Ariram v. The Executive Engineer

ORDER This writ petition is filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give power supply connection to the petitioner's property at Survey No.360/9, Maravankulam Village Group, Kamuthi Circle, Kamuthi Sub-Division, Ramanathapuram District.

¶2It is informed by the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents that the respondents are ready to give electricity connection to the petitioner. He would further inform W.P.(MD) No.5439 of 2020 that though the pole is sought to be erected in the pathway, since there is an objection by the local villagers, the respondents may be permitted to approach the Police authorities for getting necessary police protection.

¶3In view of the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to give electricity connection to the petitioner's property within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. As and when the respondents seek Police protection, the jurisdictional police shall give necessary police protection. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar() // True Copy // /07/2023 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) abr To

1.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Paramakudi Distribution Office, Kattuparamakudi, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Paramakudi Distribution Office, Rural South, Kamuthi-623 604, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. +1 CC to M/s.G.ANBU SARAVANAN, Advocate ( SR-29290[F] dated 20/06/2023 ) +1 CC to M/s.S.DEENADHAYALAN, Advocate ( SR-30091[F] dated 22/06/2023 ) W.P.(MD) No.5439 of 2020 Dated: 20.06.2023 MK/11.07.2023 2P 5C

W.P.(MD) No.5439 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.06.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.(MD) No.5439 of 2020 Ariram .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Paramakudi Distribution Office, Kattuparamakudi, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Paramakudi Distribution Office, Rural South, Kamuthi-623 604, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give power supply connection to the petitioner's property at Ramanathapuram District, Kamuthi Sub-Division, Kamuthi Circle, Maravankulam Village Group in Patta No.590, Survey No.360/9, the land measured as 1364 Sq.ft. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Anbu Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel