WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 27893 of 2026 M/s. Venkateshwara Texyarn Pvt Ltd., No.4/4 A1B, Koorsampatti Samalpatti Post, Krishnagiri 635306 Rep by its Authorized signatory Jothy jambulingam. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) Rep. by its Chairman 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 2. The Chief Engineer / NCES, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) 2nd Floor, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 3. The Director-generation Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 4. The Director-finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to refund https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 the Rs.20,00,000/- payable to petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of petitioner’s Solar Power Plant HTSC No. 069534400059. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Lakshmipathy For Respondent(s): Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar Standing Counsel ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to refund a sum of Rs.20,00,000/-, payable to petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of petitioner’s Solar Power Plant HTSC No. 069534400059. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner as well as the learned Standing Counsel for respondents would in unison submit that under similar circumstances, this Court in W.P.Nos.13842 and 13843 of 2026 vide order dated 08.04.2026, issued the following directions and that the same directions may be issued in this writ petition: “The writ petitions have been filed seeking direction to the respondents to refund Rs.30,00,000/~ and Rs.20,00,000/~ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 respectively, payable to the petitioners towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner Solar Power Plant HTSC Nos.039534390123 and 039534390124 respectively. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the writ petitions are taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3.It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioners made application to the respondents for establishment of MW Solar Power Plant under preferential tariff scheme for captive consumption as per TNERC/s Solar Order No.5/2018 dated 28.03.2018 and paid a total sum of Rs.30 Lakhs and Rs.20 Lakhs respectively, towards refundable security deposit. Even after commissioning of the said solar power plants which was also certified by the respondent vide letter dated 08.04.2025, the refundable amount was not paid by the respondents, for which the petitioners made representation to the respondents, however, there is no response. Hence, these writ petitions have been filed. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that this Court in an identical issue in W.P.No.46508 of 2025 on 27.11.2025 had passed an order, wherein, it has directed the first respondent to refund the eligible amount to the petitioner therein with appropriate interest as provided in the contract, if there is no legal impediment, within a period of six weeks and prayed to extend the same benefits to the petitioners herein. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in the light of the order passed by this Court as stated supra, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 refund the eligible amount payable to the petitioners with appropriate interest as provided in the Contract, if there is no other legal impediment in disbursing the same to the petitioners, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.With the above direction, the writ petitions are disposed of. No costs.” 4. In view of the above submission, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to refund the eligible amount payable to petitioner with appropriate interest as provided in the Contract, if there is no other legal impediment in disbursing the same to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks. 5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No Costs. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ANU To 1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) Rep. by its Chairman 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 2. The Chief Engineer / Nces Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 2nd Floor, 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 3. The Director-generation Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. 4. The Director-finance Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) 144 Anna Salai, Chennai 600002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27893 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. ANU WP No. 27893 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis