W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.11.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 Jakkammal .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Annasalai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sivagangai , Sivagangai District. 3.The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sivagangai, Collectorate Campus, Sivagangai District. 4.The Assistant Engineer, Assistant Engineer Office Town Section (TNEB), Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 5.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Sivagangai District. 6.The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Town Police, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. (Crime No. 385 of 2021) .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to pay sum of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only) by way of compensation for the death of petitioner's husband (late) Alagar aged 38 years, due to electrocution. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar For R1 - R4 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel For R5 : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader For R6 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate(Crl.side) ORDER This writ petition has been filed for the following relief : “directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to pay sum of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only) by way of compensation for _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 the death of petitioner's husband (late) Alagar aged 38 years, due to electrocution.” 2. The petitioner submitted a representation to the respondents 1 to 4 on 08.02.2023 seeking compensation for the death of her husband, Alagar aged 38 years, due to electrocution. As the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner is before this Court. 3. Heard the learned counsels on either side. 4. Without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 08.02.2023 and pass orders after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of copy of this order. _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petitions stands disposed of. No costs. 25.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes gbg To 1.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Annasalai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sivagangai , Sivagangai District. 3.The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), Sivagangai, Collectorate Campus, Sivagangai District. 4.The Assistant Engineer, Assistant Engineer Office Town Section (TNEB), Tamilnadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO), _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. 5.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Sivagangai District. 6.The Inspector of Police, Sivagangai Town Police, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District. _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 P.T.ASHA, J. gbg W.P.(MD)No.3673 of 2023 25.11.2025 _________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis