Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5405/2016disposed of

Indian Institute Of Architects v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2017-09-08Honourable Mr Justice K.K. Sasidharan,Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 08.09.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.[MD].No.5405 of 2016 and W.M.P(MD).Nos.4846 and 4847 of 2016 Indian Institute of Architects, Represented by its Chairman, Trichy Centre, Trichy.

... Petitioner Vs.

1. State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by Secretary to the Government, State Highways Department.

Secretariat, st. George Fort, Chennai.

2. The Chief Engineer(H)C&M, Office of the Superintending Engineer (H),C & M,(Construction & Maintenance), TVS Tolgate, Trichy - 20.

3. The Superintending Engineer (H), C & M (Construction & Maintenance) TVS. Tolgate, Trichy -20.

4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (River Conservancy Division) Water Resource Organization, Trichy-1.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to remove the present solid brick parapet wall built in the "Cauvery River Bridge", Trichy and to reconstruct a new parapet wall with a standard and structurally sound as suggested by the 'Expert Committee'.

For Petitioner : M/s.U.Nirmalarani For Respondents : Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen, Additional Government Pleader https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

O R D E R

************* [Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.] The writ petitioner is aggrieved by the manner in which the parapet wall has been built on the Cauvery River Bridge, Trichy. 2.This writ petition has been filed by an expert committee. It is contended that the construction of new parapet wall is not in terms of standard specifications. Several other technical defects have been highlighted in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition. The petitioner has also given a representation on 07.12.2015 in this regard.

3.This Court directs the third respondent to enquire into the matter and pass appropriate orders within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AD-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary to the Government, State Highways Department. Secretariat, st. George Fort, Chennai.

2. The Chief Engineer(H)C&M, Office of the Superintending Engineer (H),C & M,(Construction &Maintenance), TVS Tolgate, Trichy-20.

3. The Superintending Engineer (H), C & M (Construction & Maintenance) T.V.S.Tolgate, Trichy-20.

4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (River Conservancy Division) Water Resource Organisation, Trichy-1.

+ 1 cc TO M/s.U.Nirmalarani , Advocate in SR No. 77970 +1cc to The Special Government Pleader in SR.No.78003 smi AE/KK/SAR3/13.10.2017/2P/7C W.P.[MD].No.5405 of 2016 08.09.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/