S.P.V. Constructions v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition is filed for Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the sum of Rs.1,40,43,346/- (One Crore Forty Lakhs Forty Three Thousand and Three Hundred and Forty Six only) for the works carried out in the Chellampatti Union in accordance with the permission granted by the third respondent along with proportionate interest.

¶2When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that pending Writ Petition, the respondents have considered the claim of the petitioner and disbursed the amount of Rs.1,05,46,670/- (Rupees One Crore Five Lakh Forty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy only).

¶3However, the balance amount is payable. Therefore, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's claim and pay the balance amount within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

27.09.2023

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1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Maligai, Chennai.

3.The District Collector cum Chairman, District Rural Development Agency, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The Assistant Director of Panchayat, O/o. the Assistant Director of Panchayat, Madurai.

5.The Additional Collector / Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Madurai.

6.The Block Development Officer, Chellampatti Union, Madurai District.

S.SRIMATHY, J.

Nsr

27.09.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.09.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY S.P.V.Constructions, Represented by its Managing Partner, S.Pandi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Maligai, Chennai. 3.The District Collector cum Chairman, District Rural Development Agency, Madurai District, Madurai. 4.The Assistant Director of Panchayat, O/o. the Assistant Director of Panchayat, Madurai. 5.The Additional Collector / Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Madurai. 6.The Block Development Officer, Chellampatti Union, Madurai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, for a direction, directing the respondents to disburse the sum of Rs.14043346/- (One Crore Forty Lakhs Forty Three Thousand and Three Hundred and Forty Six) for the works carried out in the Chellampatti Union in accordance with the permission granted by the third respondent along with proportionate interest within the time period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Rajasekar, For Respondents : Mr.C.Baskaran, Government Advocate.