1. Mr. M.Arulappan, aged about 76 years, who has lost his daughter A.Anthony Sahaya Rani, due to electrocution has filed the present writ petition representing the interest and welfare of his grand daughter, Minor Judith Rani aged about 5 years. A sum of Rs.15 Lakhs is claimed as compensation from the Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Electricity Board Department, Secretariat Building, Chepuak, Chennai and the Chairman, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Anna Salai, Chennai, respondents 1 and 2, respectively.

2. According to him, his daughter A.Anthony Sahaya Rani was married to one Mr.Arokiyaraj. Due to family dispute, husband of A.Anthony Sahaya Rani deserted the matrimonial home. His whereabouts are not known. Now due to sudden demise of his daughter, his grand daughter minor Judith Rani, has become a orphan. Therefore, in the above circumstances, the petitioner/grandfather, representing the minor grand child has filed the writ petition claiming compensation, as stated supra. According to him, on 18.07.2013, there was heavy rain in the entire locality. About 8.30 pm, when his daughter A.Anthony Sahaya Rani went out for purchasing household articles, she was e