Singaravelu.K v. The Executive Engineer

O R D E R This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus to remove the electric lines in Survey No.8/174, Manamedu Village, Tottiyam Taluk, Trichy District.

¶2Heard Mr.K. Govindarajan the Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, the Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents and perused the material documents placed on record.

¶3Admittedly, the electricity line is crossing ed through the petitioner's thatched house.

¶4The learned Standing counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that it is a narrow line, therefore, there is no possibility to shift the electric pole.

¶5In order to ascertain the facts and to assess the situation, the Junior Engineer was directed to be present before this Court. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the Junior Engineer is present before this Court and submitted that there is no possibility to shift the line, but the wire can be shifted to half feet. The Junior Engineer also submitted that there is no possibility to change the line because the road itself is bend and the line cannot be straightened.

¶6Therefore, the Junior Engineer is directed to issue notice to the petitioner and explain the situation to the parties, thereafter consider to shift the wire for half feet.

¶7With these directions and observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. Index : Yes / No

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¶1The Executive Engineer, O/o. Executive Engineer, Q and M TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District.

¶2The Assistant Executive Engineer, O/o.Asst.Executive Engineer, Q and M TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District.

¶3The Junior Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District. S.SRIMATHY, J ksa W.P.(MD)No.5685 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:21.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.5685 of 2021 Singaravelu ... Petitioner vs. 1. The Executive Engineer, O/o.Executive Engineer, Q and M TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District. 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer, O/o. Assistant Executive Engineer, Q and M TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District. 3. The Junior Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Musiri, Trichy District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the Electricity lines drawn over the petitioner property in Survey No.8/174, Manamedu Village, Tottiyam Taluk, Trichy District. For Petitioner : M/s.K. Govindarajan For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel