IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED 21.3.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR WRIT PETITION NO.6806 OF 2011 AND M.P.NO.1 OF 2011 Manonmani, represented by its Partner Mrs.Kanagamani, No.1/1, Thandavarayan Gramani Street, Kalmandabam, Chennai-600 081. ... Petitioner -Vs.- 1.Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, represented by its Chairman, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/North, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer/O & M, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Kalmandabam, CEDC/North, Chennai-600 081. ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to restore the electricity service connection to the petitioner in respect of service connection No.02-20-265 in the premises at No.1/1, Thandavaraya Gramani Street, Kalmandabam, Chennai-81, without insisting the payment of Rs.3,19,245/- as demanded by them in their working sheet. For petitioner : Mr.J.Bharathiraja, For respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ O R D E R Writ Petition is filed praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to restore the electricity service connection to the petitioner in respect of service connection No.02- 20-265 in the premises at No.1/1, Thandavaraya Gramani Street, Kalmandabam, Chennai-81, without insisting the payment of Rs.3,19,245/- as demanded by them in their working sheet. 2. Mr.A.Selvendran, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents electricity board. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal. 3. Petitioner's grievance is that the respondents department is demanding certain amount which is fallen as arrears due to commercial use by the erstwhile tenant. Petitioner seeks restoration of power supply stating that she will pay the amount in installment. In this regard, petitioner has made a representation on 3.11.2010 to the Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Vyasarpadi, Chennai-39. However, the said Executive Engineer (O & M), Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Vyasarpadi, Chennai-39 is not a party respondent in this writ petition. According to the petitioner, so far the said representation has not been considered on merits. 4. Mr.A.Selvendran, learned counsel for the respondents states that the petitioner may be directed to give a representation to the respondents 2 and 3 and on receipt, the respondents 2 and 3 will consider the same, provided the petitioner co-operates with the department in paying the amounts as may be directed. 5. In view of the above, petitioner is directed to give a representation along with a copy of this order to the respondents 2 and 3 immediately. On receipt of representation, the respondents 2 and 3 are directed to consider the same on its own merits and in accordance with law, particularly, with reference to Tamili Nadu Electricity Regulation Supply Code as may be applicable. Such exercise shall be done within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of the representation when presented along with a copy of this order. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of as above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ ts To 1.The Chairaman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/North, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer/O & M, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Kalmandabam, CEDC/North, Chennai-600 081. 1 cc To Mr.A.Selvendran, Advocate, SR.20049. W.P.No.6806 of 2011 KU(CO) RVL 28.03.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/