Full Judgment
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 17.03.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
V.Sekar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Executive Engineer,(EE) Ramanathapuram, 2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Kamuthi 3.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Muthukulathur, Ramanathapuram District. ...Respondents Writ Petitions are filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to considering the petitioner's representation and remove the electric post from the petitioner's house basis of the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2026 within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner :Mr.M.Muniasamy For Respondents :Mr.S.Deenathayalan, Standing Counsel
ORDER
This writ petition is filed for a mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and to remove the electric post from the petitioner's house based on the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2026.
2.Upon perusal of the representation and hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and considering the picture that is produced, it can be seen that a pole in the form of a pipe, normally representing a telephonic pole, is now erected in the premises of the petitioner. Electricity connection is drawn by inserting the support of pole from the same. The connection is for a rear side house.
3.Firstly, it can be seen that the connection itself is effected in an insecure and unscientific manner. If the connection is needed with reference to the house which is on the rear side, the same has to be effected in the manner known to law. It is now submitted by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Electricity Board that the arrangement has been made by the individual house owner and not by the Electricity Board. Even then when a
connection is being effected, it is for the authorities to look into the same and it has to be done only as per procedure. Even if any underground cable is to be drawn, the same shall be drawn or if there is any other alternative path properly by erecting electric poles, the same should be given.
4.In view thereof, the third respondent shall conduct an inspection of the site forthwith within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of the web copy of the order. During the inspection, the petitioner as well as the concerned owner of the house to which the electricity connection is effected shall be enquired and thereafter orders in accordance with law be passed. It is made clear that until proper arrangements are made, the electricity connection need not be disconnected.
5.With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. NCC:Yes/No Ns
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
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