IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED 28.01.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P. NO.26869 OF 2009 and M.P.No.1 of 2009 K.C.Chandran .. Petitioner Versus 1.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Engineer, Avadi (West), Chennai – 600 054. 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Avadi (West), Chennai. 3. Dharman .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus direct the first and second respondents to restore the electricity supply in respect of SC No.452-008-87 by reinstalling the meter box and main switch in its original place in the petitioner's property bearing door No.29, Chinamman Street, Konamedu, Poonamalle Taluk, Thiruvallur District. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ganesh For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran, (for R1 & R2) *3rd Respondent : Mr.N.A.Nissar Ahmed O R D E R Heard Mr.S.Ganesh, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Selvendran, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the first and second respondents 2. Though the prayer sought for by the petitioner, in the present writ petition, is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.12.2009, sent to the first respondent, is directed to be disposed of, on merits, within a specified period. 4.The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the first and the second respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 5. Considering the above submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 07.12.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the third respondent and other parties concerned, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish to the first respondent a copy of the representation submitted by him, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently connected M.P. is closed. Sd/- Asst. Registrar 08.2.2010 * Corrected as per order dated 18.2.10 and made herein Sd/- Asst Registrar 24.2.2010 //true copy// Sub Asst.Registrar arr 1.The Assistant Engineer, *Substituted to the order Tamil Nadu Electricity Engineer, already despatched on Avadi (West), 17.2.2010 Chennai – 600 054. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Avadi (West), Chennai. 1 cc to Mr.S.Ganesh, Advocate, Sr.No.5177 1 cc to Mr.A.Selvendran, Advocate, Sr.No.5327 1 cc to Mr.N.A.Nissar Ahmed, Advocate, Sr.No.*10885 W.P. NO.26869 OF 2009 and M.P.No.1 of 2009 GG {CO} TP/8.2.2010. GS {CO} TP/24.2.2010. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/