Citation : 2026 Latest Caselaw 586 Mad
Judgement Date : 20 February, 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED :20.02.2026
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
W.P(MD)No.3165 of 2026
Shree MG Industrial Green City Private Limited,
represented by its Managing Director,
R.Karthikeyan, having office at
No.312/2, Sri Meenakshi Nagar,
Thevanipatti, Sivagangai District – 630 562.
... Petitioner
.Vs.
1.The Superintending Engineer,
Office of the Superintending Engineer,
TANGEDCO,
Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle,
Dindigul.
2.The Assistant Engineer,
Office of the Assistant Engineer,
TANGEDCO, Palani,
Dindigul District.
3.Shri Skandha spinners,
(A Unit of Madras Spinners Limited),
represented by its Director,
S.P.Senthil Nathan
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(R3 is impleaded as per order of this Court made in
W.M.P(MD)No.3065 of 2026 in W.P(MD)No.3165 of 2006, dated
12.2.2026.) ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution
of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing
the respondent to provide electricity supply to the plot developed
by Shree MG Industrial Green Private Limited, comprised in
having Patta Nos.3719, 3721, 4079, 4087 situated at Thalayooth
Village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District by considering the
Petitioner’s online application registration No.
200052901225906,dated 26.12.2025 within the time stipulated by
this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.D.Senthil
For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan
1 and 2 Standing Counsel
For Respondent-3 : Mr.T.Thirumurugan
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to provide electricity service connection to the Writ Petitioner by considering
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2.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the TANGEDCO submitted that the Petitioner’s vendor had dues and therefore, the request of the Petitioner cannot be considered.
3.The learned counsel for the third respondent, who is the vendor of the Writ Petitioner had informed the Court that W.P(MD)No.18752 of 2024 filed for a Writ of Mandamus to accept a sum of Rs.43817.35/- an to restore the electricity connection which was disconnected due to default in payment. This Court, by order, dated 6.8.2024, directed the authorities to restore the electricity service connection on the basis of the above payment. The learned counsel for the third respondent submitted that he order of this Court ha been complied with.
4.The learned counsel for the TANGEDCO acknowledged the same. He further submits that the electricity connection can be given only on fresh application and the question of restoration of old service connection does not arise.
5.In view or the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to provide electricity service connection to the Writ
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6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
20.02.2026
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To
1.The Superintending Engineer, Office of the Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Dindigul Electricity Distribution Circle, Dindigul.
2.The Assistant Engineer, Office of the Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Palani, Dindigul District.
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vsn
ORDER MADE IN
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