Madras High Court
WP/40854/2026 of A.Baskar Pagalanadane Vs Tamil Nadu Power distribution Corporation Limited on 12 October 2026
WP No. 40854 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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CNR: {HCMA012345742026}
A.Baskar Pagalanadane
Owner and Resident of Ground Floor Flat, 107/1 , 7th street, A.E. Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai 40
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)
Rep. by its Chairman / Managing Director Chennai - 600 002.
2. The Superintending Engineer
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division West, Chennai - 600 040.
3. The Executive Engineer (O and M)
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division , Chennai - 600 040.
4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (O and M)
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division, Chennai - 600 040.
5. Rajesh
No.107/1 First and Second Floor,
A.E. Block, 7th Street, 10th Main Road,
Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040.
..Respondents
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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1, 2 , 3 and 4 to consider the representation dated 18.07.2026 and consequentially directing the respondents 1, 2, 3 and 4 to conduct enquiry and take action against the 5th respondent for taking illegal and unlawful EB Connection from the common point and pass orders.
For Petitioner:
Mr.S.P.Mano Bharth
For Respondents:
Ms.G.S.Janani
Standing Counsel for R1 to R4
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.07.2026 and to direct the respondents to conduct enquiry and take action against the 5th respondent for taking illegal and unlawful electricity connection from the common point.
2. The petitioner is in occupation of the petition mentioned property. The petitioner would state that the subject property is a residential property comprising ground floor, first floor, and a terrace. Each floor consists of two flats. The petitioner is the owner of one flat in the ground floor and the remaining flats are owned by the fifth respondent herein. The allegation of the petitioner is that the fifth respondent without obtaining any prior approval from the authorities nor obtaining any consent regarding alteration of the building
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from the petitioner, have constructed a room on the terrace and had drawn the electricity connection for the newly constructed room from the common utility connection, by violating the Rules. He would also allege that the fifth respondent is utilizing the residential apartment for commercial purpose, and thereby causing hindrance to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 08.07.2026 to inspect the premises, conduct an enquiry and remove the unauthorised electricity connection taken by the fifth respondent. Since no action was taken by the respondents to date, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. Heard the learned counsels on either side and also perused the materials placed on record.
4. Taking into account the facts and circumstances of the case, a mandamus is issued to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.07.2026 and pass orders by following the due process of law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to both the fifth respondent as well as the petitioner. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DS
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To:
1. The Chairman / Managing Director Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) Chennai - 600 002.
2. The Superintending Engineer Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division West, Chennai - 600 040.
3. The Executive Engineer (O and M) Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division , Chennai - 600 040.
4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (O and M) Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), Anna Nagar Division, Chennai - 600 040.
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P.T.ASHA, J. DS WP No. 40854 of 2026 12-10-2026
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