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M/S.Nataraja Construction v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2025-11-12Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Nataraja Construction, Represented by its Managing Partner N.Rajendran Male, Age 58 yearsm S/o.R.Natesan, No.34/86, Kasianna Street, Narayanavalasu, Erode District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep By its Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Secretariat,Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009.

2.The Engineer-in-chief Engineer (Buildings), Public Works Department (PWD), Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

3.The Chief Engineer Public Works Department (pwd), Projects, Chepauk, Chennai - 5 4.The Executive Engineer Public Works Department (PWD), Projects Division, Coimbatore District.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to issue a site visit certificate to the Petitioner in respect of the e-Tender Notice No.43/CE/DO2025-26/ Dated 28.10.2025 in so far as S.No.4 work is concerned for construction of four multi-purpose halls in government college of Engineering at Erode District and consequently direct the third respondent to accept the Petitioners Tender Application and to evaluate the same in E-Tender Notice No.43/CE/DO2025-26/ Dated 28.10.2025 in so far as S.No.4 work is concerned.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.M. Esakkiappan For Respondent:

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a directions to the fourth respondent to issue a site visit certificate to the Petitioner in respect of the eTender Notice No.43/CE/DO2025-26/ Dated 28.10.2025 in so far as S.No.4 work is concerned for construction of four multi-purpose halls in government college of Engineering at Erode District and consequently direct the third respondent to accept the Petitioners Tender Application and to evaluate the same in E-Tender Notice No.43/CE/DO2025-26/ Dated 28.10.2025 in so far as S.No.4 work is concerned.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner, a State level first class contractor under Highways Department. The first respondent issued tender notification dated 28.10.2025 regarding construction of four multi-purposes halls, Government College of Engineering, Erode. The tender required bidders to personally inspect the work site and obtain the Work Site inspection certificate and the working condition of plants & Machineries certificate from the third respondent, which were mandatory pre qualification documents. Applications for issuance of these certificate were to be submitted through online on or before 13.11.2025 at 3.00 P.M. And the same will be opened on 14.11.2025 at 3.30 P.M.

3. It is the further case of the petitioner that the petitioner approached the th respondent on 04.11.2025 requesting to issue work site inspection certificates and working condition of the plant and machineries certificates to the them and the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has filed the above said writ petitions.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the 4 th respondent being a public authority, who is duty-bound to process the request made by the petitioner within the prescribed time-lines. The last date for submitting the application is 13.11.2025. Therefore, this Court may direct the 4 th respondent to issue work site inspection certificate and working condition of the plants and machineries certificate to the petitioner by today itself.

5. The learned Special Government Pleader submitted that the certificates will be issued to the petitioner by today itself during office hours.

6. Heard the leaned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.

7. Considering the fact and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the 4 th respondent to issue work site inspection certificate and working condition of the plants and machineries certificates to the petitioner in both the cases by today itself before 5.00 P.M. The petitioner shall collect the same during office hours.

8. With the above directions, the writ petitions are disposed. No costs. 12-11-2025 Rli Note: Issue order copy on 12.11.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Its Principal Secretary To Government,Higher Education Department,Secretariat,Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009 2.The Enginner-in-chief Engineer (buildings), Public Works Department (pwd), Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 3.The Chief Engineer Public Works Department (pwd), Projects, Chepauk, Chennai - 5 4.The Executive Engineer Public Works Department (pwd), Projects Division, Coimbatore District.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli 12-11-2025