W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 G.Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Chairman Cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2. The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Tirunelveli Division, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli - 627 011. 3. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Electricity Distribution Circle, No.1/65, Ramamoorthy Road, Virudhunagar. 4. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Aruppukottai Taluk, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 5. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pay a just and reasonable compensation of Rs.23,78,000/- for the death of the petitioner's son Vasantha Balamurugan, aged about 19 years, who died due to electrocution, within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Balasundarakumar For R-1 to 4 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel For R-5 : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay compensation of Rs.23,78,000/- for the death of the petitioner's son, aged about 19 years, who died due to electrocution. 2. The petitioner’s son, aged 19 years, died after being electrocuted by a snapped electric wire, which had fallen and was hanging due to heavy rain and strong winds. The respondents have also visited the spot and recorded a report 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 regarding the cause of the accident. As per the Board Proceedings, in electrocution cases falling under the "no fault" liability clause, the respondents are liable to pay a compensation of Rs.10,00,000/-. 3. The learned Counsel appearing for the respondents objected for granting compensation stating that the wire snapped due to heavy rain and wind, and there was no negligence on the part of the respondents. He further submitted that, generally interest is not payable in cases of electrocution deaths. 4. However, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is directing the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh only) as compensation, carrying interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of death. 5. With the above said directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 To: 1. The Chairman Cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2. The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Tirunelveli Division, Maharaja Nagar, Tirunelveli - 627 011. 3. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Electricity Distribution Circle, No.1/65, Ramamoorthy Road, Virudhunagar. 4. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Aruppukottai Taluk, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. 5. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.15748 of 2025 DATED : 02.07.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis