M/S.Rajahari Construction v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M/S.Rajahari Construction, through its Partner, S.Ayyanar, S/o.M.Subramani, No.23, Gurunagar 2nd Street, Narayanapuram, Madurai-14.

... Petitioner /vs./ The Commissioner, Karur Municipality, Karur, Karur District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned communication in Na.Ka.No.E1/4625/2014 dated 28.07.2020 on the file of the Respondent and set aside the same as illegal and consequently direct the Respondent to pay a sum of Rs.8,20,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs and twenty thousand only) with the interest at the rate of 15% per annum from 31.01.2018 till the date of payment.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh For Respondent : Mr.J.Senthil Kumaraiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner had carried out certain contractual works for the respondent Municipality. But the bill amount has not been settled in full. Seeking payment of the balance amount, this writ petition has been filed. 3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, on instructions, submitted that the amount payable to the writ petitioner will be paid within 8 weeks. 4.Recording the said submission, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Index : Yes / No 26.08.2022 Internet : Yes / No mm 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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