WP No. 28269 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 28269 of 2026 R.Pakkiri ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO, Sannadhi Street, Thiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore -607 002 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent to provide electricity service connection to petitioner for Sivasakthi Vinayagar Temple Situate in 1050 sq. ft. in T.S. Nos 30/- and 31/2 in ward NO.5, Block NO.2, Vadakku Veli, Thiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Baskar For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Venkataseshaiya Standing Counsel ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondent to provide electricity service connection to petitioner for Sivasakthi Vinayagar Temple measuring an extent of 1050 sq. ft., comprised in T.S. Nos. 30/- and 31/2 in ward No.5, Block No.2, situated at Vadakku Veli, Thiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28269 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Learned State Counsel for respondent would submit that petitioner’s representation dated 10.03.2026 is kept pending only in view of the fact that there is deficiency in payment of fees, once the deficit fees is paid, petitioner’s request would be considered and appropriate action would be taken in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner. 3. In view thereof, there shall be a direction to respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dated 10.03.2026 on its own merits and provide electricity connection, in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, any other interested party, within a period of two weeks from the date of payment of deficit fee by petitioner. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case. 4. Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28269 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To The Assistant Engineer TANGEDCO, Sannadhi Street, Thiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore -607 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 28269 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.28269 of 2026 22-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis