Advocate General Confirms Uninterrupted Power at Madras High Court Campus
Vijay Narayan says the court’s 5,500 KVA load remains stable, with an extra 2,500 KVA sought for ongoing upgrades.
The Madras High Court’s main campus in Chennai continues to operate without any power interruptions, according to Advocate General Vijay Narayan. In a recent statement, Narayan emphasized that the complex has never experienced a blackout, not even for a minute, underscoring the reliability of its electricity supply.
The court’s current sanctioned electrical capacity stands at 5,500 kilovolt‑amperes (KVA). This load supports the daily functioning of multiple courtrooms, administrative offices, and ancillary services that handle a high volume of civil and criminal cases across Tamil Nadu. Narayan highlighted that the existing infrastructure has been sufficient to meet the court’s operational demands, even as the institution processes thousands of filings each year.
Despite the stable supply, the court is undergoing a series of construction and renovation projects aimed at modernising its facilities. To accommodate the additional power requirements of these works, the court’s registry has placed an indent for an extra 2,500 KVA. The request is intended to ensure that new wings, upgraded IT systems, and enhanced security installations receive adequate electricity without compromising the existing load.
The move reflects a broader push by Tamil Nadu’s judiciary to upgrade physical infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted service to the public. Reliable power is critical for court operations, from electronic case management systems to video conferencing facilities that have become commonplace after the pandemic.
Narayan’s assurance comes at a time when many public institutions in the state are reviewing their utility arrangements to avoid disruptions. By securing the additional capacity, the Madras High Court aims to future‑proof its energy needs, ensuring that judges, lawyers, and litigants can rely on a seamless environment for legal proceedings.
The Advocate General concluded that, with the sanctioned load and the pending increase, the court is well‑positioned to handle both current and upcoming demands without any interruption to its power supply.