Madras High Court
WP/37176/2026 of S.Natarajan Vs THE SUPERINTEND OF ENGINEER on 13 October 2026
WP No. 37176 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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S.Natarajan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Superintend of Engineer
TANGEDCO,
Kallakurichi District
2. The Assistant Executive Engineer O and M
TANGEDCO,
AD Executive Engineer office,
M.S. Thakka, Ulundurpettai Taluk,
Kallakurichi District
3. The Junior Engineer (Senior Grade) O and M
TANGEDCO,
Asanur Village,
Ulundurpettai Taluk,
Kallakurichi District
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to dispose the petitioner’s online application bearing application no. 200025790526310 dated 23.05.2026 and subsequently to dismantle / shift the electric pole situated in the petitioner’s agricultural land comprised in Survey Nos. 26/9A2 and 26/9B1
Patta No.71, R.R.Kuppam village, Ulundurpettai taluk, Kallakurichi District.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr. G.Ranganathan
For Respondent(s):
Mr. Madhusudanan
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to dispose the petitioner’s online application bearing application no. 200025790526310 dated 23.05.2026 and subsequently to dismantle / shift the electric pole situated in the petitioner’s agricultural land comprised in Survey Nos. 26/9A2 and 26/9B1 Patta No.71, R.R.Kuppam village, Ulundurpettai taluk, Kallakurichi District.”
2. The petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property. The case of the petitioner is that the respondents have installed an electric pole across his agricultural field for the purpose of providing electricity service connection to the public. The said electric pole is standing in his land without any use to the public. The petitioner would submit that due to the existence f the said electric pole, the petitioner could not properly cultivate his land. Therefore, the petitioner made an online application dated 23.05.2026, to take appropriate steps in this regard. Since there is no response the petitioner is before this Court.
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3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner’s online application dated 23.05.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to respondents to consider the petitioner’s application and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
WP No. 37176 of 2026
To
1. The Superintend of Engineer TANGEDCO, Kallakurichi District
2. The Assistant Executive Engineer O and M TANGEDCO, AD Executive Engineer office, M.S. Thakka, Ulundurpettai Taluk, Kallakurichi District
3. The Junior Engineer (Senior Grade) O and M TANGEDCO, Asanur Village, Ulundurpettai Taluk, Kallakurichi District
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 37176 of 2026 13-10-2026