K. Natarajan v. the Chief Engineer
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court considered a writ petition filed by a contractor seeking mandamus for payment of Rs.47,16,219/- for executed highway repairs. The court noted that except for one work, the others were accepted and paid. However, due to the absence of a work order or record for the fifth claimed work, the court refused to issue a positive direction and closed the petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition closed without a positive direction; no costs awarded.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD)No.15214 of 2015
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 17.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
W.P.(MD)No.15214 of 2015
K.Natarajan
... Petitioner
versus
- The Chief Engineer (National Highways), O/o. the Chief Engineer, Chepauk,
- Chennai – 5.
- The Superintending Engineer (National Highways), O/o. the Superintending Engineer, Cheinnachokkikulam,
- Madurai – 2.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a writ directing the respondents to sanction payment for the fifth work executed by the petitioner in the absence of a work order or record.
Whether to issue any direction in view of the lack of valid documents proving entrustment for the fifth work.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Natarajan
- respondent
The Chief Engineer (National Highways)
- respondent
The Superintending Engineer (National Highways)
- respondent
The Divisional Engineer (National Highways)
- respondent
The Assistant Divisional Engineer (National Highways)
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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