1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8810 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 T.A.Yasin .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Electric Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Meenakshi Complex, Melur, Madurai. 2. The Assistant Electric Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Thirupallai, Madurai. 3. The Commissioner, Melur Municipality, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. 4. S.P.Mohamed Abdul .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to disconnect the new III phase commercial Electric Service Connection and to transfer the name of the electricity connection of the petitioner's house situated in D.No.11/8, Noondikovil street, Mill road, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in favour of the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan For Respondents : Mr.Mr.K.Mahendran Special Government Pleader for R.1 and R.2 : Mr.Ayiram K.Selvakumar for R.3 : Dispensed with for R.4 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to disconnect the new III phase commercial Electric Service Connection and to transfer the name of the electricity connection of the petitioner's house situated in D.No.11/8, Noondikovil street, Mill road, Melur Taluk, Madurai District in favour of the petitioner. 2. In view of the order to be passed, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with. 3. Heard Mr.S.A.Ajmalkhan, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.K.Mahendran, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice for https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.Ayiram K.Selvakumar, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the third respondent. 4. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 5. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondents 1 and 2 on 11.07.2011 stating that III phase electricity supply standing in the name of the fourth respondent should be disconnected and it should be transferred in the name of the petitioner. Since the representation of the petitioner has not been considered so far, this Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents to consider the same. 6. Without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 11.07.2011 on its own merits and in accordance with law. If the right of the fourth respondent or any third party will be affected, it is necessary that the authority should put such person on notice, so as to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. After hearing all the parties, the authority shall decide the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the petitioner's claim and the Authority shall dispose the same on its own merits. 7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 05.08.2011 ssl Sd/- Assistant Registrar[Crl side] /True copy/ TO Sub Assistant Registrar 1. The Electric Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Meenakshi Complex, Melur, Madurai. 2. The Assistant Electric Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Thirupallai, Madurai. 3. The Commissioner, Melur Municipality, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. +1 cc to Mr.S.A.Ajmal Khan, Advocate SR.No.26310. W.P(MD)No.8810 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 Dated:05.08.2011 2P/5C RPB 22.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/