1. The petitioners have come up with the above writ petition, seeking a Mandamus, to forbear the respondents from erecting any high tension electric towers in their property in Survey No.195/1D and 195.14, Veerasigamani Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, in violation of the provisions of the Indian Electricity Act.

2. I have heard Mr. S. Meenakshisundaram, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. G. Kasinathadurai, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

3. There is no dispute about the fact that the petitioners are the owners of the punja land of an extent of 7 acres and 30 cents with a well and electricity service connection located in Survey No.194 and 195/14, Veerasigamani Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District. They also own another extent of punja land in Survey No.195/14.

4. According to the petitioners, they have planted 200 cashewnut trees, 68 palmirah trees and 600 gooseberry trees. The petitioners claim to have obtained a loan from the Indian Bank and they have also decided to float a Trust for establishing a school for poor children.

5. The grievance of the petitioners is that the respondents decided to establish a Storag