S.K.And Co, Rep. By Its Partner, v. The Superintending Engineer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P(MD).No.23637 of 2025 S.K. and Company, Represented by its Partner M.Karuppasamy, S/o.Muthiah Murugan, No.10/1, 5th Streetm Canara Bank Colony, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Superintending Engineer, Water Resource Department, Vaipar Basin Circle, Virudhunagar.

2.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Vaipar Basin Division, Virudhunagar.

...Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to issue spot inspection certificate by consider the Petitioner's application dated 25.08.25 in respect of the work of Anicut across Vaipar river to feed Nambipuram tank in Muthiapuram Village, Thoothukudi District and also to permit the Petitioner to participate in the tender issued by 1st Respondent dated 18.08.25 for the work stated above.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Selva Aditya.S For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Badurus Zaman Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is disposed of at the time of admission after hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appears on behalf of the respondents.

2.This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 2nd respondent to issue the spot inspection report by considering the petitioner's application, dated 25.08.2025, in respect of the work relating to the construction of an Anicut across the Vaipar river to feed the Nambipuram tank in Muthiapuram Village, Thoothukudi District.

3. It is noticed that the 1st respondent floated a tender on 18.08.2025, which requires the submission of a site inspection report on or before the last date fixed for submitting the bid.

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4. It is submitted that the petitioner made an application for issuance of the site inspection report on 25.08.2025. However, till date, the report has not been issued. It is further submitted that unless the petitioner secures the said report by 02.09.2025, he will be disqualified from participating in the tender process.

5. The learned counsel for the petitioner drew attention to the decision rendered by this Court in W.P.(MD) Nos.15667 and 15668 of 2025, dated 10.06.2025.

6. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents, on the other hand, submitted that the petitioner can visit the site tomorrow at any time.

7. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be present at the site on 30.08.2025 between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. 3/5

8. Recording the aforesaid submission, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to be present at the site tomorrow between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. The 2nd respondent shall also be present at the site during the said time and thereafter issue the site inspection report to the petitioner, thereby enabling him to submit his bid on 02.09.2025.

9. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Indu To 1.The Superintending Engineer, Water Resource Department, Vaipar Basin Circle, Virudhunagar.

2.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Vaipar Basin Division, Virudhunagar.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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