K.Prakash Kumar v. State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.12.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN K.Prakash Kumar .. Petitioner -vs1. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By the Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

3. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

4. The Engineer-in-Chief, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

5. The Chief Engineer, WRD, Trichy Region, Pudukottai Road, P.B.No.803, Subramaniapuram, Trichy 620 020.

6. The Superintending Engineer, Upper Cauvery Basin, Salem 636 007.

7. The Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai 600 016.

8. Samy Construction, Rep. By its Proprietor S.Manivel, No.2/1-184, Salem Main Road, Kunjandiyur, Gonur Post, Mettur Dam, Salem 636 404.

.. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1, 3 to 6 to constitute an Independent Technical Expert Committee, comprising persons with proven dam safety expertise, to conduct a comprehensive technical audit of the work executed by respondent No.8, in renewal of sluice shutters at Stanley Reservoir under Agreement No.2/SE/2024-25, including verification of the quality, material specifications, and weight of all fabricated and installed shutter(s) as against contract and statutory requirements, investigation of reported leakages, identification of causes for delay in project completion and submission of a detailed report to this Court on all such findings, safety and tender compliance and recommended remedial steps.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.K.Sriram Senior Counsel for M/s.Thirumalai Rajagopal For Respondents :

Mr.K.Karthik Jagannath Govt. Advocate for RR 1 to 6 * * * * *

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Having heard the learned senior counsel for the petitioner at length, we are not satisfied that the petitioner has come with proper research to satisfy the Court that the specifications given in the tender notice are contrary to the standard technical specifications for the purpose of installation, renewal and erection of sluice shutters. Petition is, therefore, dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the interim application stands closed. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 01.12.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No sra

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.

(sra)

1. The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

3. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its Secretary, Water Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

4. The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

5. The Chief Engineer, WRD, Trichy Region, Pudukottai Road, P.B.No.803, Subramaniapuram, Trichy 620 020.

6. The Superintending Engineer, Upper Cauvery Basin, Salem 636 007.

7. The Director, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, No.293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai 600 016.

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