S.Boopathy v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Boopathy, Managing Partner, M/s.SRM Construction, Office at 4th Floor, D.No.7 & 9, New No.17, Ocean Rajeswari Tower, Sri Ram Nagar North Street, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Fort Main Road, Salem - 636 001.

2.The Commissioner and Managing Director, Salem Smart City Limited, Salem - 636 001.

3.The Executive Engineer, Salem Corporation and Managing Director, Salem Smart City Limited, Salem - 636 001.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to disburse the outstanding amount of Rs.9,25,73,142/- along with an interest of 1/4

18% per annum calculated till the date of realization within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.K.Kumaresan For Respondents : Mr.C.Prabakaran for R1 Government Counsel Ms.N.Devi for R2, R3

O R D E R

By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to disburse the outstanding amount of Rs.9,25,73,142/- along with interest of 18% per annum calculated till the date of realization. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was awarded the works relating to Redevelopment of Periyar Complex (ABD Area); Redevelopment of Bose Maidan Stage, Toilet and Complex (ABD Area); Redevelopment of Nehru Kalaiarangam for Salem City Municipal Corporation and the petitioner completed the entire works, however, a sum of Rs.9,25,73,142/- has not yet been disbursed to the petitioner. In this regard, the petitioner 2/4

made representations to the respondents and the last of such representation was made on 21.03.2026, however, there is no response. Hence, this Court may, without going into the merits of the case, issue direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2026 and to pass appropriate orders, within a reasonable time frame.

4.Considering the limited relief now sought for by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.06.2026 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

M.DHANDAPANI,J.

pri To 1.The District Collector, Fort Main Road, Salem - 636 001.

2.The Commissioner and Managing Director, Salem Smart City Limited, Salem - 636 001.

3.The Executive Engineer, Salem Corporation and Managing Director, Salem Smart City Limited, Salem - 636 001.

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