In this writ petition, the petitioner has challenged the notice dated 12.05.2003 issued by the Tamilnadu Electricity Board levying and collecting peak hour charges at the rate of 20% with effect from 16.03.2003 for the service connection of the petitioner. Challenging similar notices, a batch of writ petitions were filed and they were heard along with W.A.No.1513 of 2004 by the First Bench of this Court and were dismissed on 23.08.2005 by a detailed order holding that the levy is not illegal.
2.In view of the above development, the writ petition has to be dismissed and accordingly, the same is dismissed. No costs.
19.01.2017 vri To
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By Secretary to Government, Energy Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.The Chairman, Tamilnadu Electricity Board, Tuticorin District.
3.The Superintending Engineer, Chennai Electricity Distribution Circle/South, Tuticorin District.
W.P.No.17451 of 2003