W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.06.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.11277 & 11278 of 2025 P.Ramesh @ Prakashkumar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Theni. 2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Chinnamanur, Theni District. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Distribution, Cumbum, Theni District. 4.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Surulipatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. ... Respondents _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the third respondent in Ka.No.U.Se.Po/Pakir/Cum/Va.Aa/Ko.Kattu/A.No.10-1/2024-2025 dated 14.03.2025 and quashing the same and consequently directing the respondents to restore the electricity connection in the petitioner's Service Connection No.559-007-700 situates in Survey No.407/3, Surilipatti Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Guhan For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel ***** O R D E R The petitioner has challenged the impugned order passed by the third respondent, whereby the third respondent has ordered the disconnection of the service connection issued in the name of the petitioner's father, namely, Palanisamy. 2. The impugned order appears to have been passed without notice to the petitioner, alleging theft based on GPS data. It appears that there is some mistake in the passing of the impugned order. _____________ Page No. 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 3. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents submits that the petitioner can be given a fresh opportunity, and a fresh order will be passed after hearing the petitioner. 4. Recording the above statement, the impugned order stands quashed. The respondents are directed to restore the service connection and issue notice in case they propose to disconnect the power connection given to the petitioner. All collections shall be subject to the final order to be passed. 5. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 12.06.2025 JEN Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes/No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order _____________ Page No. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Theni. 2.The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Chinnamanur, Theni District. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Distribution, Cumbum, Theni District. 4.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO), Surulipatti, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. _____________ Page No. 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 C.SARAVANAN , J. JEN W.P.(MD) No.15035 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.11277 & 11278 of 2025 12.06.2025 _____________ Page No. 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis