Ravi v. The Superintendent Engineer,

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to respondents 1 and 3 to realign the high-tension electricity line proposed for the fifth respondent's textile industry situated at Door No. 4/128A, Ganapathi Sundara Nachiyarpuram, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, so that it does not pass through the residential and agricultural areas of Ganapathi Sundara Nachiyarpuram Village, by considering the petitioner's objection dated 13.11.2025.

¶2The main grievance of the petitioner is that the high-tension electricity lines passing over, and in close proximity to, residential areas give rise to serious concerns relating to safety, health, and the use and enjoyment of property. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated

13.11.2025 to respondents 1 and 3. Since no action has been taken on the said representation, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the fifth respondent submitted that the service connection has already been provided and that only an additional electrical load is now being sought. The proposal has, however, been objected to by the villagers.

¶4Be that as it may, any objection regarding the laying of high-tension electricity lines falls within the jurisdiction of the competent authority under the Telegraph Act, namely, the District Collector. In view of the same, it is open to the petitioner to raise his objections before the District Collector, who is the authority empowered under the Telegraph Act to consider and decide such issues.

¶5Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [N.S.K.,J.] [M.J.R.,J.]

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1.The Superintendent Engineer, Office of the Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Krishnapuram, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

4.The State of Tamilnadu Rep by the Inspector of Police, Sethur Police Station, Virudhunagar District. W.P(MD)No.14282eofe2026 oN.SATHISHoKUMARoo,oJo. and oM.JOTHIRAMANoo,oJo. am ORDERoMADEoIN W.P(MD)No.14282oofo2026 DATEDo:o08.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN and W.M.P(MD)No.10699 of 2026 Ravi ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Superintendent Engineer, Office of the Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, Krishnapuram, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 4.The State of Tamilnadu Rep by the Inspector of Police, Sethur Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 5.N.Sivaraman ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 3rd respondents to realign the high tension cable line to the 5th respondents property (Textile Industry) in No. 4/128A, Ganapathi Sundara Nachiyarpuram, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District without passing through the residential and agricultural area of the village namely Ganapathi Sundara Nachiyarpuram by considering the objection of the petitioner dated 13.11.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabhakaran For RR 2 & 4 : Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R5 : Mr.S.Malaikani