IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.12.2009 Coram: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P.No.15784 of 2008 K.Arunachalam ... Petitioner Vs.. 1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Mount Road (Anna Salai), Chennai – 600 002. 2. The Assistant Engineer, Kondithope Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Seven Wells, Chennai – 600 001. 3. Dr.G.M.T.T.V.School, Rep. by its Secretary – cum – Correspondent, No.108, Amman Koil Street, Chennai – 600 079. ... Respondents (R-3 impleaded as per order of this Court dated 24.11.2008 passed in M.P.No.1 of 2008 in W.P.No.15784 of 2008). Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to issue/grant a new and separate electricity supply line and meter to the petitioner, at his own cost and expenses, to his residence at Door No.15/8, Rathina Mudali Street, Kondithope, Chennai - 600 079 under the Provisions of Rule 27(4) of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code read with Relevant Act and Rules applicable thereto. For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : No Appearance ORDER On 25.11.2009, this case was listed for non-payment of batta with the following directions:- "(1) It is brought to the attention of the advocate that this matter was listed before the Deputy Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ (A.S.) for default in payment of batta so as to effect service on the respondents. (2) Since the batta has not been paid till today inspite of sufficient opportunity given, the matter is listed today before this Court as a last chance. (3) Advocate is directed to pay batta on or before 9.12.2009 and proof of compliance to be filed immediately. If batta is filed as directed issue notice immediately. Failing payment of batta as directed, the petition shall stand dismissed automatically as against the concerned respondent without reference to the Court." 2. Till date, batta is not paid. This matter is listed today for recording dismissal. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed for non-payment of batta. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar Jrl To 1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Mount Road (Anna Salai), Chennai – 600 002. 2. The Assistant Engineer, Kondithope Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Seven Wells, Chennai – 600 001. W.P.No.15784 of 2008 SV(CO) RVL 31.12.2009 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/