T.Anand v. District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 17-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ T.Anand Proprietor of M/s.Meena Construction, No.4, Elupakkam Village, Medur Post, Ponneri, Thiruvallur- 601 204.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. District Collector Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
2. Project Director District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
3. Executive Engineer District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to forthwith release the security deposit and retained amounts payable to petitioner in respect of the works executed by him, aggregating to a sum of Rs.29,50,386 /- (Rupees Twenty Nine Lakhs Fifty Thousand Three Hundred and Eighty Six Only) together with interest at the applicable bank rate from the date on which the
amounts became due till the date of actual payment, with such time as may be stipulated by this court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.Jitendra Kumar For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Sidhartha Vishnu Government Advocate
ORDER
By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to forthwith release the security deposit and retained amounts payable to petitioner in respect of the works executed by him, aggregating a sum of Rs.29,50,386 /-, together with interest.
3. At the outset, learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 07.07.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.
4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition,
there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 07.07.2025 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To
1. District Collector Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
2. Project Director District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
3. Executive Engineer District Rural Development Agency Collectorate, Thiruvallur District, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur- 602 001.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
ANU 17-06-2026