M.Manikandhan v. The Chief Engineer / Distribution
WP/11633/2026 · 2026-03-27
M Dhandapani
Transfer Petitionbody2026
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[ 2026 DAILYLAW 14575 (MAD) · dailylaw.ai ]
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WP No. 11633 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 11633 of 2026 M.Manikandhan S/o.Mani, No.63, Kandhadu New Street, Kandhadu Post and Village, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 303. ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Chief Engineer / Distribution TANGEDCO, Villupuram Circle, No.10, Old Power House Salai, Villupuram District-605 602
2. The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tindivanam Circle, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. 3. The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO, Marakkanam Division, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 303. 4. The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO, Marakkanam Section, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 303. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the electric rod and consider petitioner representation dated 02.03.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11633 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): M/s.MM Law Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.Venkata Seshaiya ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to remove the electric rod by considering the representation of the petitioner dated
02.03.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has made a representation to the respondents on 02.03.2026 for removal of electric rod and electric line fixed overhead of his hut bearing EB Connection Consumer No.662 by the respondents, which is likely to cause fire accidents, however there was no response and hence, the present Petition. 4. Per contra, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the order has already been passed by the respondents on the petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2026, but the same was not communicated to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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5. In view of the submissions made by the respective learned counsels, this Court closes the Writ Petition as nothing survives for further adjudication in the matter since the respondents has passed orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2026. The respondents are directed to communicate the order passed by the respondents to the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP To
1. The Chief Engineer / Distribution TANGEDCO, Villupuram Circle, No.10, Old Power House Salai, Villupuram District-605 602
2.
The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Tindivanam Circle, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. 3. The Executive Engineer TANGEDCO, Marakkanam Division, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 303. 4. The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO, Marakkanam Section, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District-604 303. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 11633 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP WP No. 11633 of 2026 27-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis