V.Chandrasekar v. The Collector

ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to make payment of Rs 16,54,000/- with interest to the petitioner for the work executed namely 1) laying approach road from perunkalathur Road to NH 205 Via, GRT Engineering college campus at Tirutani (Value of the work was Rs 9,05,000/- 2) laying approach road from NH 205 to GRT Engineering college campus at Tirutani (Value of the work was Rs 7,49,000/- by the petitioner as per the proceedings of the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka. no 256 / 2021 / A2 dated 15.04.2022 and the representations of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner was allotted with a work laying approach road by the third respondent in the year 2022. The petitioner successfully executed the work with fullest satisfaction of the respondent. The third respondent requested the first respondent dated

15.04.2022 for administrative sanction for making payment to the petitioner. The petitioner also made representations on 19.02.2026 and 09.03.2026 seeking payment, however, the same is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

¶4Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the first respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026 and 09.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

¶5Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Collector Tiruvallur Distrct, Tiruvallur

2.The Project Director District Rural DevelopmentAgency, Tiruvallur Collectorate office, Tiruvallur

3.The block Development officer Block Panchayat, Opposite court, Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani, thiruvallur District

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer Block Development office, Opposite Court, Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani, thiruvallur District M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk

17-06-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI V.Chandrasekar Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Collector Tiruvallur Distrct, Tiruvallur 2.The Project Director District Rural DevelopmentAgency, Tiruvallur Collectorate office, Tiruvallur 3.The block Development officer Block Panchayat, Opposite court, Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani, thiruvallur District 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer Block Development office, Opposite Court, Arakkonam Road, Tiruttani, Thiruvallur District Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to make payment of Rs 16,54,000/- with interest to the petitioner for the work executed namely 1) laying approach road from perunkalathur Road to NH 205 Via, GRT Engineering college campus at Tirutani (Value of the work was Rs 9,05,000/- 2) laying approach road from NH 205 to GRT Engineering college campus at Tirutani (Value of the work was Rs 7,49,000/- by the petitioner as per the proceedings of the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.256/2021/A2 dated 15.04.2022 and the representations of the petitioner dated 19.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Elangovan For Respondent: Mr.L.Gokulraj Government Counsel