BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:27.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.JYOTHIMANI WP(MD)No.11070 of 2011 and MP(MD)No.1 of 2011 A.P.Subramanian :Petitioner -Vs- 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Ramanthapuram, Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Town), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Ramanthapuram, Ramanathapuram District. :Respondents Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to follow the procedures contemplated in the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Standards of Performance Regulations, 2004 and Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004 in respect of defective meter reading (Electricity connection number L736) within the stipulated period. For Petitioner : MrG.Marimuthu For Respondents : Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha ORDER Mr.S.M.S.Johnny Basha, learned counsel takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final hearing. 2.It is the grievance of the petitioner that for every 2 months he used to consume electricity to the extent of Rs.70,000/-. However, for the month of July 2001 and August 2011 suddenly the meter reading shows that the petitioner has used 50,000 units and this is exorbitant. The petitioner in fact has made a representation to the 1st respondent on 19.09.2010 for the purpose of rectification of such defects. 3.Considering the above said facts and circumstances of the case, the Writ petition stands disposed of subject to the condition that the petitioner shall deposit an amount of Rs.1 lakh (rupees one lakh only) to the respondent/Board, without prejudice to his contention, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on such deposit, the 2nd respondent shall conduct enquiry in the presence of the petitioner in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Standards of Performance Regulations, 2004 and Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004 and pass appropriate orders regarding the amount payable by him and thereafter, adjust the amount already directed to be paid by this order. It is needless to state that till completion of such enquiry, the electricity supply, which is stated to be enjoyed by the petitioner, shall not be disconnected. The Writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected M.P.is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) / TRUE COPY / Sub Assistant Registrar To:1.The Superintending Engineer,Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Ramanthapuram,Ramanathapuram District. 2.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Town),Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Ramanthapuram,Ramanathapuram District. +1CC to Mr.G.Marimuthu, Advocate. SR.No.33657. RP/28.09.2011/1P/4C. W.P.(MD)No.11070 of 2011. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/