1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.11.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.RAMASUBRAMANIAN W.P.(MD)NO.13333 of 2011 JVS Export, No.32, Sarojini Street, Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002. Madurai District, Rep. by its Partner Mr.M.Britto ... Petitioner Versus 1.Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 19-A, Rukmini Lakshmipathy Salai, (Marshall's Road), Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. Rep. by its Secretary. 2.The Chairman, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3.The Chief Financial Controller/GI, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 4.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to dispose off the representation of the petitioner vide his letter dated 20.09.2011 and 20.10.2011 and the subsequent remainder dated 02.11.2011 towards claim of outstanding dues along with interest at the rate of 12% per month within 30 days from the date of receipt of bill till the date of payment as per order made by the 1st respondent in Order No.1 of 2009 dated 20.03.2009 Comprehensive Tariff Order on Wind energy. For Petitioner : Mr.R.M.Loganathan For Respondents : Mr.G.Kasinathadurai, Standing Counsel for TNEB. O R D E R The petitioner has come up with the above writ petition, seeking a mandamus, to direct the fourth respondent to dispose his representations dated 20.09.2011 and 20.10.2011. 2. Heard Mr.R.M.Loganathan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.G.Kasinathadurai, learned counsel for the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3. For the power sold by the petitioner to the TANGEDCO, the respondents 2 to 4 have become liable to pay money to the petitioner as per the order of the Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 20.03.2009. Since money is not paid, the petitioner has come up with the above writ petition. 4. On instructions, it is stated by the learned counsel for the Electricity Board that the bills have been prepared and submitted to the Chairman, who is the second respondent herein. However, for want of funds, the sanction could not be obtained. 5. Since there is no dispute about the liability to pay, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 4th respondent to pass appropriate orders, on the representations of the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, taking it into account the order of the Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 20.03.2009. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) / True Copy / Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, 19-A, Rukmini Lakshmipathy Salai, (Marshall's Road), Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. 2.The Chairman, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3.The Chief Financial Controller/GI, TANGEDCO, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 4.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Tirunelveli Electricity Distribution Circle, Tirunelveli. Vsm SR : 07.12.2011 : 2p/5c W.P.(MD)NO.13333 of 2011 25.11.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/