Madras HC Madurai bench seeks answers over broken EV chargers
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court wants answers from both the central and Tamil Nadu governments after a local resident, A.V. Kathir, filed a petition about broken electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on his road trip in June this year.
He's pushing for reliable charging at Freedom Filling Stations and all fuel outlets along the route, pointing out that even government-run outlets, like those managed by trained prison inmates, there were no proper electric vehicle charging facilities.
Court sets 2 week reply deadline
With more people in Tamil Nadu switching to electric vehicles, Kathir says dependable charging is essential for cleaner travel.
The court has given officials two weeks to respond to his request for working chargers at Freedom Filling Stations and all fuel outlets along the route.