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A.Moorthy v. The Director General

Madras HC10 Apr 2024WP/5879/2021

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Contractor sought settlement of unpaid second segment payment for repair of RC pillars at ESI Hospital via writ of mandamus on his representation. Court directed him to submit a fresh representation to the Regional Director and Executive Engineer, who must decide within eight weeks.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner directed to file fresh representation; fourth and fifth respondents to consider claim and pass appropriate orders within eight weeks.

A.Moorthy Vs The Director General — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No.5879 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 10.04.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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A.Moorthy

... Petitioner

The Director General, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Insurance Commissioner, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Chief Engineer, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Regional Director, Regional Office, Puducherry, 89/2, Bouvankare Street, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry – 605 004.

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The Executive Engineer,

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Regional Office, Puducherry, 89/2, Bouvankare Street, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry – 605 004.

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The Medical Superintendent, ESI Hospital, Gorimedu, Puducherry. ... Respondents

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Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 19.03.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.R.Pradheep For Respondents : Mr.G.Bhardwaj

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O R D E R

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The Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 19.03.2019 made by the petitioner.

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The petitioner was engaged in carrying out the ARM works, all

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the HDC Members and the Medical Superintendent of the ESI Hospital through the Hospital Engineer have directed the petitioner to undertake and carryout the job of repair and maintenance to all the damaged RC pillars in

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front of the Hospital. The said work has to be carried out in two segments. After completion of work, the first petitioner was settled first segment amount and the second segment claim is yet to be settled even after frequent letters and reminders.

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The learned counsel for the respondents submitted that the petitioner so far no representation submitted before the fourth and fifth respondents, who are the authorities concerned to consider the representation made by the petitioner.

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In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to immediately submit a fresh representation before the fourth and fifth respondents, on receipt of the same, the fourth and fifth respondent are directed to consider the claim of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No

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costs.

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Index:Yes/No Neutral Citation/Yes/No kv

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The Director General, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Insurance Commissioner, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Chief Engineer, ESIC Head Quarters, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

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The Regional Director, Regional Office, Puducherry, 89/2, Bouvankare Street, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry – 605 004.

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The Executive Engineer, Regional Office, Puducherry, 89/2, Bouvankare Street, Mudaliarpet, Pondicherry – 605 004.

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The Medical Superintendent, ESI Hospital, Gorimedu, Puducherry.

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