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Madras High CourtWP/18717/2026disposed of with direction

M/S.Sakthi Body Works v. The Commissioner,

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Sakthi Body Works, Rep.by its Proprietor, A.M.Elangovan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003.

2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VI, Pattalam, Chennai-600 012.

3.The Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Regional Office (Central), Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.12B/36, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Regional Office (Central), Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.12B/36, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.79,982/- (Rupees Seventy Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty Two Only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of bill till the date of realization.

For Petitioner :

Mr.N.Beulah Jonh Selvaraj For Respondents :

Mr.Abishek Murthy

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.79,982/- (Rupees Seventy Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty Two Only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of bill till the date of realization.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner Firm is a Contractor and is engaged in the business of vehicle body building and repair works, including fabrication and maintenance of buses, trucks. The petitioner Firm entered into a work Contract with the fourth respondent and after completing the entire work, the petitioner raised a bill dated 27.12.2018 for a sum of Rs.79,982/-. However, the respondents have failed to settle the amount, thereby, the petitioner made

representations dated 07.11.2025 and 17.04.2026, however, no action was taken. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

5. In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssb To 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003.

2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VI, Pattalam, Chennai-600 012.

3.The Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Regional Office (Central), Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.12B/36, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Regional Office (Central), Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.12B/36, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

ssb 02.06.2026