Tamilnadu Chamber Of Commerce And Industry v. The State Of Tamilnadu Represented By Its Chief Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1451 of 2026 Tamilnadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Represented by its Hony. Secretary, S.Sridhar,

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, 75, Urban Administrative Building, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.

4. The Madurai Corporation, Represented by its Commissioner, Arignar Anna Maligai, Madurai - 625 002.

... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 4th respondent to release the funds of the petitioner to the tune of Rs.38,55,323/- (Rupees Thirty Eight Lakhs Fifty Five Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Three only) considering the representation of the petitioner dated 17.12.2025 and received by the 4th respondent on 18.12.2025 within a time frame as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : M/s.J.Hariharan @ Harish for M/s.KV Law firm For Respondents : M/s.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.N.Dilip Kumar Standing Counsel for R4

ORDER

The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted the prayer sought for in the writ petition has been acceded to by the respondent Corporation.

2. Regarding the same, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. 24.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4

To

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

2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, 75, Urban Administrative Building, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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