IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE:25.01.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.1530 of 2011 N.Ramachandran .... Petitioner -Vs- The Assistant Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board Pandeeswaram Chennai-600 055 .... Respondent Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to issue an application form thereby giving electricity connection for domestic purpose to the petitioner premises Plot No.134, No.5, Morai Village, Thirumalai Nagar. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Ramadhass For Respondent : Mr.A.Selvendran O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 12.01.2011, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 12.01.2011, on merits and in accordance with law,after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other persons concerned, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 12.01.2011, to the respondent, 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Asst. Registrar //true copy// Sub Asst.Registrar arr To The Assistant Engineer Tamilnadu Electricity Board Pandeeswaram Chennai-600 055 1 cc to Mr.M.Ramdhass, Advocate, Sr.No.5498 Writ Petition No.1530 of 2011 BVN {CO} TP/14.2.2011. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/