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ABDUL QUDDHOSE
G. Prabhu – Appellant
Versus
Superintending Engineer/CEDC/WEST, Chennai – Respondent
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 11.05.2022 and consequently provide him electricity service connection in Application No.20009458022256 dated 08.02.2022.)
1. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2022 requesting the respondents to provide electricity service connection in his name based on his application dated 08.02.2022.
3. The petitioner claims that he is serving in Indian Military as Havildhar. According to him, he has constructed a new house in his wife's name, who had purchased the same on 06.07.2020. The property is situated in S.No.280/3, (Ward A) Block No.35, admeasuring 1250 sq.ft. in Plot No.12, Bharath Avenue Annex, Mittanamalli Village, Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
4. According to the petitioner, the building plan for the construction of the house has also been approved. The petitioner has applied for elec
The court's decision was based on the principle that the dispute over property ownership should not prejudice the consideration of the petitioner's application for electricity service connection.
The court emphasized the importance of affording a fair hearing to all parties involved in the dispute over electricity service connection for the property.
The court emphasized the need for a fair hearing and consideration of applications for electricity service connection in accordance with the law, despite the pending ownership dispute.
The claim for Electricity Service Connection did not arise as there was no one residing in the subject property and no activities were going on. The parties were directed to approach the Competent Ci....
The High Court has the authority under Article 226 to direct statutory electricity distribution authorities to process service connection applications within a specified timeframe, ensuring administr....
A property owner is entitled to receive electricity service, and utility providers are authorized to erect necessary infrastructure to facilitate such connection, provided ownership is established an....
Electricity connection, a basic amenity, cannot be denied pending partition suit absent restraint order.
Disconnection of electricity service without notice violates principles of natural justice, necessitating due process in property disputes under Article 226.
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