RAJAMANI Vs The Chief Engineer (Distribution)

Rajamani vs The Chief Engineer (Distribution)

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Mar 30, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1433765
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani
Decided On: Mar 30, 2026
Case Number: WP/11811/2026

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Rajamani

Respondent

The Chief Engineer (Distribution)

Excerpt

.....of 5prayer: writ petition filed under article 226 of constitution of india for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 06.03.2026 and to further direct them to compensate the actual loss suffered by petitioner. for petitioner(s): mr.k.hemanathanorderthis writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. since no adverse orders are passed as against the respondents, notice to the respondents are dispensed with.2. according to the petitioner, he is the senior citizen andpermanent resident of konnur village of villupuram taluk and district. the petitioner owns an extent of 0.70.00 ares of punja land in survey nos.244b/2a, in survey nos.244b/2c and 244/4a. since there is no irrigation facility to the land and cultivation of essential crops was not possible, the petitioner planted causuarina trees saplings. the respondent had erected the low tension line passing through the petitioner property and the service lines were not properly maintained page2 of 5 and without any prior intimation, the respondents officials had entered into the petitioner’s property and cut down the petitioner’s casuarina trees around 1875 saplings in the month of july 2024 and furthermore, 675 trees on 09.03.2026. therefore, the petitioner sent the representation to the respondents on 06.03.2026 to provide proper maintenance to the low tension electricity lines and for compensation for unauthorised cutting of trees. since the same was not considered, the petitioner has come up with the present petition.3. in view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner, withoutgoing into the merits of the case, this court hereby directs the 5 th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. with the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of......

Full Judgment

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 11811 of 2026 & W.M.P.No.12886 of 2026 Rajamani S/o Ramasamy, No 4/198 Agrahara Street, Konnur Village, Villupuram 605 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Chief Engineer (Distribution) Villupuram Region,
2. The Superintendent Engineer (VEDC)
3. The Executive Engineer (Distribution)
4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Rural Villupuram) no. 401, 1, ADL complex, Trichy Main Raod, Vazhuthareddy, villupuram 65 602
5. The Assistant Engineer (O and M) No 1, 91, 3rd Street, KVR Nagar, Kanai, Villupuram 605 301 ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 5
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 06.03.2026 and to further direct them to compensate the actual loss suffered by petitioner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Hemanathan

ORDER

This Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse orders are passed as against the respondents, notice to the respondents are dispensed with.

2. According to the petitioner, he is the senior citizen and

permanent resident of Konnur Village of Villupuram Taluk and District. The petitioner owns an extent of 0.70.00 Ares of Punja land in Survey Nos.244B/2A, in Survey Nos.244B/2C and 244/4A. Since there is no irrigation facility to the land and cultivation of essential crops was not possible, the petitioner planted causuarina trees saplings. The respondent had erected the low tension line passing through the petitioner property and the service lines were not properly maintained Page2 of 5 and without any prior intimation, the respondents officials had entered into the petitioner’s property and cut down the petitioner’s casuarina trees around 1875 saplings in the month of July 2024 and furthermore, 675 trees on 09.03.2026. Therefore, the petitioner sent the representation to the respondents on 06.03.2026 to provide proper maintenance to the Low Tension Electricity lines and for compensation for unauthorised cutting of trees. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner has come up with the present petition.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner, without

going into the merits of the case, this Court hereby directs the 5 th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order

Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssd Page3 of 5 To

1. The Chief Engineer (Distribution) Villupuram Region,

2. The Superintendent Engineer (VEDC)

3. The Executive Engineer (Distribution)

4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Rural Villupuram) 401 1 ADL complex, Trichy Main Raod, Vazhuthareddy, villupuram 65 602

5. The Assistant Engineer (O and M) No 1 91, 3rd Street, KVR Nagar, Kanai, Villupuram 605 301 Page4 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssd 30-03-2026 Page5 of 5

Same Court & Year Chennai · 2026 Same Parties Rajamani vs The Chief Engineer (Distribution) Same Judge Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani