The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman recently issued a significant ruling mandating separate domestic electricity connections for independent floors, in accordance with the 2022 tariff order. This decision follows complaints lodged against the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) for refusing to provide connections in buildings owned by a single individual. The Ombudsman’s decision overturns a previous order from a consumer forum and sets a precedent for cases like that of I John Bosco in Nagercoil. This ruling ensures that residents of independent floors in Tamil Nadu are eligible for their own electricity connections, marking a positive step towards fair and equitable access to essential services.