The shifting of High Tension power lines is subject to the statutory procedure requiring the consumer to submit an online application and pay the requisite charges as prescribed under the Electricity Act, 2003 and GTCS.

ORDER:

Heard Ms. M.Shamantha, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. A.Chandra Shaker, learned Standing Counsel for TGNPDCL appearing for respondent Nos.1 to 6.

2. The writ petition is filed by the petitioner seeking the following relief:

“…..to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus to declare the inaction of the Respondent Nos.1 to 7 in considering the Representation, dated 07.02.2026 of the writ petitioner, pertains to the request for remove the High Tension Power Line passing over the nine houses in a lower height near H.No.2-116 of Lakkora Village, Velpur Mandal, Nizamabad District, which causing dangerous situation to the inhabitants as illegal, arbitrary, against the principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 311 of Constitution of India and Consequentially by direct the Respondent Nos.1 to 7 to consider representation and take expeditious action by removing the 11 KV Town Feeder High Tension Power Line, put it distance to the houses and be pleased to pass…..”

3. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioner is a resident of Lakkora Village, Velpur Mandal, Nizamabad District. A 11 KV Town Feeder High Tension Power Line is passing over nine houses including the petitioner’s house bearing H.No.2-116, at a lower height, which is dangerous and the residents are unable to construct first floors to their houses. In this regard, the petitioner made a representation dated 07.02.2026 to official respondents, however, there has been no proper response from the official respondents.

Hence, the writ petition.

4. The official respondents have filed a counter stating that as per Section 67(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Clause 3.4 of GTCS, the petitioner’s request for shifting the High Tension Line can be considered only when the consumer applies an online application with statutory requirements and pays the requisite charges.

5. It is admitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that online application is not submitted but the petitioner has approached the local Electricity Department Officials and made an oral request and the said oral request and the written representation were not acted upon.

6. In view of the foregoing, the petitioner is directed to submit an online application as per Section 67(2) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Clause 3.4 of GTCS, seeking shifting of existing High Tension Line by paying requisite charges. Upon such submission, respondent Nos.2 to 6 shall consider the same as per relevant provisions of the Act and the GTCS.

7. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this petition, shall stand closed.