M/S.Advaith Consultancy v. The Commissioner

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner entered into a contract with the second respondent on 21.10.2022 for executing the work titled "Providing power segregation work inside Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tiruvannamalai". The said contract was completed on 29.01.2024. The second respondent also issued a letter certifying that the petitioner had successfully completed the contract and is consequently entitled to the payment of the differential GST amount of Rs. 5,86,597/- as well as the withheld amount of Rs. 4,88,830/-. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 02.12.2024. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction of respondents 1 and 2, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. Page2 of 5

¶3Mr.D.Yashwanth Kan, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by both sides, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-07-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034.

¶2Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Arulmigu Arunachaleshwar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu - 606601. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o25273oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o25273oofo2026 02-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M/s.Advaith Consultancy MR.N.Parameswaran, proprietor, Rep. by shivakumar, POA, No.39, M.Kalipalayam, Mulanur, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu - 638106. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034. 2. Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Arulmigu Arunachaleshwar Temple, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu - 606601. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.12.2024, within a time frame fixed by this Court and further direct that the payment shall be made forthwith as per the orders that may be passed in the representation of the petitioner. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. G.Surya Narayanan For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Yashwanth Kan Government Counsel for HR & CE