M.Ramakrishnan v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.02.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.3670 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.2974 of 2026 M.Ramakrishnan
...Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Assistant Director, Town Panchayat (Special Grade), Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Executive Officer, Ponnamaravathi Special Grade Town Panchayat, Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the impugned tender notification dated 21.01.2026 Na.Ka.No.146/2025 issued by the 3rd respondent for collecting fee in Weekly Market/ Daily market belonging to Ponnamaravathi Special Grade Town Panchayat quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to issue retender adhering to the Tamilnadu Tender Transparency Rules for collecting fee in Weekly Market/ Daily market belonging to Ponnamaravathi Special Grade Town Panchayat. 1/4
For Petitioner : M/s.G.Sailendrababu For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate for R1 and R2 M/s.K.Malathi for R3
ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed challenging a tender notification issued by the third respondent.
2. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2, on written instructions submits the tender notification has been withdrawn.
3. Recording the same, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 24.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4
To
1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Assistant Director, Town Panchayat (Special Grade), Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Executive Officer, Ponnamaravathi Special Grade Town Panchayat, Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai District.
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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.
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