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Venkatesan .K v. The District Collector

Madras HC25 Nov 2025WP(MD)/15010/2023

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.15010 of 2023; Justice P.T.Asha; decided 25.11.2025; writ of mandamus under Article 226; tender notifications; e-tendering / digital mode of tenders; Public Works Department; Water Resources Organisation (Periyar-Vaigai Basin, Gundar Basin, Periyar-Main Canal Divisions); Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division; representation dated 24.03.2023; petition dismissed as nothing survives; no costs; petitioner K.Venkatesan; advocates S.Madhan Kumar (petitioner), D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader (respondents).

What did the court decide?

Since the Government has moved to digital mode for tenders, nothing survives for consideration in the writ petition, which therefore stands dismissed with no order as to costs. ¶34

Venkatesan .K Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD) No.15010 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 25.11.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD)No.15010 of 2023

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K.Venkatesan .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

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2.The Chief Engineer (Buildings), Public Works Department, Madurai Region, Madurai - 625 002.

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3.The Executive Engineer,

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Water Resources Organisation / Public Works Department, Periyar - Vaigai Basin Division, Madurai - 2.

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4.The Executive Engineer,

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Water Resources Organisation / Public Works Department, Gundar Basin Division, Madurai - 2.

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5.The Executive Engineer,

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Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Medical Works, Madurai - 2.

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6.The Executive Engineer,

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Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Madurai - 2.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No.15010 of 2023

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7.The Executive Engineer,

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Water Resources Organisation / Public Works Department, Periyar - Main Canal Division, Madurai – 2. .. Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to issue and send every tender notification to the petitioner and enable the petitioner to participate in the every tenders by considering petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2023 within time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Madhan Kumar

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For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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This writ petition is filed for the following relief:

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“direct the respondents to issue and send every tender

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notification to the petitioner and enable the petitioner to participate in the every tenders by considering petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2023.”

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD) No.15010 of 2023

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In the light of the fact that now the Government has moved to digital mode for tenders, nothing survives for consideration. Therefore, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs.

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25.11.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes gbg To

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1.The District Collector, Madurai District.

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2.The Chief Engineer (Buildings), Public Works Department, Madurai Region, Madurai - 625 002.

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3.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Organisation / Public Works Department, Periyar - Vaigai Basin Division, Madurai - 2.

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4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Organisation / Public Works Department, Gundar Basin Division, Madurai - 2.