Shridisai Construction Vs the Commissioner

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20-08-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

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1.Shridisai Construction, Proprietor Late.Viswanathan Rep. by his wife Tmt.Chithra No.5, South Cemetery Road, Old Washermenpet, Chennai - 600 021.

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2.G.B.Builder,

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Rep. by its Proprietor G.Babu, No.9D, 18th West Cross Street, MKB Nagar, Vyasarpadi, Chennai- 600 039.

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3.K.Danasekaran, S/o.Kannairam, No.32, 7th Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai- 600 099.

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4.Valli Saravana Construction, Rep. by its Partner, P.S.K.Saravanan, No.11, Corporation Colony, 4th Street, Tondaiarpet, Chennai - 600 081.

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5.K.Kandhan, S/o.Kannan, No.13/43, Bharathi Nagar, Ayanavaram, Chennai- 600 023.

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6.J.M.Traders, Rep. by its Partner A.Jayalakshmi, Old.No.11, New No.18, Ganthi Avenue, Purasawalkam, Chennai -600 084.

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Petitioner(s)

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Vs

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The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai -600 003. 2.The Deputy Commissioner (Works), Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai 600 003.

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3.The Regional Deputy Commissioner (North), Greater Chennai Corporation, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Royapuram, Chennai 600 021. 4.The Superintending Engineer, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 021. 5.The Assistant Commissioner, Zone 4, Greater Chennai Corporation,

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No.266, T.H.Road, Chennai - 600 021.

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6.The Executive Engineer, Zone- 4, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.266, T.H.Road, Chennai- 600 021.

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Respondent(s)

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Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to make the payment for the work (2020-2021 Construction of Amma Mini Clinic at Ward Nos. 34 to 48 in the Zone - 4) executed by the petitioners based on the proceedings of the respondents in Ma.A.4.Na.Ka.No.B3/1729/2024 dated 05.11.2024 and the representations of the petitioners dated 26.02.2024, 24.10.2024 and 26.06.2025.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Elangovan

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For Respondent(s): Mr.E.C.Ramesh, St.C

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ORDER

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The above writ petition is filed for issuance of a writ of mandamus,

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directing respondents to make the payment for the work (2020-2021 Construction of Amma Mini Clinic at Ward Nos. 34 to 48 in the Zone - 4) executed by the petitioners based on the proceedings of the respondents dated 05.11.2024, and the representations of the petitioners dated 26.02.2024,

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24.10.2024 and 26.06.2025.

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The petitioners who are registered contractors under the respondent

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Corporation, are said to have executed several works in the past 15 years, without any adverse records. The petitioners states that during Covid pandemic,

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the respondents sent a proposal to the Government for approval of a short tender notice for the period 2020-2021, for construction of Mini Clinic at Ward Nos. 34 to 48 in the Zone-4, in the name of Amma Mini Clinic. The petitioners further state that since the State Assembly Elections were announced, in terms of the electoral protocol, no tender notification was issued by the respondents for construction of Mini Clinic. The petitioners states that oral work orders were issued and based on the oral work orders, the works were successfully completed without any default. The petitioners states that on successful completion of the work, the respondents inspected the sites, confirmed the quality and stability of the construction, and entered the particulars of work executed in M-Book, maintained for the purpose. The petitioners raised the bill for the works successfully completed and put to public use, but for the reasons best known to the respondents, the bill amounts were not settled. The petitioners therefore submitted multiple representations on 26.02.2024,

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24.10.2024 and 26.06.2025, for payment of their bills. Since, there was no

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response from the respondents, the petitioners filed the above writ petition for

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the aforesaid relief.

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I heard both the learned counsels and perused the materials placed on

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record. With the consent of both the learned counsels the main writ petition is

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taken up for final disposal.

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Under the facts and circumstances of the case, and without going into the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to direct the 1st respondent, to consider the petitioner's representations dated 26.02.2024, 24.10.2024 and 26.06.2025, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a

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period of twelve (12) weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Writ petition is accordingly disposed of. However there shall be no order

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as to costs.

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

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To

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1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003.

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2.The Deputy Commissioner (Works), Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003. 3.The Regional Deputy Commissioner (North), Greater Chennai Corporation, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 021.

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4.The Superintending Engineer, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 021.

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5.The Assistant Commissioner, Zone - 4, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.266, T.H.Road, Chennai - 600 021.

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6.The Executive Engineer, Zone 4, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.266, T.H.Road, Chennai - 600 021.

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N.MALA J.