M/s. Veeyes Renewable Energy (India) Private LtdRegd. Office 7/38-5 and 6 v. Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL)Rep By Its Chairman144
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 44. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the original documents will be submitted before the respondents. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4/6WP No. 25789 of 20255.In view of the above, it is seen that the petitioner is entitled for the refund of the security deposit. Hence, there…
Judgment
1/6WP No. 25789 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 30-07-2025CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESHWP No. 25789 of 2025M/s. Veeyes Renewable Energy (India) Private LtdRegd. Office 7/38-5 and 6, First Floor, Athipalayam Road, Chinnavedampatti, Ganapthy (PO), Coimbatore-641 006 Rep By Its Authorised Signatory S.SatheeshkumarPetitioner(s)Vs1. Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL)Rep By Its Chairman144, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 0022.The Chief Engineer /NCESTamilnadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd, (TNGECL),2nd Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-6000023.The Director GenerationTamilnadu Power Distribution, Corporation Ltd(TNPDCL),144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/6WP No. 25789 of 2025PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to refund the Rs.20,00,000/-payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioners solar power Plat HTSC No.069514420116.For Petitioner(s):Mr.R.S. PandiyarajFor Respondent(s):Mr.D.R.Arun KumarStanding CounselORDERThis writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to refund a sum of Rs.20 Lakhs payable to the petitioner towards refundable security deposit in the account of the petitioner's solar power Plant HTSC No.069514420116.
Status report has been filed by the 2nd respondent. The relevant portions are extracted hereunder:2. I submit that the petitioner has availed connectivity under a 50 MW pooling station commissioned by the Developer, Swelect Energy Systems Private Limited. The petitioner was issued a https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3/6WP No. 25789 of 2025"Noted for Record" letter dated 14.08.2024 for establishing a 2 MW Solar PV Power Plant with connectivity to the 110/33 KV Mondipatty 10(1) Substation, erected by the said Developer.
I further submit that the petitioner successfully commissioned the 2 MW Solar PV Power Plant on 27.01.2025, which is within 12 months from the date of issuance of the "Noted for Record" letter. Therefore, the petitioner is eligible for the refund of the security deposit of Rs. 20,00,000/-(Rupees Twenty Lakhs only). The same will be refunded to the petitioner within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of submission of original bills to the office of the Chief Engineer, NCES, TNGECL, Chennai. 3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent Corporation submitted that the petitioner has to submit the original 'Noted for Record' letter and the Commissioning Certificate in order to enable the respondents to act upon the request made by the petitioner.
Operative part
The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the original documents will be submitted before the respondents. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4/6WP No. 25789 of 20255.In view of the above, it is seen that the petitioner is entitled for the refund of the security deposit. Hence, there shall be a direction to the 2nd respondent to refund the security deposit to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. It is made clear that if the amount is not refunded within a period of six weeks, the same shall be liable to be refunded with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date it became payable till the date of actual payment. 4. This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. 30-07-2025(1/2)Index: Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderInternet: YesNeutral Citation: Yes/Nossr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5/6WP No. 25789 of 2025To1.The ChairmanTamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL)144, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 0022.The Chief Engineer /NCESTamilnadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd, (TNGECL),2nd Floor, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai-6000023.The Director GenerationTamilnadu Power Distribution, Corporation Ltd(TNPDCL),144, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 6/6WP No. 25789 of 2025N.ANAND VENKATESH J.ssrWP No. 25789 of 2025 30-07-2025(1/2)
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The Court recorded the following disposition: This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions
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Constitution of India — art. 226.
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