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M/s.Sumathi Constructions v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC2 Apr 2026WP/26017/2022

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

SIPCOT tender bid rejection writ petition dismissed as infructuous; Sumathi Constructions v Government of Tamil Nadu, SIPCOT officials and DVAC; Article 226 certiorarified mandamus; impugned letter Lr. No.NIT. No. 16/T. No. 16/2022-23-1 dated 12.9.2022; tender NIT No. 16/CW/T.No. 16/2022-23 dated 30.06.2022; project implemented and construction completed post-impugned order; dismissed without costs; connected MP closed.

What did the court decide?

On the recorded submission of counsel for respondents 3 to 5 and 8 that, subsequent to the impugned order, the project for which the tender was called has been implemented and the entire construction completed, the writ petition stands dismissed as infructuous, without costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. ¶34

M/s.Sumathi Constructions Vs The Government of Tamil… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 26017 of 2022

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 02-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26017 of 2022

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M/s.Sumathi Constructions Rep. by its Proprietor Mr. R.Chandrakannan, Thangaramaiya Building, No. 17/1, Adam Sahib Street, Royapuram, Chennai-600 013.

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..Petitioner

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The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

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The Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries Department, SIPCOT Limited, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Managing Director, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

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The Superintending Engineer, Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

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The Executive Engineer Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008.

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The Director of Vigilance and Anti-corruption No. 293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai-600 016.

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Thiru S.Devairakkam

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Working as Superintendent Engineer, Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008.

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The General Manager (Finance) SIPCOT LTD. 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008.

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..Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking for issuance of Writ of Certiorarfied Mandamus to call for the entire records relating to impugned proceedings in Lr. No.NIT. No. 16/T. No. 16/2022- 23 -1 dated 12.9.2022 rejecting the bid submitted by the petitioner in response of the Tender Notice NIT No. 16/ CW/ T.No. 16/ 2022- 23 dated 30.06.2022 of the 4th respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the said Tender in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner: Mr.N.Nithianandam For Respondents: Mrs.S.Anitha (R1,R2 and R6) Special Government Pleader Mrs.R.Revathi (R3 to R5 and R8) No appearance (R7)

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the proceedings of the 4th

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respondent dated 12.09.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the

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respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the said Tender in

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accordance with law

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Today, when this matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 3 to 5 and 8 would submit that subsequent to the order impugned herein, the project for which the tender was called for has been implemented and the entire construction has also been completed.

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