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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 24285
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MURALI PURUSHOTHAMAN, J
THOMAS MATHEW – Appellant
Versus
KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD – Respondent
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 11111 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.R.RAGHUNANDANAN
For the Respondents: SRI.ARUN KUMAR SC.
The court confirmed the administrative shifting of encroaching structures and clarified compensation claims to appropriate forums.
Headnote:The judgment addresses a writ petition seeking administrative sanction for the shifting of a transformer occupying the petitioner's property. The court notes that the respondents are taking steps to comply and will complete the process in two months. The petitioner may seek compensation through appropriate forums.
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| 1. administrative sanction granted. (Para 1) |
| 2. petition disposed; next steps for compensation. (Para 2) |
J U D G M E N T
By Ext.P8 proceedings, an administrative sanction has been granted by the 1st respondent for shifting of Vandippetta Transformer and DP Structure in favour of the petitioner. The petitioner has filed this writ petition for the following reliefs:
“(i) To issue a writ of mandamus or such other writ, order or direction directing the respondents to shift the transformer and D.P. structure, as per Exhibit P8 immediately from the property of the petitioner (unlawfully encroached and illegally not obtained the consent of the petitioner) in the interest of justice.
(ii) As per the commission report 8.9 sq.feet of space is used and occupied by the respondents may be treated as ground rent for 26 years, compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- may be ordered.”
2. When the writ petition came up for consideration today, the learned Standing Counsel for the Board submitted that steps are being taken to shift the transformer pursuant to Ext.P8 and the entire process for shifting will be completed within two months.
Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of recording the submission of the learned Standing Counsel. As regards the payment of compensation sought for, it will be open to the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum for the said relief.
