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M/s.Vasanth Electricals v. The Superintending Engineer

Tender dispute – Writ of Mandamus – Article 226

Madras HC7 Apr 2026WP(MD)/6285/2026

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What is this about?

Keywords: infructuous dismissal; Article 226 mandamus; tender bid rejection without stated reasons; Tender Notice No.87/2025-2026; Public Works Department Buildings (Construction & Maintenance) Circle Thanjauvr/Thanjavur; Vasanth Electricals (proprietor M.Manikandan) v. Superintending Engineer PWD, Sivam Electricals (S.Bala), Desigan; relies on order in W.P. (MD) No. 7880 of 2026 dated 07.04.2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, single judge Hemant Chandangoudar, decided 07.04.2026; no costs; connected petition W.M.P(MD)No.5246 of 2026 closed.

What did the court decide?

In view of the order passed in W.P. (MD) No. 7880 of 2026, dated 07.04.2026, the relief sought in this writ petition had become infructuous, and the writ petition is therefore dismissed as infructuous. ¶¶22

M/s.Vasanth Electricals Vs The Superintending Engineer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.6285 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 07.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR

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Writ Petition(MD)No.6285 of 2026

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W.M.P(MD)No.5246 of 2026

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M/s Vasanth Electricals, rep. by its Sole Proprietor, M.Manikandan, 31, A.Anna Nagar, Subramaniyapuram, Trichy - 620 020.

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.. Petitioner

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1.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Buildings (Construction & Maintenance) Circle, Thanjauvr.

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2.Sivam Electricals, Rep. by its Sole Proprietor, S.Bala, No.4, Abdul Wahab Nagar, Reddipalayam Road, Thanjavur District.

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3.Desigan

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..Respondents

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

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W.P(MD)No.6285 of 2026

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent to issue a order stating the reason for rejection of the petitioner's bid in tender notice No.87/2025-2026 and to consider the petitioner's bid as eligible in this tender process.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondents : Mr.M.Ajmalkhan Addl. Advocate General assisted by Mr.S.S.Madhavan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1

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ORDER

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In view of the order passed in W.P. (MD) No. 7880 of 2026, dated 07.04.2026, the relief sought in this writ petition has become infructuous. Hence, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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07.04.2026

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn

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

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