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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
Eswari – Appellant
Versus
State Of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
ORDER :
These four Writ Petitions are connected and as such are disposed of by this common order.
A. The Writ Petitions:
2. W.P. Nos. 2673 and 4084 of 2025 challenge the orders of the District Collector, Tiruppur District, dated 31.12.2024, which granted permission to M/s T.P. Vardhaman Surya Limited (hereafter referred to as 'TPVSL’) to enter the survey fields mentioned therein and erect transmission towers, in accordance with Section 16 (1) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 . This permission is conditional upon their payment of compensation for damages and adherence to the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, regarding the distance to be maintained from homes, wells, etc. They are also required to ascertain joint ownership in the case of joint patta, disburse compensation accordingly, and follow the necessary rules and directives outlined in the Government Orders related to this matter, making compensation payments promptly before commencing the erection of towers.
2.1. W.P.No.3202 of 2025 is filed to challenge the publications made by the 4 respondent in the Writ Petition, namely, Tata Power Renewable Energy th Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘TPREL’) dated 10.06.2024, as well as the
The court emphasized adherence to procedural requirements for public notifications in infrastructure projects, balancing private property rights with statutory powers under the Indian Telegraph and E....
The court affirmed the legality of the procedures for erecting transmission towers and highlighted public interest in electricity provision over private landowner objections.
The court upheld the validity of the District Magistrate's order permitting the laying of a transmission line, affirming that adequate notice and opportunity were provided to affected farmers, thus a....
The court upheld the authority of the licensee to lay transmission lines under public interest, dismissing the petitioner's objections as untimely and unfounded.
The authority under the Indian Telegraph Act has the right to lay transmission lines on private property, prioritizing public interest and following due process, including compensation for any damage....
When the element of expertise is involved and the same is undertaken by the statutory body as per law, the power of judicial review will have to be entertained with extreme caution. Judicial Review -....
District Collector is not empowered to consider the aspect of alteration of any route or alignment except to remove difficulties faced by the licensee. As a result of this, even the request of altern....
The Electricity Act and Indian Telegraph Act authorize the placement of transmission lines without prior notice, as long as procedural fairness is upheld regarding objections and compensation.
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