S.Kannan v. The Additional Chief Forest Conservator

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Additional Chief Forest Conservator, Madurai.

2.The Wild Life Warden, Megamalai Wildlife Division, Theni.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take necessary action over the petitioner's representation dated 17.12.2020, with respect to disbursement of the arrear funds that the second respondent has to pay the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Gururaj For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner was awarded the contract of constructing Forest Range Quarters at Mayiladum Parai at Orathanadu range during 2017-18. The petitioner was the lowest tenderer. Admittedly, the petitioner had completed the works. The building is presently in use. Therefore, the petitioner must be paid the entire contract value. A substantial sum has already been paid. The balance amount shall be paid to the petitioner within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If within three months the said balance amount is paid, it will not carry interest. If it is not paid within the aforesaid time limit, it will carry interest at a rate of 6% per annum from the date of arising of the cause of action.

3.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Additional Chief Forest Conservator, Madurai.

2.The Wild Life Warden, Megamalai Wildlife Division, Theni.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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