WMP/13135/2026 of M.NISHANTHI Vs THE PRINCIPAL SECRETRY TO GHE GOVERNMENT,
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
__________
Page1 of 4
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
IN
WP NO. 2396 OF 2025
M.Nishanthi
W/o.Manivannan, 6/3, Jahir Hussain Sreet,
Anupparpalayam, Tiruppur District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Principal Secretary To The Government,
Energy And Electricity Department, Secretariat,
Fort St. George, Chennai 600009.
2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, 144, Anna Salai,
Chennai 600 002.
3. The Chief Engineer (distribution),
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, Coimbatore Region,
Tatabad, Coimbatore 600 002.
4. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, Mettupalayam Bus
Stop, Pn Road, Tiruppur 641 602.
5. The Executive Engineer,
Tangedco, Avinashi Eb Office Complex,
https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
__________
Page2 of 4
Mangalam Road, Avinashi 641 654, Tiruppur
District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: WPM is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to
clarify the factual aspect with regard to the erection of iron pole observed in
Para Nos. 5, 6 and 11 of the order dated 02.02.2026 made in WP.No. 2396 of
2025.
For Petitioner(s): Ms.R.T.Vishnu
For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Balathandayutham, SGP for R.1
Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh, Standing Counsel for
R.2 to R.5.
ORDER
This Petition has been filed to clarify the factual aspect with regard to the
erection of iron pole observed in Para Nos. 5, 6 and 11 of the order dated
02.02.2026 made in WP.No. 2396 of 2025.
2. The clarification has been sought for on the ground that in the counte r
affidavit of the respondents they have used the word consumer which does not
relate to the petitioner. However, a reading of the entire counte r affidavit does
not provide clarity as to whether the petitioner is the consumer or w hether a
third party is the consumer. Therefore, the clarification sought for cannot be
granted.
https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
__________
Page3 of 4
3.Accordingly, this petition stands rejected.
06-04-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes/No
SHR
To
1. The Principal Secretary To the Government,
Energy And Electricity Department, Secretariat,
Fort St. George, Chennai 600009.
2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, 144, Anna Salai,
Chennai 600 002.
3. The Chief Engineer (distribution),
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, Coimbatore Region,
Tatabad, Coimbatore 600 002.
4. The Superintending Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation And
Distribution Corporation, Mettupalayam Bus
Stop, Pn Road, Tiruppur 641 602.
5. The Executive Engineer,
Tangedco, Avinashi Eb Office Complex,
Mangalam Road, Avinashi 641 654, Tiruppur
District.
https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
__________
Page4 of 4
P.T.ASHA J.
SHR
WMP No. 13135 of 2026
IN
WP NO. 2396 OF 2025
06-04-2026
https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis