W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 S.Srinivasan ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco), Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Madurai. 2. The Assistant Engineer (O And M), Tangedco, Thamukkam, Madurai. 3. The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai 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 3rd Respondent to 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 forthwith consider the Petitioners representation dated 27.07.2026 and issue the No Objection Certificate (NOC), and consequently direct the 1st and 2nd Respondents to process the Petitioners application for a new low tension domestic electricity service connection (Application Ref. No. 200050010726286 dated 06.07.2026), by formally receiving the executed Indemnity Bond (Form-6) and the NOC, accepting the statutory charges of Rs.5,575/- and effecting the supply of electricity to the Petitioners residential premises situated at Door No. 14, Tharapuram Mandapam, Vaigai Vadagarai, Madurai North, Madurai District – 625 002. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Kiruthin For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing Counsel For R3 : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff, SGP O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 and issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and consequently directing the first and second respondents to process the petitioner's application for a new Low Tension domestic electricity service connection, bearing Application Reference No. 200050010726286 dated 06.07.2026, by receiving the executed Indemnity Bond 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 (Form-6), the NOC and the statutory charges of Rs.5,575/- and effect electricity supply to the petitioner's residential premises situated at Door No.14, Tharapuram Mandapam, Vaigai Vadagarai, Madurai North, Madurai District – 625 002. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 27.07.2026 before the third respondent seeking issuance of a No Objection Certificate for obtaining a new Low Tension domestic electricity service connection to the petitioner's residential premises. It is submitted that the petitioner has already submitted an application before the first and second respondents, bearing Application Reference No. 200050010726286 dated 06.07.2026 and is ready and willing to comply with all the requirements, including execution of the Indemnity Bond (Form-6) and payment of the statutory charges of Rs.5,575/-. However, the request has not been acted upon so far. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without going into the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, if necessary. 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. 07.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 To 1. The Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco), Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle, Madurai. 2. The Assistant Engineer (O And M), Tangedco, Thamukkam, Madurai. 3. The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.22636 of 2026 DATED : 07.08.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis