1. The petitioners have sought for a Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide electricity connection to them, based on Indemnity Bond.

2. It is the case of the petitioners that they are residing in Government poromboke lands, for the past 2 centuries and about 180 members are engaged in Laundary work. They have put up huts in the working place. Their children are studying in Schools and Colleges, but they do not have electricity connection. When they have made applications to the respondents, to provide electricity supply, the Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, has directed them to obtain "No Objection Certificates" from the District Collector, Tiruvannamalai, the 1st respondent herein. Therefore, they made a representation, dated 11.08.2010 to the 1st respondent, for grant of No Objection Certificate. Another representation, dated 31.05.2011, was also made to the Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Tiruvannamalai, 2nd respondent herein, to provide electricity. But the 2nd respondent has rejected the said request on 07.06.2011, citing irrelevant reasons.

3. On the above pleadings, Mr.Pari, learned counsel for the petitioners su