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M/s.J.M.Constructions Vs The Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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M/s.J.M.Constructions Vs The CommissionerM/s.J.M.Constructions v. The Commissioner

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M/s.J.M.Constructions v. The Commissioner

Madras HC15 Jul 2026WP/25742/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, W.P.No.25742 of 2026, decided 15.07.2026 by Hemant Chandangoudar, J. Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 by contractor M/s. J.M. Constructions (Partner: Murugavel) against the Commissioner, Thiruttani Municipality, Thiruvallur District, claiming Rs.49,51,517/- (PSD, EMD, ASD and withheld bill payment) with interest for completed municipal works, following an unacted representation dated 29.05.2026. Entitlement undisputed; petition disposed of with direction to pay after deducting statutory dues within four weeks; no costs. Keywords: contractor dues, security deposit refund, withheld bills, undisputed entitlement, four-week compliance.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/- after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.

Why is it important?

The writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/-, after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. ¶24

What the court decided

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Outcome

Direction to the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/- after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondent Municipality is liable to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/- with reasonable interest towards Performance Security Deposit (PSD), Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), Additional Security Deposit (ASD) and withheld bill payment for works executed by the petitioner.

Court's answer

The writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/-, after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Ratio / Principle

Since the respondent does not dispute the petitioner's entitlement to the amount, no further adjudication is required; there shall be no order as to costs.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Mandamus (Article 226) — M/s. J.M. Constructions, a Class-I contractor, sought direction to the Commissioner, Thiruttani Municipality, for payment of Rs.49,51,517/- towards Performance Security Deposit, Earnest Money Deposit, Additional Security Deposit and withheld bill payments for completed works, with reasonable interest. Learned Standing Counsel for the respondent submitted the amount would be released after deducting statutory dues within four weeks. As the respondent did not dispute the petitioner's entitlement, the Madras High Court (Hemant Chandangoudar, J.) disposed of the writ petition directing payment of Rs.49,51,517/- after deducting statutory dues within four weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.

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W.P.No.25742 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.07.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR

W.P.No.25742 of 2026

M/s.J.M.Constructions No.166, Hareram Nagar, Rajajipuram, Tiruvallur-602 001, Rep. by its Partner, Murugavel.

Petitioner(s)

Vs.

The Commissioner Thiruttani Municipality Thiruttani, Thiruvallur District.

Respondent(s)

Prayer: This Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to make the balance payment to the tune of Rs.49,51,517/- with reasonable interest towards 1.Performance Security Deposit (PSD), 2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), 3.Additional Security Deposit (ASD) and 4. Withheld bill payment for the works executed by the petitioner in the respondent Municipality as detailed in the representation of the petitioner dated 29.05.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Doraisamy For Respondents : Mr.P.Srinivas Standing Counsel

W.P.No.25742 of 2026

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking a direction to the respondent to pay the balance amount of Rs.49,51,517/-, together with reasonable interest. The amount includes the Performance Security Deposit (PSD), Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), Additional Security Deposit (ASD), and the withheld bill amount for the work executed by the petitioner.

The petitioner is a Class-I Contractor who was awarded various works by the respondent. According to the petitioner, the works were completed satisfactorily, but the respondent has not released the balance contract amount or refunded the deposits made at the time of entering into the contract.

The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted

that the amount of Rs.49,51,517/- will be released to the petitioner, after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks.

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W.P.No.25742 of 2026 4. In view of the above submission, this writ petition is disposed of by

directing the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/-, after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Since the respondent does not dispute the petitioner’s entitlement to the amount, no further adjudication is required. There shall be no order as to costs.

15.07.2026 Index : Yes/No Speaking order : Yes/No dna

To

The Commissioner Thiruttani Municipality Thiruttani, Thiruvallur District.

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W.P.No.25742 of 2026 HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR.J.,

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W.P.No.25742 of 2026

15.07.2026

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Issues for consideration

1 issue framed by the court

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Whether the respondent Municipality is liable to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/- with reasonable interest towards Performance Security Deposit (PSD), Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), Additional Security Deposit (ASD) and withheld bill payment for works executed by the petitioner.¶17
The court held
The writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pay the petitioner Rs.49,51,517/-, after deducting any statutory dues, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶24

Statutes considered

1 provisions across 1 enactments

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Constitution of IndiaArticle 226¶11

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Prior proceeding
Petitioner, a Class-I Contractor, was awarded various works by the respondent Municipality; according to the petitioner the works were completed satisfactorily but the balance contract amount and deposits were not released/refunded.¶18
Prior proceeding
Petitioner made a representation dated 29.05.2026 to the respondent detailing the amounts claimed (PSD, EMD, ASD and withheld bill payment).¶11

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
M/s.J.M.Constructions, Rep. by its Partner, Murugavel¶6
Mr.S.Doraisamy
respondent
The Commissioner, Thiruttani Municipality, Thiruvallur District¶9
Mr.P.Srinivas

Coram

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Hemant Chandangoudarauthor¶4

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 15 Jul 2026 · July
Registered: 2 Jul 2026
Case no.: WP/25742/2026
CNR: HCMA011402082026
Topic: Writ and Judicial Review
Bench: Hemant Chandangoudar
Disposal: DISPOSED OF
Case type: W.P.

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M/s.J.M.Constructions v. The Commissioner, WP/25742/2026 (MAD), decided on 15 July 2026.

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Statutes1

Constitution of IndiaArticle 226

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Procedural history2

Petitioner, a Class-I Contractor, was awarded various works by the respondent Municipality; according to the petitioner the works were completed satisfactorily but the balance contract amount and deposits were not released/refunded.
Petitioner made a representation dated 29.05.2026 to the respondent detailing the amounts claimed (PSD, EMD, ASD and withheld bill payment).

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Bench / Coram

Hemant Chandangoudar

Parties & counsel