M/S. Sri Govindaraja Mills Private Limited v. Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco)

O R D E R The Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction to the respondents to permit the petitioner to pay additional security deposit of Rs.24,76,876/- (Rupees Twenty Four Lakhs Seventy Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Six only) in 10 equal installments.

¶2In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it had been stated that owing to demand recession in marketing the products, the usage of electricity had come down drastically. It is also stated that even the petitioner was also affected owing to various conditions consequent to the Covid-19 pandemic.

¶3In view of all these facts, a request is placed before this Court that the additional security deposit demanded by the respondents may be permitted to be paid in equal monthly installments.

¶4Heard Mr.N.Sudalaimuthu, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

¶5There had been earlier directions issued by Courts permitting such request, and accordingly, the petitioner is permitted to pay the additional security deposit in 6 equal monthly installments to the second respondent. The first monthly installment should be paid on or before 03.07.2023. The remaining five instalments should be paid within the next five succeeding months.

¶6Granting such permission, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle, Virudhunagar.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. RM (2/2)

12.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.06.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN M/s. Sri Govindaraja Mills Private Limited, Plant 10, Rep. by Authorised Signatory Electrical Engineer S.Sankar Ganesh, HT SC No.079094620226, Melakandamangalam, Tiruchuli Road, Tamilpadi Post, Aruppukottai - 626 129. ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO, Virudhunagar Electricity Distribution Circle, Virudhunagar ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Current Consumption Deposit of Rs.24,76,876.00 alone in 10 equal monthly installments along with the regular current consumption charges. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sudalaimuthu For Respondents : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, Standing Counsel