Madras High Court
WP/40468/2026 of DR Multi-Speciality Hospital Vs The Chairman on 9 October 2026
WP No. 40468 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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DR Multi-Speciality Hospital
Rep. by Managing Director and Chairman,
DR. M.Dilip Chandar,
Plot No.85, VGN Nagar,
Iyyappanthangal,
Chennai-600 056.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Chairman
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Corporation Limited,
(TANGEDCO),
No.144, Anna Salai,
Chennai-600 002.
2. The Superintending Engineer
TANGEDCO,
No.144, Anna Salai,
Chennai-600 002.
3. The Assistant Engineer
(TANGEDCO),
No.110/11, KV SRMC Substation Complex,
Chettiyar Agaram Road,
Porur,
Chennai-600 116.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct immediate technical inspection, identify the cause of sudden surge in electricity supply and sudden shut down of electricity at the hospital and take necessary technical corrective measure for the supply of stable electricity to the DR Multi- Speciality Hospital, situated at Plot No.85, VGN Nagar, Iyyappanthangal,
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Chennai-600 056 and to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.50,00,000/- for the loss suffered by the petitioner due to damages caused to the lifesaving medical equipments, inconvenience, hardship and mental agony by considering the petitioners representation dated 20.08.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Jayaprakash
For Respondent(s):
M/s/G.S.Janani Standing Counsel TANGEDCO, for Respondents
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the respondents to conduct immediate technical inspection, identify the cause of sudden surge in electricity supply and sudden shut down of electricity at the hospital and take necessary technical corrective measure for the supply of stable electricity to the DR Multi-Speciality Hospital, situated at Plot No.85, VGN Nagar, Iyyappanthangal, Chennai-600 056 and to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.50,00,000/- for the loss suffered by the petitioner due to damages caused to the lifesaving medical equipments, inconvenience, hardship and mental agony by considering the petitioners representation dated 20.08.2026.”
2. The Petitioner would submit that he is a Doctor and the Chairman and Managing Director of a multi-speciality hospital providing essential medical services to the general public.
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3. The Petitioner would submit that the 3rd Respondent is supplying electricity to the hospital through Service Connection No. 092740064125. However, the electricity supply to the hospital has been erratic and unstable, with frequent voltage fluctuations and sudden surges, resulting in damage to electrical and medical equipment. On 10.09.2024, at about 6.00 p.m., such a sudden voltage surge caused damage to several electrical and medical equipment, particularly those installed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and operation theatre.
4. The Petitioner would further submit that, despite bringing the incident to the notice of the 3rd Respondent, similar incidents recurred on 08.05.2025 and 05.06.2026, resulting in damages amounting to approximately Rs.22,00,000/- and Rs.17,00,000/-, respectively, towards repairs and restoration. The Petitioner would submit that the said incidents were also brought to the notice of the 3rd Respondent.
5. The Petitioner would submit that, on 19.08.2026, at about 6.00 p.m., another sudden voltage surge followed by a power shutdown occurred, causing further damage to medical equipment worth approximately Rs.12,00,000/-. Aggrieved by the repeated incidents and the failure of the authorities to take effective corrective measures, the Petitioner submitted a representation dated 20.08.2026 to the 1st Respondent, seeking appropriate directions to prevent
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further voltage fluctuations and power disruptions and claiming compensation of Rs.50,00,000/-. However, no effective action has been taken by the Respondents to date. Hence, the present Writ Petition seeking the reliefs stated supra.
6. Heard the learned counsel on either side.
7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation 20.08.2026, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondents who are supplying electricity after collecting charges are required to maintain uninterrupted and proper power supply. Therefore, the grievance of the petitioner should be addressed at the earliest.
8. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR
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P.T.ASHA J. SHR To
1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.
2. The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.
3. The Assistant Engineer (TANGEDCO), No.110/11, KV SRMC Substation Complex, Chettiyar Agaram Road, Porur, Chennai-600 116. WP No. 40468 of 2026 09-10-2026
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