N.Arunagirisamy v. The Chairman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.06.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.13679 and 13683 of 2025 N.Arunagirisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai 2.The Manager, Marketing and Service, Tirunelveli Housing Unit, Tirunelveli 3.The Executive Engineer and ADO, Tirunelveli Housing Unit, Tirunelveli.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the impugned paper publication issued by the respondents 2 and 3 herein in Se.Ma.Tho.E/535/Varaikalai/2025 in Daily Thanthi and Indian Express newspapers dated 28.05.2025 inviting applications for E-Tender-cum-E-Auction notice with respect to Sl.No.4, Code No.TV106, Page No. 1 of 5

school and playground in Tenkasi and quash the same as illegal and further directing the respondent herein to issue Retender Cum Auction notice with specific terms and condition by considering the petitioner's objection submitted through e-mail dated 29.06.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Nallathambi For R3 : Mr.S.Velmurugan Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned tender notification, dated 28.05.2025 and directing the respondent herein to issue Re-tender Cum Auction notice with specific terms and condition by considering the petitioner's objection submitted through e-mail dated 29.06.2025.

2. The petitioner has challenged the impugned tender notification dated 28.05.2025 in respect of Serial No.4 for auctioning the rights for School and playground measuring an extent of 43,200 square feet near Tenkasi Bus stand.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no condition prescribed and therefore, there is a possibility of land being Page No. 2 of 5

used for other purpose though it was ear marked to school and playground.

4. A challenge to the impugned tender notification at the 11th hour cannot be countenanced. Since the land is earmarked for school and playground, the respondents shall ensure that after the evaluation of the technical and financial bids, agreements are signed and sale deeds are executed, the prospective bidders shall be put to such such terms to ensure that the land is only for school and playground and not for any other purpose.

5. The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 30.06.2025 Sn Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order Page No. 3 of 5

To 1.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai 2.The Manager, Marketing and Service, Tirunelveli Housing Unit, Tirunelveli 3.The Executive Engineer and ADO, Tirunelveli Housing Unit, Tirunelveli.

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C.SARAVANAN , J.

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