Electricity Board v. Mani Spinning Mills
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W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 13.09.2024CORAM :THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANIW.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M/s.KRG Textile Mills Private Limited Unit 2,HTSC No.039094390543,6/20/A, Rangasamuthirampanikkampatty Post,Palladam, Tirupur, Repd. By itsAuthorized Signatory P.Vadivel... Petitioner in W.P.No.27308 of 2024M/s.Sri R.P.Mills India Pvt Ltd.,SF No.140/1A2, Sammankadu,Elanthakuttai Post, Veppadai,Komarapalayam Taluk,Namakkal – 638 111,repd. its Authorized Signatory P.S. Eswaran... Petitioner in W.P.No.27310 of 2024Sri Subam Textiles Spinning Division,RSF No.83/2, 3 & 85/3, 4,Polavapalayam Village, Nambiyur,Gobichettipalayam,repd. its Authorized Signatory P.S. Eswaran... Petitioner in W.P.No.27314 of 2024Arthanari Loom Centre (Textile) Pvt Ltd., Unit VI,Survey No.7/2, 7/3B, Attur Main Road,Udayapatti Post,Salem – 636 015, Repd. by itsAuthorized Signatory Sakthivel Kesavan... Petitioner in W.P.No.27319 of 2024Page No.1 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M/s.CS WEAVERSS,14/4, 6, 7, Eri Karupurayan Kovil,Kuttaalayam Road, Kampuliyam Patti Village,Near Sipcot, Perundhurai, Erode,repd. its Authorized Signatory Sathiskumar S.K.... Petitioner in W.P.No.27321 of 2024M/s.Aadithya Textiles,S.F. No.102/3, Old No.102, Mettupatty,Thathanoor Village, Near Petrol Bank,Salem Repd. by itsAuthorized Signatory Sakthivel Kesavan... Petitioner in W.P.No.27324 of 2024vs.1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. ... 1st Respondent in all WPs2.The Superintending Engineer, Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Palladam.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27308 of 20243.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Namakkal.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27310 of 20244.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Page No.2 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024 Corporation Limited, Gobi.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27314 of 20245.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.... 2nd respondent in W.P.Nos.27319 & 27324 of 20246.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle, Erode.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27321 of 2024Prayer in W.P.No.27308 of 2024 : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.75,72,800/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27310 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.59,01,714/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27314 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Page No.3 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Additional Security Deposit of Rs.65,21,443/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27319 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.1,19,34,426/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27321 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.57,58,311/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27324 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.17,14,048/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.For Petitioner(in all W.Ps):Mr.R.S.PandiyarajFor Respondents(in W.P.No.27308 of 2024):Mr.L.Jai VenkateshStanding CounselFor Respondents(in W.P.No.27310 of 2024):Mr.S.KalaiselvanStanding CounselFor Respondents(in W.P.Nos.27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024):Mr.I.Syed SibghatullaStanding Counsel*****Page No.4 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024COMMON ORDERSince the issue involved in these writ petitions is one and the same, with the consent of the learned counsel appearing for both sides, these writ petitions were heard together and disposed of by this common order at the stage of admission itself.2. Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.No.27308 of 2024, Mr.S.Kalaiselvan, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.No.27310 of 2024 and Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.Nos.27314, 27319, 27321 and 27324 of 2024.3. The learned counsel for the petitioners has brought to the notice of the Court, an earlier order passed by this Court in W.P.No.11500 of 2017, in which, the learned Single Judge has followed the decision of the Division Bench of this Court in Tamil Nadu Page No.5 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Electricity Board Vs. Mani Spinning Mills (P) Limited reported in [CDJ 2012 MHC 4380] - (W.A.(MD) Nos.407 to 412 of 2012 dated 02.08.2012). Since the issue involved in these cases is identical to the one involved in the aforesaid case, this Court is inclined to grant similar relief to the petitioners herein.4. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of and the petitioners are directed to pay the respective Additional Security Deposit to the second respondent in respective writ petitions in six equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges, commencing from 1st October, 2024 and shall pay the installments on or before 10th of every succeeding English Calendar month, failing which, it is open to the respondents in respective writ petitions to initiate appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law. No costs.13.09.2024Index : Yes/NoSpeaking order / Non-speaking orderNeutral Citation Case : Yes/NospPage No.6 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Note: Issue order copy on 19.09.2024.To1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.2.The Superintending Engineer, Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Palladam.3.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Namakkal.4.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Gobi.5.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.6.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle,Page No.7 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024 Erode.Page No.8 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M.DHANDAPANI, J.spW.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 202413.09.2024Page No.9 of 9
W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED : 13.09.2024CORAM :THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANIW.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M/s.KRG Textile Mills Private Limited Unit 2,HTSC No.039094390543,6/20/A, Rangasamuthirampanikkampatty Post,Palladam, Tirupur, Repd. By itsAuthorized Signatory P.Vadivel... Petitioner in W.P.No.27308 of 2024M/s.Sri R.P.Mills India Pvt Ltd.,SF No.140/1A2, Sammankadu,Elanthakuttai Post, Veppadai,Komarapalayam Taluk,Namakkal – 638 111,repd. its Authorized Signatory P.S. Eswaran... Petitioner in W.P.No.27310 of 2024Sri Subam Textiles Spinning Division,RSF No.83/2, 3 & 85/3, 4,Polavapalayam Village, Nambiyur,Gobichettipalayam,repd. its Authorized Signatory P.S. Eswaran... Petitioner in W.P.No.27314 of 2024Arthanari Loom Centre (Textile) Pvt Ltd., Unit VI,Survey No.7/2, 7/3B, Attur Main Road,Udayapatti Post,Salem – 636 015, Repd. by itsAuthorized Signatory Sakthivel Kesavan... Petitioner in W.P.No.27319 of 2024Page No.1 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M/s.CS WEAVERSS,14/4, 6, 7, Eri Karupurayan Kovil,Kuttaalayam Road, Kampuliyam Patti Village,Near Sipcot, Perundhurai, Erode,repd. its Authorized Signatory Sathiskumar S.K.... Petitioner in W.P.No.27321 of 2024M/s.Aadithya Textiles,S.F. No.102/3, Old No.102, Mettupatty,Thathanoor Village, Near Petrol Bank,Salem Repd. by itsAuthorized Signatory Sakthivel Kesavan... Petitioner in W.P.No.27324 of 2024vs.1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. ... 1st Respondent in all WPs2.The Superintending Engineer, Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Palladam.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27308 of 20243.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Namakkal.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27310 of 20244.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Page No.2 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024 Corporation Limited, Gobi.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27314 of 20245.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.... 2nd respondent in W.P.Nos.27319 & 27324 of 20246.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle, Erode.... 2nd respondent in W.P.No.27321 of 2024Prayer in W.P.No.27308 of 2024 : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.75,72,800/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27310 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.59,01,714/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27314 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Page No.3 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Additional Security Deposit of Rs.65,21,443/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27319 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.1,19,34,426/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27321 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.57,58,311/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.Prayer in W.P.No.27324 of 2024: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to permit the petitioner to pay the Additional Security Deposit of Rs.17,14,048/- alone in 7 equal monthly instalments, along with the regular current consumption charges.For Petitioner(in all W.Ps):Mr.R.S.PandiyarajFor Respondents(in W.P.No.27308 of 2024):Mr.L.Jai VenkateshStanding CounselFor Respondents(in W.P.No.27310 of 2024):Mr.S.KalaiselvanStanding CounselFor Respondents(in W.P.Nos.27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024):Mr.I.Syed SibghatullaStanding Counsel*****Page No.4 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024COMMON ORDERSince the issue involved in these writ petitions is one and the same, with the consent of the learned counsel appearing for both sides, these writ petitions were heard together and disposed of by this common order at the stage of admission itself.2. Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.No.27308 of 2024, Mr.S.Kalaiselvan, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.No.27310 of 2024 and Mr.I.Syed Sibghatulla, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents in W.P.Nos.27314, 27319, 27321 and 27324 of 2024.3. The learned counsel for the petitioners has brought to the notice of the Court, an earlier order passed by this Court in W.P.No.11500 of 2017, in which, the learned Single Judge has followed the decision of the Division Bench of this Court in Tamil Nadu Page No.5 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Electricity Board Vs. Mani Spinning Mills (P) Limited reported in [CDJ 2012 MHC 4380] - (W.A.(MD) Nos.407 to 412 of 2012 dated 02.08.2012). Since the issue involved in these cases is identical to the one involved in the aforesaid case, this Court is inclined to grant similar relief to the petitioners herein.4. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of and the petitioners are directed to pay the respective Additional Security Deposit to the second respondent in respective writ petitions in six equal monthly instalments along with the regular current consumption charges, commencing from 1st October, 2024 and shall pay the installments on or before 10th of every succeeding English Calendar month, failing which, it is open to the respondents in respective writ petitions to initiate appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law. No costs.13.09.2024Index : Yes/NoSpeaking order / Non-speaking orderNeutral Citation Case : Yes/NospPage No.6 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024Note: Issue order copy on 19.09.2024.To1.The Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002.2.The Superintending Engineer, Palladam Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Palladam.3.The Superintending Engineer, Namakkal Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Namakkal.4.The Superintending Engineer, Gobi Electricity Distribution Circle, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Gobi.5.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Salem Electricity Distribution Circle, Salem.6.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Erode Electricity Distribution Circle,Page No.7 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024 Erode.Page No.8 of 9 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 2024M.DHANDAPANI, J.spW.P.Nos.27308, 27310, 27314, 27319, 27321 & 27324 of 202413.09.2024Page No.9 of 9