JUDGMENT

The petitioners challenge Ext.P18 order passed by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) dated 19.09.2025 pursuant to the directions issued by this Court in W.P.(C) No.17841 of 2025 dated 27.05.2025.

2. Respondents 3 and 4 proposed a 110 kV Substation at Vengara-Kilinakkode, along with an 8km long 110 kV Double Circuit line from Mayiladi to the Substation, to meet the urgent developmental requirements of Vengara and nearby areas and also to ensure quality power supply in Malappuram District. The route passes through the Melmuri, Pookkottoor, Panakkad, Oorakam, and Kannamangalam villages of Eranad and Tirurangadi Taluk.

3. The petitioners had initially challenged the order passed by the Additional District Magistrate approving the alignment proposed by the KSEB, by filing W.P.(C) No.17841 of 2025. The main contention urged therein was that the Additional District Magistrate did not inspect the property, though there were varying reports submitted by the Village Officer concerned. The petitioners also relied on a report of the Deputy Chief Engineer of the Electricity Board, which conceded that there was an alternate route, but the same was found to be impractical and econom