W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.05.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 Rajalingam.M .... Petitioner /Vs/ 1. The District Collector O/o.The District Collector, Sivagangai. 2. The Secretary of Panchayat, Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 3. The President Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 4. The Executive Officer Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 5. The Assistant Engineer Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 6. The Zonal Assistant Block Development Officer, O/o. the Zonal Assistant Block Development Officer, Sivagangai. 7. The Block Development Officer O/o. the Block Development Officer, Sivagangai. .... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the balance of 10 percent amount to the petitioner from public contribution fund for work completed by the petitioner as per the Jal Jeevan Mission by considering the petitioner representation dated 04.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Parthiban For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesh Additional Government Pleader for R1 ORDER The petitioner is a successful bidder under Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme and work was allotted to the petitioner under the contract. The petitioner has also completed the work and has made a representation on 04.04.2025, seeking release 10 % amount, which is still not released for the work already completed. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 2. I have heard the learned counsel on either side. 3. Considering the limited scope of the writ petition, the seventh respondent shall consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2025 and on merits and take a decision with regard to the petitioner's entitlement of the balance 10%. If petitioner found to be entitled to remaining 10% work completed, the seventh respondent along with second respondent shall take steps to release the amount payable to the petitioner, The said exercise shall be carried out within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No 08.05.2025 am 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 To 1. The District Collector O/o.The District Collector, Sivagangai. 2. The Secretary of Panchayat, Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 3. The President Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 4. The Executive Officer Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 5. The Assistant Engineer Vaniyangudi Panchayat, O/o. Panchayat Union Vaniyangudi, Sivagangai. 6. The Zonal Assistant Block Development Officer, O/o. the Zonal Assistant Block Development Officer, Sivagangai. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 7. The Block Development Officer O/o. the Block Development Officer, Sivagangai. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 P.B. BALAJI , J. am Order made in W.P.(MD)No.14026 of 2025 Dated: 08.05.2025 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis