Vijay. N v. The District Collector / Inspector Of Panchayats

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 21.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI N.Vijay ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector/Inspector of Panchayats, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Panchayat Secretary, Ramanathapuram District Panchayats, Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Block Development Officer, Ramanathapuram Panchayat Union, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to release the entire amounts of Rs.38,72,121/- to the petitioner for sanctioned Tendering (Contract) work was completed in laying Panchayat Union Tharr Road work, based on the petitioner representation dated 20.11.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sathiya Singh For Respondents 1 & 3 : Mr.S.Kameshwaran Government Advocate For 2nd Respondent : Mr.J.Ashok 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed, seeking to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.11.2023 and thereafter direct the respondent 1 to 3 to release entire amount of Rs.38,72,121/- to the petitioner for sanctioned Contract work was completed in laying Panchayat Union Thar Road. 2.Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the entire materials available on record.

3.When the matter was came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 3 submitted that already the second respondent has settled an amount of Rs.5,00,000/- and the remaining amount will be settled within a period of three months. 4.Recording the said submission and considering the fact that huge amount is involved, this Court hereby direct the respondents to take effective steps to disburse the entire remaining amount within a period of three months from the date of receipt of copy of this order. If the amount is not paid, any further delay would entitled the petitioner for an interest at the rate of 7.5%.

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5.In view of the above, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 21.01.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes Mrn To 1.The District Collector/Inspector of Panchayats, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The District Panchayat Secretary, Ramanathapuram District Panchayats, Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Block Development Officer, Ramanathapuram Panchayat Union, Ramanathapuram.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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