T.Anbalagan v. The Superintending Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.08.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE WP.No.24074 of 2023 and W.M.P.Nos.23557 and 23558 of 2023 T.Anbalagan

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The Superintending Engineer, (H) (C&M), Chennai Circle, Chennai.

2.The Divisional Engineer-II, Quality Control Division, Guindy, Chennai-600 032

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the first respondent from opening the tender documents in respect of tender notice No.20/202324/HDO dated 25.07.2023 of the first respondent herein in respect of the works under Sl.No.1 and 2 viz. widening from SL to IL, strengthening, improvements to riding quality and rebuilding works Madurantakam (H) C&M Sub Division Jurisdiction (CHN-025) and widening from 2L to 2LPV and Strengthening at Km 7/8 - 9/6 & 14/0 - 15/4 of Madukarai - Kadaolore Road including Reconstruction of Box culvert at Km 9/6, 14/8, without issuing the quality certificate to the petitioner and receiving the bids of the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.L.Gandhimathi Senior Counsel For Respondent : Mr.C.Kathiravan Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2

ORDER

The petitioner intends to participate in the tender floated by the State Highways Department, for which he should have obtained a quality certificate. Therefore, the petitioner has made a representation before the second respondent, however, the same has not been considered. 2.Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the certificate has since been issued to enable the petitioner to participate in the tender, the learned counsel seeks the leave of the Court to withdraw this Writ Petition.

3.Leave granted.

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4.In view of the above submission, this petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No Costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

17.08.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Anu To 1.The Superintending Engineer, (H) (C&M), Chennai Circle, Chennai.

2.The Divisional Engineer-II, Quality Control Division, Guindy, Chennai-600 032 N.SESHASAYEE, J., 3/4

Anu WP.No.24074 of 2023 and W.M.P.Nos.23557 and 23558 of 2023 17.08.2023 4/4