G.Manikandan, v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P(MD)Nos.8523 & 8524 of 2019 G.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary, Department of School Education, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

2.The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 06.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to procure the printed practical work book for science subjects for Class XI and Class XII students of Government and Government Aided Schools by inviting tender in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and consequently direct the respondents to ensure transparency in procuring printed question papers by following the provisions of Section 16(i) of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Sivakumar For Respondents : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a direction directing the respondents to procure the printed practical workbook for science subjects for Classes XI and XII students of Government and Government Aided Schools by inviting tender in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1989.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.This Writ Petition is not filed in the interest of the petitioner. It is in the nature of Public Interest Litigation. Therefore, the petitioner has no personal interest of procurement over the purchase of records books, question papers and other books required for students in the private printing presses. That apart, now it has been changed and all the papers and books are procured from the Government authorized presses. Therefore, the direction sought for in this Writ Petition cannot be considered. Hence, this Writ Petition is devoid of merits 2/4

and the same is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 04.12.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps To 1.The Principal Secretary, Represented by Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of School Education, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

2.The Director of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai - 06.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

ps Order made in 04.12.2024 4/4