K.Marikannu v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 25.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN and W.M.P.Nos.7339 & 7344 of 2026 K.Marikannu .. Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, VOC Nagar, Kallakuruchi - 606 202.
2.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Cuddalore Zone, Cuddalore.
3.The Executive Officer, Chinnasalem Special Grade Town Panchayat, Kallakurichi District.
.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records connected with the proceedings issued in Na.Ka.No.5/2026/A2 dated 02.02.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to allow the petitioner to participate in Tender for the Shop No.1 (AP AMT).
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For Petitioner :
Mr.S.Illamvaludhi For RR 1 & 2 :
Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader For R3 :
Mr.S.Rajesh Standing Counsel
O R D E R
Heard Mr.S.Illamvaludhi for the petitioner, Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1 & 2 and Mr.S.Rajesh, Standing Counsel for the 3rd respondent.
2.The petitioner had sought for re-auction of the shops, stating that he would pay a higher amount than the amount for which the shops had gone for auction. Acceding to the request, the 3rd respondent had passed an order on 02.02.2026, calling upon the petitioner to deposit a sum of Rs.3,78,300/-.
3.Instead of paying the said amount and seeking a re-auction, the petitioner has deposited only a sum of Rs.15,400/-. As this is not in compliance with the terms and conditions as per the applicable Government Order, the petitioner is not entitled to the relief sought for. 2/4
4.Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 25.02.2026 (2/2) krk Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, VOC Nagar, Kallakuruchi - 606 202.
2.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Cuddalore Zone, Cuddalore.
3.The Executive Officer, Chinnasalem Special Grade Town Panchayat, Kallakurichi District.
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V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.
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