 at Pattipadi Velur Village, Yercaud, Salem District within the reasonable time. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Nalliyappan For Respondent(s): Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 R4 – No Appearance