The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman has recently ruled that separate domestic electricity connections are mandatory for independent floors in buildings. This decision, based on the 2022 tariff order, follows complaints against the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TNGDCL) for refusing connections in buildings with single owners. The Ombudsman’s ruling overturns a previous order by a consumer forum and sets a precedent for cases like that of I John Bosco in Nagercoil. This development aims to ensure fair access to electricity for all residents, particularly those living in multi-floor buildings.