Annamalai Chetty, Rep. by Power of Attorney Agent v. Kalavathy VS The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai & Others
2010-01-28
M.JAICHANDREN
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Judgment :- Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the third respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 05.11.2009, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the third respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 05.11.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as to Mr.Ramanathan, who has raised an objection for the grant of electricity service connection to the petitioner and to the other persons concerned, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 05.11.2009, to the third respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.