K.Seni. Vs. the Assistant Engineer and ors.

writ petition is filed under article 226 of the constitution of india praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to collect the electricity bill charge till date from the petitioner, on petitioner representation dated 05.03.2012. (the prayer is amended as per order dated 3.7.2012 passed in m.p.no.1 of 2012)order1. this writ petition is filed praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to collect the electricity bill charge till date from the petitioner, on petitioner representation dated 05.03.2012. (the prayer is amended as per order dated 3.7.2012 passed in m.p.no.1 of 2012)2. mr.g.vasudevan, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. considering the nature of order to be passed in this matter, the notice to the respondents 4 to 6 is dispensed with. by consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.3. the writ petition has been filed to consider the representation dated 5.3.2012 whereby the petitioner has requested the first respondent to collect the electricity bill charges.4. in view of the relief sought for this writ petition, without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation dated 5.3.2012 of the petitioner on its own merits and in accordance with law, expeditiously after giving opportunity to the respondents 4 to 6 so as to avoid the allegation of violation of principles of natural justice. this court has not expressed any opinion on the petitioner's claim.5. the writ petition is disposed of as above. no costs.