WP No. 47144 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-12-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 47144 and 47147 of 2025 WP No. 47144 of 2025: C.Vellaiyammal Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 3.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 4.The Superintending Engineer, Mettur Thermal Power Project (MTPS) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mettur Dam-2, Salem District-636406 5.The Sub-Collector /Revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Revenue Division, Mettur Dam-I, Salem District. Respondent(s) WP No. 47147 of 2025: C. Govindan Petitioner(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47144 of 2025 Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 3.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 4.The Superintending Engineer, Mettur Thermal Power Project (MTPS) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mettur Dam-2, Salem District-636406 5.The Sub-collector /Revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Revenue Division, Mettur Dam-I, Salem District. Respondent(s) PRAYER in WP No. 47144 of 2025; Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent authority herein to provide employment to the petitioners daughter -in-law S. Poongodi based on the representation dated 29.12.2017. PRAYER in WP No. 47147 of 2025; Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent authority herein to provide employment to the petitioners daughter Tulasi Priya on the application dated 03.09.2015. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47144 of 2025 For Petitioner(s): M/s.L.Jagasundari Balamurugan in both the cases For Respondent: Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP RR1 and 5 in WP. No.47144 of 2025 Mr.K.Surendran, AGP RR1 and 5 in WP. No.47147 of 2025 Mr.Anand Gopalan for M/s.Advit Law Chamber RR to 4 in both the cases COMMON ORDER Writ Petition No.47144 of 2025 has been filed to direct the fourth respondent authority herein to provide employment to the petitioners daughter -in-law S. Poongodi based on the representation dated 29.12.2017 2. Writ Petition No.47147 has been filed to direct the fourth respondent authority herein to provide employment to the petitioners daughter Tulasi Priya on the application dated 03.09.2015. 3. It is the case of the petitioners that the land was acquired by the Government for the purpose of construction of Mettur Dam, Thermal Power Plant Upper Ash Dye wherein the petitioners property also taken for extension of the said Project. Accordingly, the Special Thasildar/TNEB Department has promised to offer an alternative lands for residence/remuneration/employment to the persons who are displaces and evicted by the acquisition. Some persons https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47144 of 2025 have been appointed and some are yet to get appointed. Hence, the petitioner in both the writ petitions have made representations on 29.12.2017 and 03.09.2015 to the respondents to provide employment to their family member. Till date, the same are not considered. Hence, the writ petitions. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representations within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 5. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 4th respondent submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 6. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record. 7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the 4th respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representations dated 29.12.2017 and 03.09.2015 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47144 of 2025 8. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-12-2025 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1. The Principal Secretary To Government, Energy Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Chairman Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 3.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, No.800, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 4.The Superintending Engineer, Mettur Thermal Power Project (MTPS) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Mettur Dam-2, Salem District-636406 5.The Sub-collector /revenue Divisional Officer Mettur Revenue Division, Mettur Dam-I, Salem District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 47144 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP No. 47144 of 2025 & WP No. 47147 OF 2025 08-12-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis