Authority

High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date

06-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: M/s Yesaryes Energy Pvt Ltd, represented by Manager T. Lakshmanan and counsel R.S. Pandiyaraj.
  • Respondents:

1. Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL).

2. Tamilnadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL).

3. Director/Technical of TNGECL.

4. Chief Engineer/NCES (FAC) of TNGECL.

5. Superintending Engineer, Sivaganga Electricity Distribution Circle, TNPDCL.

  • Petition seeks: A writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to issue an amended Noted For Record Letter for the petitioner’s 24 MW solar plant (SPG No.059514600251) to modify its group captive consumers, and directing the 5th respondent to execute a fresh Energy Wheeling Agreement.
  • Background: The petitioner filed an application on 02.06.2026 under Regulation 16 of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Grid Connectivity and Intra‑State Open Access Regulations, 2014, which mandates a decision within three days. No order was issued.
  • Allegations: Respondents claimed the petitioner owed approximately Rs 17 crore and that a No‑Objection Certificate from the distribution licensee had not been submitted. The petitioner denied both, stating the NOC had already been furnished.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that the statutory duty to process the application within three days was not complied with.
  • Respondents were ordered to pass appropriate orders within 48 hours and to afford the petitioner a personal hearing on the alleged dues and the NOC issue.
  • The petitioner was directed to appear before the fourth respondent on 08.07.2026 at 11:00 a.m. with relevant material; the fourth respondent must consider the application dated 02.06.2026, conduct the hearing, and pass orders on merits by 10.07.2026.
  • The petitioner may submit a separate representation for credit of electricity generated in May 2026; the fourth respondent will consider this request in accordance with law.
  • The writ petition is disposed of without costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Topics

Energy Regulation, Solar Power