S.Kanniyappan v. The District Collector,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12.09.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.5909 of 2020 S.Kanniyappan
...Petitioner
-Vs1. The District Collector, Rural Development Wing, Vellore District.
2. The Planning Director, District Rural Development Office, Vellore District - 9.
3. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union, Vellore Taluk, Vellore District-9.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the payment of Rs.10,85,000/- in work order in effect vide Na.Ka.A2/1373/2015 dated 30.12.2015 and Na.Ka.A2/1375/2015 dated 09.02.2016, vide Na.Ka.A2/1373/2015 dated 18.01.2016, vide Na.Ka.A2/1373/2015 dated 11.08.2016 total in all payment of Rs.10,85,000/- towards completion of work.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.V.Manoharan Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for direction, directing the respondents to disburse the payment of Rs.10,85,000/- in work orders dated 30.12.2015, 09.02.2016, 18.01.2016 and 11.08.2016. 2.
Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.
The petitioner was awarded work order for the following works:- Measurement Book (Number & year) Sl.
No.
Nature of Work Work order Amount to be disbursed 1.
Athiyoor Panchayat - Pillayar Kovil Street Drainage Extension work Na.Ka.A2/137 3/2015 dated 30.12.2015 305/2015-2016 Rs.2,00,000/- 2.
Athiyoor Panchayat - Pillayar Kovil Street Drainage Extension work Na.Ka.A2/137 3/2016 dated 18.01.2016 306/2015-2016 Rs.2,00,000/-
Measurement Book (Number & year) Sl.
No.
Nature of Work Work order Amount to be disbursed 3.
Kuppam Panchayat - Alamara Street Borewell work for Kislok, Panel Board EB deposit work Na.Ka.A2/137 3/2015 dated 18.01.2016 286/2015-2016 Rs.50,000/- 4.
Kuppam Panchayat - Pillayar Kovil Street Drainage Line work Na.Ka.A2/137 5/2015 dated 09.02.2016 315/2015-2016 Rs.3,10,000/- 5.
Kuppam Panchayat - Pipeline and Cable work Na.Ka.A2/137 3/2015 dated 09.02.2016 285/2015-2016 Rs.75,000/- 6.
Athiyoor Panchayat - Drainage Line Work (RAS) Na.Ka.A2/137 5/2015 dated 11.08.2016 318/2016-2017 Rs.2,50,000/- Thereafter the works had been commenced from 30.12.2015 and the same were completed within the time stipulated by the respondents. However, the petitioner was not paid the amount to the tune of Rs.10,85,000/- as claimed by the petitioner.
4.
Considering the above facts and circumstances, the respondents are directed to disburse the balance amount as per the work order to the petitioner, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5.
With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no orders as to costs.
12.09.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order rts
To
1. The District Collector, Rural Development Wing, Vellore District.
2. The Planning Director, District Rural Development Office, Vellore District - 9.
3. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union, Vellore Taluk, Vellore District-9.
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts and W.M.P.No.5909 of 2020 12.09.2024