IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated 17.2.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR Writ Petition Nos.27983 to 27989 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.27990 to 27997 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.27999 to 28002 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.No.28021 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28054 to 28060 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28061 to 28067 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28083 to 28087 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28171 to 28176 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28199 to 28204 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.No.28787 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.No.28268 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2010, W.P.Nos.28352 to 28354 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2010, W.P.No.28663 of 2010 and M.P.Nos.1 to 4 of 2010 and W.P.No.2757 of 2011 and M.P.Nos.1 and 3 of 2011 Sri Kannapiran Mills Ltd., HT SC No.333, Post Bag No.1,Souripalayam Coimbatore -641 028 District represented by its Manager K.Prabakar Raj ..Petitioner in WP No.27983/2010 K.P.R.Mill Ltd., (Processing Division) HT SC No.314 Sipcot, Perundurai, Erode District rep. by its Authorised Signatory, P.Senthil Kumar ..Petitioner in WP 27984/2010 Shiva Zexyaran Ltd., HTSC No.84 Trichy Road, Velvar Kottai, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul rep. by its Authorised Signatory M.Ravichandran ..Petitioner in WP 27985/2010 Naveen Cotton Mill (Pvt. Ltd.,) HTSC No.134, D.No.161/11,2,3,8,9 Sathy Main Rod, Pungampalli Sathy Taluk, Erode 638 402 rep. by its Manager, G.Anbarasu ..Petitioner in WP 27986/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ K.P.R.Mills Ltd. (Arasu Unit) HTSC No.447 Kollupalayam, Coimbatore 641 407 District rep.. by its Authorised Signatory T.Senthil Kumar ..Petitioner in WP 27987/2010 K.G.Fabriks Ltd., HTSC No.237 Plot No.FF-1, Sipcot Industrial Growth Centre Perundurai,Erode 638 052 District represented by its Manager rep. by its Manager K.Prabakar Raj ..Petitioner in WP 27988/2010 Carona Industries (P) Ltd., HTSC No.142, No.133, Gobiplayam Roasd, Abukkull Post, gobi 638 453 Erode District, rep. by its Mangser G.Mohanraj ..Petitioner in WP 27989/2010 Avaneetha Textiles (P) Limited HTSC No.411 SF No.381/2-6 Thattampudur, Kaniyur Coimbatore 641659 rep. by its Authorised Signatory P.Senthil Kumar ..Petitioner in WP 27990/2010 Shiva Texyaran Ltd., (Unit 2) HTSC No.351, SF No.371/5 Paruvari Post, Karadivavi Road, Karanampettai Coimbatore 641 658 District rep. by its Authorised Signatory M.Ravichandran ..Petitioner in WP 27991/2010 Bannari Spinning Mills Ltd., HTSC No.279 Vadamadurai Vedasandur Taluk rep. by its Authorised Signatory M.Ravichandran ..Petitioner in WP 27992/2010 K.P.R.Mill Ltd. (Neelambur Unit) HTSC No.275,SF No.525 Neelambur Post, Coimbatore 641 014 District rep.by its Authorised Signatory P.Senthil Kumar ..Petitioner in WP 27993/2010 Jagannatha Textile Company Ltd., HTSC No.418, no.4/145, Karuvalur Road, Kaduvettiapalayam, Karumathampatti Coimbatore District rep. by its Manager R.Balakrishnan ..Petitioner in WP 27994/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sri Kannapiran Mills Ltd., HTSC No.81, No.86 Arts College Rod, Coimbatore 641108 District rep. by its Manger K.Prabakar Raj ..Petitioner in WP 27995/2010 Sri Kannapiran Mills Ltd., HTSC No.494 Onapalayam Deenampalayam, Coimbatore 641109 District rep. by its Manger K.Prabakar Raj ..Petitioner in WP 27996/2010 Bannari Spinning Mills Ltd., Unit -1, HTSC No.171 Vadamadurai Vadasandur Taluk, rep. by its Authorized Signatory M.Ravichandrn ..Petitioner in WP 27997/2010 M/s.Sambandam Spinning Mills Limtied rep.by its Joint Managing Director , P.b.No.1, Kamaraj Nagar Colony, Salem 636 014 ..Petitioner in WP 27999/2010 M/s. Sambandam Siva Textiles Private Limited, rep.by its Managing Director, Kattupillai Patti, Salem ..Petitioner in WP 28000/2010 M/s. Sambandam Spining Mills Limited Unit -II, rep. by its Joint Managing Direcgtor, SF No.58/1A3, Kavarakalpatty Sendrayenpalayam Privu, Seshanchavadi (PO) Salem 636 111 ..Petitioner in WP 28001/2010 M/s. Sambandam Spinning Mills Limited Unit -3, rep. by its Joint Managing Director Ayeepalayam, Athanur (PO) Rasipuram (TK) Namakkal 636 301 ..Petitioner in WP 28002/2010 M/s. Kayaar Exports P Ltd., rep. by its Managing Director,K.Ramasamy Railway Feeder Road, K.R.Nagar, Kovilpatti 628503 ..Petitioner in WP 28021/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ M/s. Raju Spinning Mills Provate Limited Unit B, Rep.by its Manager Administration Regd. Office at 1110-B Cotton Market, Rajapalayam 626117 Virudhunagar District ..Petitioner in WP 28054/2010 M/s. Thanjavur Spinning Mills Limited Unit -2, rep. by its Deputy General Mangaedr, Electrial Redg. Office at Post BoX No.01, PAC Ramasamy Raja Salai,Rajapalayam 626 108, Virudhunagar District ..Petitioner in WP 28055/2010 M/s. Thanjvur Spining Mill Limited, rep.by its Deputy General Manager- Electricl Regd. Office at Post Box No.01, PAC Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam 626 108 Virudhunagar District ..Petitioner in WP 28056/2010 M/S.Rajave Textiles Private Limited, represented by its Electrical Engineer, 77/1, Kannanipalayam Road, Sulur, Coimbatore -641 402. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28057/10 M/s.Sandhya Spinning Mill Limited, Represented by its Deputy General Manager -Electrical, Krishnapuram Road, P.A.C.Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam - 626 108. Virudhunagar District. ..Petitioner in W.P.28058/10 M/s.Rajapalayam Spinners Private Limited, Represented by its Deputy General Manager -Electrical, Post Box No.01, P.A.C.Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam - 626 108. Virudhunagar District. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28059/10 M/s.P.A.S.Cotton Mills Private Limited, Represented by its Authorized Signatory, Regd., Office at 1110-B, Cotton Market, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Virudhunagar District. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28060/10 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ SJLT Spinning Mills(P) Ltd., HTSC No.249, NHM, Namakkal to Karur Main Road, Pillaikalathin Paramathi Post, Paramathi -Velur Taluk, Namakkal District reptd., by its Director, V.Selvadurai ...Petitionerin W.P.No.28061/10 Cotton Blossom(India) Pvt., Limited, HTSC No.141.S.F.No.86, 102, Sungakkaranplayam, Desipalayam Post, Sathyamangalam- 638 459. Erode reptd., by its Manager S.Gouthaman. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28062/10. Sri Karunambika Mills(P) Ltd., Unit -1, HT SC No.10, Post Box 2, Somanur(PO) Coimbatore - 641 688 reptd by its Manager, S.Nagarajan ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28063/2010 SJLT Textiles(P)Ltd., HTSC No.241, NH 7, Namakkal to Karur Main Road, Pillaikalathur, Parmathi Post, Paramathi - Velur Taluk, Namakkal District repted.by its Director V.Selvadurai. ...Petitioner in W.P.28064/10 Vee Bee Yarn Tex Private Limited, 1109- E, Srivilliputhur Rajapalayam - 626 117 reptd.by its Director A.Saravanakumar. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28065/10 Shree Bharani Spinnings(India)Limited, 129/2A, Uthukuli Road, Vijayamangalam, Erode - 638 056. Reptd by its Manager K.P.Baskar ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28066/10 Subburaj Cotton Mills (P) Ltd., HTSC No.59, Srivilliputhur Road, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Virudhunagar District Reptd.by its Director, A.Saravanakumar ...Petitioner in W.P.28067/10 M/S.Raju Spinning Mills Private Limited, represented by its Manager, Administrative, Regd Office at 110-B,Cotton Market, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Rajapalayam -626 117, Virudhunagar District. ...Petitioner in W.P.28083/10. M/s.Sandhya Spinning Mill Limited, Unit II, Represented by its Deputy General Manager -Electrical, Krishnapuram Road, P.A.C.Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam - 626 108. Virudhunagar District. ..Petitioner in W.P.28084/10 M/s.Sudarasan Spinning Mills, A Division of the Ramaraju Surgical Cotton Mills Limited, represented by its Deputy General Manager- Electrical Post Box No.2, 118, P.A.C.Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Virudhunagar District. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28085/10 M/S.Raju Spinning Mills Private Limited, Unit B (Expansion) represented by its Manager, Administration, Regd Office at 110-B,Cotton Market, Rajapalayam -626 117, Virudhunagar District. ...Petitioner in W.P.28086/10. M/s.Sri Vishnu Shankar Mill Limited, Represented by its Deputy General Manager - Electrical, Post Box NO.109, P.A.C.Ramasamy Raja Salai, Rajapalayam - 626 108, Virudhunagar District. ..Petitioner in W.P.No.28087/10. Rohini Textile Industry (P) Ltd., HT SC No.78, No.2, Rogini Garden Kangayam Road, Tiruppur Reptd by its Authorized Signatory M.Saravanan. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28171/10 Shri Harikrishna Cotton Mills (P) Ltd., HT SC No.316, S.F.No.536 DPM- Karur Main Road, Kannivadi Post, Dharapuram Taluk, Dharapuram - 639 202, rep.by its Manager R.Pratheep Kumar. ....Petitioner in W.P.No.28172/10 J.G.Spinning Mills (P) Ltd., HT SC No.193, Kariampalayam Annur, Coimbatore - 641 653. rep.by its Manager N.Veeramani. ...Petitioner in W.P.No.28173/10. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Everwin Textiles Mills (p) Ltd Ht Sc No.589 Pollachi Coimbatore Road Nanjegoundenpudur, Achipatti Post Pollachi Coimbatore-repd By Its Manager K.karnan ... Petitioner In WP 28174/2010 Akshara Textiles Ht Sc No.137 S.f.no.12/1 To 3 Sasthri Nagar, Errangattur,sathyamangalam Tk Erode, Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory R. Senkathirselvan ... Petitioner In WP 28175/2010 Akshara Papers Ht Sc No.102 S.f.no. 557/5 Bhavani Sagar Road Pasuvapalayam Rajan Nagar, Sathiyamangalam Erode Rep By Its Authorised Signatory R.senkathirselvan ... Petitioner In WP 28176/2010 M/s. Rajapalayam Textiles A Division Of M/s. Rajapalayam Mills Limited Rep.by Its Deputy General Manager-electrical Post Box No.01 P.a.c.ramasamy Raja Salai Rajapalayam-626 108. Vridhunagar District. ... Petitioner In WP 28199/2010 M/s. Ramco Textile Mill A Division Of M/s.ramco Industries Ltd Rep. By Its Deputy General Manager-electrical Post Box No.127 P. A. C. Ramasamy Raja Salai Rajapalayam- 626 108 Vridhunagar District. ... Petitioner In WP 28200/2010 M/s. Rajapalayam Mills Ltd Rep By Its Deputy General Manager-electrical Post Box No.01 P. A. C. Ramasamy Raja Salai Rajapalayam 626 108 Virudhunagar Dt ... Petitioner In WP 28201/2010 M/s. Tirupathi Yarntex Spinners Private Ltd Rep By Its Director Post Box No.78 Cotton Market Rajapalayam 626 117 Virudhunagar Dt ... Petitioner In WP 28202/2010 M/s. Rajapalayam Spintext A Division Of M/s. Rajapalayam Mills Ltd Rep. By Its Deputy General Manager-electrical P. B. No.1 P. A. C. Ramasamy Raja Salai https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Rajapalayam-626 108 Virudhunagar Dt. ... Petitioner In WP 28203/2010 M/s. Sri Ramco Spinners A Division Of M/s. Ramco Industries Ltd Rep.by Its Deputy General Manager-electrical P.b.no.127, P. A. C.ramasamy Raja Salai Rajapalayam-626 108 Virudhunagar Dt. ... Petitioner In WP 28204/2010 Mrinal Spinning Mills Ltd Htsc No.276 No.2/85 Pollachi Main Road Malumichempatty Coimbatore District Rep. By Its Manager K.aruchamy. ... Petitioner In WP 28787/2010 M/s. Surya Dev Alloys & Power Pvt. Ltd. H. T. S C.no.1848 S. No.298/2 New Gummidipoondi-601 201 Gummidipoondi Taluk Thiruvallur District Rep. By Its Managing Director Mukesh Agarwal. ... Petitioner In WP 28268/2010 M/s. Kandagiri Spinning Mills Ltd. Unit III Rep By Its Chairman And Managing Director P. B.no.3 Udayapatty Post Salem 636 140. ... Petitioner In WP 28352/2010 M/s. Kandagiri Spinning Mills Ltd. Unit II Rep By Its Chairman And Managing Director P. B.no.3 Udayapatty Post Salem 636 140. ... Petitioner In WP 28353/2010 M/s. Kandagiri Spinning Mills Ltd. Rep By Its Chairman And Managing Director P.b.no.3 Udayapatty Post Salem 636 140. ... Petitioner In WP 28354/2010 Plaza Maintenance & Services Limited Having Its Registered Office At 769 Spencer Plaza Anna Salai Chennai-2 Represented By Its General Manager S.k. Rahamtulla. ... Petitioner In WP 28663/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Sundaram Industries Ltd Rep. By Its President & Secretary Regd. Office At Tvs Building, 7-b West Veli Street Madurai-625 001. ... Petitioner In WP 2757/2011 Vs Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) Represented By Its Director, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. ... 1st Respondent In W.P.no.27983 To 27997, 28061 To 28067, 28171 To 28176; 28787, 28352 To 28354 Of 2010 And 2757/2011. Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) Represented By Its Secretary, 19-a, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Marshalls Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. ...2nd Resondent In WP No.27983 To 27997, 27999 To 28002, 28054 To 28060, 28061 To 28067, 28083 To 28087, 28171 To 28176 28199 To 28204, 28787, 28268, 28352 To 28354 Of 2010 And 2757/2011 And 1st Respondent In Wp No.28663/2010. The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Grade/Metro, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27983, 27991/2010 The Superintending Engineer, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Erode ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27984,27988 28066/2010 The Superintending Engineer, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Dindigul ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27985,27992 27997/2010 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The Superintending Engineer, Gobi. Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Gobichettipalayam ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27986,27989 28062,28068,28171/2010 The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27987,27990 27993, 27994, 28063, 28787/2010 The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/North Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27995,27996/10 Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) rep. by its Chairman, 144, Annasalai, Chennai-600 002 ..Ist Respondent in WP No.27999 to 28002, 28054 to 28060, 28083 to 28087, 28199 to 28204/10 The Superintending Engineer, Salem Circle Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) Kamaraj Nagar Colony, Salem-14 ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.27999 to 28001, 28352 to 28354/10 The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, (TNEB) Namakkal Circle, Namakkal ..3rd Respondent in WP Nos.28002,28061, 28064/10 Tamilnadu Electricity Board, rep. by its Chairman, 800, Annasalai, Chennai-600 002 ..Ist Respondent in WP No.28021/10 Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) rep. by its Director, (Finance) 144, Annasalai, Chennai-600 006 .2nd Respondent in WP No.28021/10 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ The Superintending Engineer, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28021/10 The Superintending Engineer Virudhunagar Circle, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28054,28058 28059,28060, 28083 to 28087, 28200 to 28204/10 The Superintending Engineer Thanjavur Circle, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28055,28056/10 The Superintending Engineer Coimbatore Metro Circle, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28057/10 The Superintending Engineer, Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Madurai ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28065/10 The Superintending Engineer, Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Virudhunagar ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28067/10 The Superintending Engineer, Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Udumalpet ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28172/10 Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/North Coimbatore ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28173/10 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South Coimbatore. ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28174 Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle Gobi ..3rd Respondent in WP No.28775,28176/10 The Superintendent Engineer Tirunevelli Circle Thiruneveli, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) ..3rd Respondent in W.P.28199/10 The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by its Secretary Energy Department Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. ...1st Respondent in W.P.No.28268/10 The Chariman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, 144, Anna Salai Chennai 600 002. ...3rd Respondent in WP.28268/10 and 2nd Respondent in W.P.No.28663/10 The Director/Operation Tamil nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. ...4th Respondent in W.P.No.28268/10 The Superintending Engineer Chennai, Electricity Distribution Circle/Central, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai 600 034 ...3rd Respondent in W.P. No.28663/10 The Superintending Engineer, Metro Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO Ltd., K. Pudur, Maduari, ...3rd Respondent in W.P.No.2757/11 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Writ petitions presented under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of I Certiorarified Mandamus (1) Calling for the records of the 1st respondent vide his circlar in Lr.No.Dir/F/FC/R/D.No./10 dated 26./11.2010 quash the same as arbitrary and illegal and consequently forbear the 1st and 3rd Respondents from levying demanding and/or collecting cross subsidy surcharges from the petitioners for purchase of energy from power exchanges and/or third party sources as also from its over sources (W.P.Nos.27983 to 27997 of 2010; 28061/28067, 28171 to 28176, 28787 of 2010 and 2757/11) ii)Calling for the records of the 1st Respondent culminating in his impugned communication bearing Lr.No.Dir/F/FC/R/ D.No. /10 dated 26.11.2010 quash the same and forbear the 1st and 3rd Respondents from levying demanding and / or collecting Cross Subsidy Surcharges from the Petitioner for their H.T.S.C.No.34 177;256;321;173;98,11;121;141;317;281,78;308;5;216;70;106,253;1,137 ;114;115;257;132,72; either through their monthly bills or otherwise for purchase of energy from power exchanges and / or third party sources without obtaining the sanction of the 2nd respondent(W.P.No.27999 to 28002, 28054 to 28060, 28083, to 28087, 28199 to 28204, 28352 to 28354/10) iii)Calling for the records of the 2nd Respondent proposed in its impugned Circular in Lr.No.Dir/F/FC/R/D.No.10 dated 26.11.2010 and quash the same as being arbitrary and illegal and consequently quashing the impugned bills dated 1.12.2010 and illegal and arbitrary and without authority of law and directing the Respondents to continue to permit the petitioner to avail supply of power from third party sources without levying Cross Subsidy Surcharge till such time Restriction and Control measures are withdrawn (W.P.28021/10 and 28663/10) iv)Calling for the records of the 4th Respondent in Letter No. Dir/O/SE/LD&GO/ EE/ABT/ F.Suryadev Alloys 1848/D 2228/10 dated 15.10.2010 and quash the same as illegal arbitrary and against the orders of the 1st Respondent and consequently forbearing the 3rd and 4th Respondents from levying and collecting Cross Subsidy Surcharge under the impugned order issued by the 4th Respondent (W.P.NO.28268/10). For petitioner in WP.Nos.27983 to 27997, 28061 to 28067, 28171 to 28176, 28787/10 : Mr.R.S.Pandiyaraj For Petitioner in WP.Nos.27999 to 28002, 28054 to 28060, 28083 to 28087, 28199 to 28204, 28352 to 28354/10 : Mr. N.L. Rajah https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ For Petitioner in WP.No.28021/10 : Mr. V. Perumal For Petitioner in WP.No.28268/10 : Mr. K. Seshadri For Petitioner in WP.No.28663/10 : Mr. R. Murari For Petitioner in WP.No.2757/11 : Mrs. Radhika Krishnan for M/s. Sarvabhauman Associates For respondents TNEB : Mr.A.Selvendran and Mr.J.Ravindaran ----- COMMON ORDER Writ Petition No.27983 of 2010 is filed praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the first respondent vide his Circular in Lr.No.Dir/F/FC/R/D.No. /10 dated 26.11.2010, quash the same as arbitrary and illegal and consequently forbear the respondents 1 and 3 from levying, demanding and/or collecting cross subsidy surcharges from the petitioner for purchase of energy from power exchanges and/or third party sources as also from its own sources. 2. Sri R.S.Pandiyaraj, Sri N.L.Rajah, Sri V.Perumal, Sri S.K.Seshadri, Sri R.Murari and Mrs.Radhika Krishnan for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates learned counsel appears for the petitioners. Sri A.Selvendran and Sri J.Ravindran, learned counsel appears for the respondents electricity board. 3. The relief sought for in all the 58 Writ Petitions are one and the same. Hence, by consent of all parties, all the writ petitions are taken up together for final disposal. 4. All these writ petitions have been filed challenging the imposition of Cross Subsidy Surcharge, inter alia contending that the levy is arbitrary, unreasonable and has no basis. Petitioners have in the meanwhile submitted a memorandum/representation to the Government pending the writ petitions requesting the Government to withdraw the levy of Cross Subsidy Surcharge. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the respondents electricity board, produced a copy of the Amended Circular issued in Circular Memo No.Dir/O/SE/LD&GO/E1/ABT/F interstate/D 3144/11 dated 8.2.2011 by the Tamilnadu Transmission Corporation Limited which reads as follows:- "In continuation of the already issued circular memo vide reference (1) and (2) cited above it is stated that https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ For the HT consumers who purchase power upto their sanctioned demand from power exchanges, traders and generators, the relevant cross subsidy surcharge as per clause 6.5 of TNERC order No.2 dt.15.05.2006 are temporarily waived until Restriction & Control measures are lifted. All S.Es./EDC are requested to adhere the above instructions strictly with immediate effect." 6. In view of the above Amended Circular dated 8.2.2011 issued by the Tamilnadu Transmission Corporation Limited, the demand of Cross Subsidy Surcharge in respect of each one of the HT Consumer is set aside. The respondents authorities are directed to adjust the amount, if any, paid by the HT Consumers/writ petitioners towards Cross Subsidy Surcharge, in the future current consumption bills. 7. All the 58 writ petitions stands ordered as above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. ts Sd/- Asst. Registrar //True Copy// Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Salai, Marshalls Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/Metro, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore. 4.The Superintending Engineer, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Erode 5.The Superintending Engineer, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Dindigual 6.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Gobichettipalayam 7.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore 8.The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/North Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Coimbatore 9.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) 144, Annasalai, Chennai-600 002 10.The Superintending Engineer, Salem Circle Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) Kamaraj Nagar Colony, Salem-14 11.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, (TNEB) Namakkal Circle, Namakkal 12.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, 800, Annasalai, Chennai-600 002 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 13.The Director (Finance) Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) 144, Annasalai, Chennai-600 006 14.The Superintending Engineer, Tuticorin Electricity Distribution Circle Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin 15.The Superintending Engineer Virudhunagar Circle, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) 16.The Superintending Engineer Thanjavur, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) 17.The Superintending Engineer Coimbatore Metro Circle, Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO) 18.The Superintending Engineer, Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Madurai 19.The Superintending Engineer, Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Virudhunagar 20.The Superintending Engineer, Udumalpet Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Udumalpet 21.Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/North Coimbatore 22.Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South Coimbatore. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 23.Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Gobi. 24.The Superintendent Engineer Tirunevelli Circle Thiruneveli, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) 25.The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 26.The Superintending Engineer, Metro Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO Ltd., K. Pudur, Maduari, 27.The Director/Operation Tamil nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 28.The Superintendent Engineer Chennai, Electricity Distribution Circle/Central, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai 600 034 + 3 ccs to Mr. R.S. Pandiyaraj, Advocate SR No.11619 + 6 ccs to Mr. N.L. Rajah, Advocate SR No.12456 to 12461 + 1 cc to Mr. R. Murari, Advocate SR No.11759 + 1 cc to Mr. K. Seshadri, Advocate SR No.11637 + 1 cc to M/s. Sarvabhauman & Associates, Advocate SR No.11621 + 1 cc to Mr. J. Ravindran, Advocate SR No.12468 JRG, NG(CO) SR,KM,PMK, TP,RH,EU/17.3.2011 Common Order in W.P.Nos.27983 of 2010 etc. batch https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/