W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 G.Gajalakshmi ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1.The Superintending Engineer, Vannankovil Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District. 2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Distribution), Vannankovil, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy 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 respondents to shift the 2 electricity lines out of 3 electricity lines from inside of the petitioner's patta land to outside of the petitioner's patta land situated at S.No.25/3J2B to an extent of 1500 Sq.ft., in Plot No.6, Kallikudi North Village, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr. V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For R-1 and R-2 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to shift two out of the three electricity lines passing through the petitioner's patta land to the outside of the petitioner's patta land comprised in Survey No.25/3J2B, measuring an extent of 1,500 sq.ft. in Plot No.6, Kallikudi North Village, Srirangam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District within time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2. Heard Mr. V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, learned Counsel, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026 is pending consideration before the respondents and no orders have been passed on the said representation. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of filing the present Writ Petition. 5. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the respondents within the time stipulated by this Court. 6. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes TSG 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Vannankovil Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District. 2.The Assistant Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (Distribution), Vannankovil, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. TSG ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2026 DATED : 22.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis