The Chief Engineer v. The Chairman
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 17-10-2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.P. Nos. 39355, 39356 & 39358 of 2025 and W.M.P.Nos.44198, 44196 & 44199 of 2025 In all the three writ petitions:
The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd., TANTRANSCO, No. 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.
..Petitioner Vs
1. The Chairman Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Head Quarters - II, Jaipur.
2. M/s. Maharaja Cables, Represented by its Partner Mr. Anil Agarwal, E-93 (A and B), Phase -1, RIICO Ind Area, Bhwadi - 301019, Rajasthan.
..Respondents Prayer in W.P.No.39355 of 2025: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari calling for records in respect of the impugned award dated 19.08.2025 passed in Case No. RJ / 02/ S / JPQ / 00733 by the 1st respondent and quash the same as against the principles of natural justice.
Prayer in W.P.No.39356 of 2025: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari calling for the
records in respect of the impugned award dated 19.08.2025 passed in Case No. RJ / 02/ S / JPQ / 00731 by the 1st respondent and quash the same as against the principles of natural justice.
Prayer in W.P.No.39358 of 2025: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records in respect of the impugned award dated 19.08.2025 passed in Case No. RJ / 02/ S / JPQ / 00732 by the 1st respondent and quash the same as against the principles of natural justice.
In all the writ petitions:
For Petitioner:
Mr. S.T.Raja COMMON ORDER The impugned orders have been passed by the 1st respondent, who is seated at Jaipur. There is a vibrant Court functioning in Jaipur under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Rajasthan. Even though a part of the cause of action could have arisen in Chennai, the principle of forum conveniens persuades me to direct the petitioner to approach the Courts in Rajasthan.
2. Mr. S.T.Raja seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petitions with liberty to approach the High Court at Rajasthan. Permission is
granted. The writ petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions stand closed. 17-10-2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Note to Registry: The Registry is directed to return the original impugned orders to Mr.S.T.Raja after getting usual endorsement. Kj To The Chairman Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Head Quarters - II, Jaipur.
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.
kj W.P. Nos. 39355, 39356 & 39358 of 2025 and W.M.P.Nos.44198, 44196 & 44199 of 2025 17-10-2025