Gurumurthy Engineering Enterprises v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-01-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN Sri Thyagarajan Enterprises Rep by proprietor, G.Thyagarajan Having office at No.5/1, 15th Avenue Ring Road, Ashoke Nagar Chennai-600083.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003.
2. The Superintending Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai-600 003.
3. The Executive Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Corporation of Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai-600 003.
..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the 2nd Respondent and 3rd Respondent and more specifically the 3rd Respondent to conduct inspection of the machineries so as to issue the machinery certificate to the petitioner on considering the petitioners two representations dated 20.01.2026 as per e-Short Open Tender Notice B.R.R.C.
No.B3/0181/2026 (1 to 9) dated 20.01.2026 for the work serialized as Nos.1, 2 & 3 and also as per e-Short Open Tender Notice B.R.R.C. No.B4/0182/2026 (1 to 17) dated 20.01.2026 for the work serialized as Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 so as to enable the petitioner to upload the machineries certificate in the online portal on or before 30.01.2026 at 3.00 p.m. and allow the petitioner to participate in the Tender Process.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Kumar For Respondent(s):
Mr.E,C.Ramesh, SC
O R D E R
The petitioner intends to participate in the Tender called for improvement of interior roads by the Greater Chennai Corporation. One of the requirements for participation in the Tender is the issuance of a Machinery Certificate. As per the Notification, the last date for opening of the Tender is 30.01.2026. 2.The petitioner approached the officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation for issuance of the Machinery Certificate. As the same had not been issued, the petitioner is before this Court. 3.When the matter was mentioned this morning, I directed the learned counsel for the petitioner to serve papers on Mr.E.C.Ramesh, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Greater Chennai Corporation.
4.Mr.E.C.Ramesh, on instructions, reports that though the tender was originally scheduled to be opened on 30.01.2026, it has now been postponed to 04.02.2026. He further states that the Machinery Certificate will be issued to the petitioner on or before 02.02.2026. He states that if the petitioner approaches the officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation at any time before 02.02.2026, the Certificate will be issued. His statement is recorded. 5.This writ petition stands disposed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
29-01-2026 Index: Yes/No 2/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order Maya To
1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003.
2. The Superintending Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai-600 003.
3. The Executive Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Corporation of Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai-600 003.
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.
Maya 29-01-2026