V.Sekar v. The Chief Executive Officer

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH V.Sekar Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chief Executive Officer Taminadu Khadi And Village, Industries Board, Kuralagam, Chennai 600 104.

2.The Princpal Secretary Handlooms, Handicraft Textiles & Khadi Department, Secretariat, Chennai Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to follow the procedures laid down by the state Government of Tamilnadu relating to the Tender processes while awarding contract.

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Mr.S.K.Bose For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Veda Bagath Singh Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to follow the procedure laid down by the Government of Tamil Nadu relating to the Tender processes adopted by the 1st respondent. 2.Heard Mr.S.K.Bose, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.E.Veda Bagath Singh, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3.In the considered view of this Court, the 1st respondent being the instrumentality of the State cannot grant any contract otherwise than by adopting tender processes. This position was further clarified by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents. In view of the same, no further orders are required to be passed in this writ petition.

3/5 4.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No Costs. 20-06-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To 1.The Chief Executive Officer Taminadu Khadi And Village, Industries Board, Kuralagam, Chennai 600 104.

2.The Princpal Secretary Handlooms, Handicraft Textiles & khadi Deaprtmetn, Secretariat, Chennai

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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