W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 V.R.Swaminathan ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Trichy. 2.The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, No.1, Vallam Road, Thanjavur District. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Papanasam, Thanjavur District. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 4.The Assistant Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Kabisthalam, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to separate the merger of the petitioners electricity connection in Service No. 06-430-003-628 with electricity Service No.06-430-003-632 adjust the excess payment of electricity bill of Rs.18,088/- in the upcoming bills of the petitioners electricity consumption charges based on the petitioners representation dated 15.06.2026 and 23.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. A.N.Ramanathan For R1 to R4 : Mr.N.Viji for Mr.K.Nagarajan, Standing Counsel for EB O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to separate the merger of the petitioner's electricity connection in Service No.06-430-003-628 with electricity Service No. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 06-430-003-632 adjust the excess payment of electricity bill of Rs.18,088/- in the upcoming bills of the petitioner's electricity consumption charges based on the petitioners representation dated 15.06.2026 and 23.06.2026. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had obtained two separate electricity service connections, one for his house and the other for his brother's house, since both houses are situated within the same compound. According to the petitioner, the respondent authorities erroneously merged the petitioner's service connection with that of his brother. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted representations dated 15.06.2026 and 23.06.2026 requesting the respondents to restore and maintain the two service connections separately. Since the said representations have not been considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present Writ Petition. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 5. The learned counsel further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 08.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 To 1.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Trichy. 2.The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, No.1, Vallam Road, Thanjavur District. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Papanasam, Thanjavur District. 4.The Assistant Engineer, Operation and Maintenance, TANGEDCO, Kabisthalam, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.19110 of 2026 DATED : 08.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis