Aathmanathan v. The Secretary to Government
Writ of Mandamus – Payment of contractor's pending bill
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; G.R. Swaminathan J.; W.P(MD)No.24284 of 2025; decided 09.09.2025. Mandamus under Article 226 by contractor (Aathmanathan) against Finance Department Secretary, TNSDMA Commissioner of Revenue Administration, District Collector Ramanathapuram and WRD (Lower Vaigai Basin Circle) officials for non-settlement of contract bill and non-disposal of representation dated 24.07.2025; Rs.12,00,000/- ordered to be paid within twelve weeks; no interest if paid within time; no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition allowed on these terms: respondents to pay the writ petitioner Rs.12,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Lakhs only) within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; the amount will carry no interest if paid within that period; no costs. ¶36