Madras High CourtWP/13970/2026disposed of

S. Madeshwaran, Managing Partner v. The Managing Director

2026-04-20Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Madeshwaran, Managing Partner of M/S.Sri Cauvery Engineering Constructions, Koneripatti (Post), Edappadi (TK), Salem District - 637 107.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board), Chennai.

2. The Chief Engineer, TWAD Board Coimbatore.

3. The Superintending Engineer, TWAD Board, Erode - Tiruppur - Karur Circle.

4. The Executive Engineer, TWAD Board, RWS Division, Karur.

..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to pay the outstanding amount of Rs. 32,19,051.12/- along with interest to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025 and 04.03.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy For Respondents :

Ms.S.Mekala, Standing Counsel *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.32,19,051.12 together with interest to the petitioner based on the petitioner's representations dated 30.06.2025 and 04.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. According to the petitioner, in respect of the work done by the petitioner for the respondents, a sum of Rs.32,19,051.12 is due and payable by the respondents. The petitioner had given representations dated 30.06.2025 and 04.03.2026 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the said representations have not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner also submits that the amount claimed by the petitioner is an acknowledged debt. According to him, only under those circumstances, the petitioner is constrained to file the present writ petition.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representations.

For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representations dated 30.06.2025 and 04.03.2026 seeking recovery of a sum of Rs.32,19,051.12 in respect of the work done by the petitioner on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm To 1.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board), Chennai.

2.The Chief Engineer, TWAD Board Coimbatore.

3.The Superintending Engineer, TWAD Board, Erode - Tiruppur - Karur Circle.

4.The Executive Engineer, TWAD Board, RWS Division, Karur.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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