Disposed

N.Manikandan v. the Divisional Engineer, Wrd, PWD

Madras HC29 Apr 2024WP/1444/2024

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What is this about?

Writ petition sought mandamus to conduct auction of fish growing rights in Koodalvadi Eri and police protection. Government stated tender was cancelled due to law and order issues but would be conducted expeditiously. Court observed tenders must be transparent and disposed of the petition without costs.

What did the court decide?

No specific relief granted; respondents stated tender would be conducted expeditiously.

N.Manikandan Vs the Divisional Engineer, Wrd… — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2024)

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2024:MHC:1946

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WP No.1444 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 29-04-2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M. SUBRAMANIAM

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WP No.1444 of 2024 And

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WMP No.1469 of 2024

N.Manikandan

.. Petitioner

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1.The Divisional Engineer, WRD, PWD, Tiruvallur Division, Tiruvallur District.

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2.The Executive Engineer, WRD, PWD, Kosathalayar Basin Division, Tiruvallur Division, Tiruvallur District.

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3.The Assistant Engineer, WRD, PWD, Irrigation Department, Thiruvalangadu, Tiruvallur District.

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4.The President,

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Thiruvalangadu Village Panchayat, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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5.The Revenue Divisional Officer and Divisional Magistrate, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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6.The President, Koodalvadi Lake Water Users Association, Thiruvalangadu Village, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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7.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvallur District.

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8.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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9.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvalangadu Police Station, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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.. Respondents

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Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to conduct the Auction for fish growing in the Koodalvadi Eri, Thiruvalangadu Village, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District by strictly following the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act and further direct the respondents 5,7, 8 and 9 to afford necessary protection for a smooth and early conduct of the Auction process.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.V.Kartik for M/s.ARK Law Associates. For Respondents-1 to 3 and 5 : Mr.V.Jeevagiridharan, Additional Government Pleader. For Respondents-7 to 9 : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side).

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O R D E R

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The learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and 5 and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing on behalf of the respondents 7 to 9, would submit that the tender date was fixed and on account of certain law and order issues, it was cancelled by the Authorities. However, the respondents would submit that the tender will be conducted as expeditiously as possible.

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It is needless to state that the tender is to be conducted in a

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transparent manner and without leasing the fishing rights properly, no persons should be allowed to do fishing activities in that lake.

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With the above observations, the present writ petition stands

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disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the

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connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No Svn

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1.The Divisional Engineer, WRD, PWD, Tiruvallur Division, Tiruvallur District.

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2.The Executive Engineer, WRD, PWD, Kosathalayar Basin Division, Tiruvallur Division, Tiruvallur District.

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3.The Assistant Engineer, WRD, PWD, Irrigation Department, Thiruvalangadu, Tiruvallur District.

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4.The President,

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Thiruvalangadu Village Panchayat, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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5.The Revenue Divisional Officer and Divisional Magistrate, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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6.The President, Koodalvadi Lake Water Users Association, Thiruvalangadu Village, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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7.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruvallur District.

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8.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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9.The Inspector of Police, Thiruvalangadu Police Station, Tiruttani Taluk, Tiruvallur District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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