1 WP No. 50270 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT of JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HONoURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP Nos. 50270, 50281, 50283, 50277, 50287, 50282, 50279, 50278, 50288, 48778, 48773 and 48770 of 2025 And WMP No. 56266 of 2025 and WMP No. 56260 of 2025, WMP No. 56280 of 2025, WMP No. 56257 of 2025, WMP No. 56255 of 2025, WMP No. 56248 of 2025, WMP No. 56281 of 2025, WMP No. 56265 of 2025, WMP No. 56275 of 2025, WMP No. 56274 of 2025, WMP No. 56268 of 2025, WMP No. 56264 of 2025, WMP No. 56263 of 2025, WMP No. 56267 of 2025, WMP No. 56256 of 2025, WMP No. 56270 of 2025, WMP No. 56279 of 2025, WMP No. 56246 of 2025, WMP No. 56262 of 2025, WMP No. 56269 of 2025, WMP No. 56247 of 2025, WMP No. 56261 of 2025, WMP No. 56271 of 2025, WMP No. 56272 of 2025, WMP No. 56276 of 2025, WMP No. 56259 of 2025, WMP No. 56258 of 2025, WMP No. 54472 of 2025, WMP No. 54471 of 2025, WMP No. 54462 of 2025, WMP No. 54464 of 2025, WMP No. 54461 of 2025, WMP No. 54469 of 2025, WMP No. 54455 of 2025, WMP No. 54454 of 2025, & WMP No. 54457 of 2025 1. M/s.Nanchil Conductors Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.T.Nellaiappan, Flat F-2, EminentsPrakalaya, 6C Manimegalai Street, East Tambaram, Chennai -600 059 Petitioner Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2 WP No. 50270 of 2025 M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management – I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50281 of 2025 1. M/s.Madras Cable Industries Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.Chetan Gulati, 39/12, Vrindavan Apartments, Thanikachalam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer, Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Respondent(s) WP No. 50277 of 2025 1. M/s. Ram Conductors Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.Annivarshan Ramkumar, No. 3/3-22A, Salem Main Road, Kunandiyur, Gonur Post, Mettur Dam, Salem -636 404. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50287 of 2025 1. M/s. Satyashree Balaji Wires and Cables Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.Himmatlal Patel, No. F-1, F Block, 3rd Street, Thanikachalam Nagar, Ponniammanmedu, Chennai 600 110. Petitioner(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50282 of 2025 1. M/s.Simandhar Industries, Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.J.Ashok, A7-C, SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi 601 201. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 5 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. WP No. 50283 of 2025 M/s.Hind Metal Industries, Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.Himmatlal Patel. No.F-1, F Block, 3rd Street, Thanikachalam Nagar, Ponniammanmedu, Chennai-600 110. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50279 of 2025 1. M/s.Electrical Engineering Equipment Company, Rep. by its Authorised Representative, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 6 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Mr.Vidhwath Shankar, New No. 10, Old No. 39, 3rd Trust Cross Street, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai - 600 028. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50278 of 2025 1. M/s. H.M.Conductors and Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.Chetan Gulati, 39/12, Vrindavan Apartments, Thanikachalam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 7 WP No. 50270 of 2025 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50288 of 2025 1. M/s.Shaanvi Electronics, Rep. by its Authorised Representative, Mr.K.Bhaskaran, 158-B, E.E. Industrial Estate, OMR, Perungudi, Chennai - 600 093. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., rep. by its Chairman cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer, Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 8 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Respondent(s) WP No. 48778 of 2025 1. M/s.Vikasini Conductors Rep. By Its Authorised Representative, Mr.K.Bhaskaran, 149-b, E.E. Industrial Estate, Omr, Perungudi, Chennai 600 093 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd Rep. By Its Chairman Cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 2.The Chief Engineer Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management – I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 48773 of 2025 1. M/s.Goutham Conductors Pvt. Ltd. Rep. By Its Authorised Representative, Mr.J.Ashok, 84, Thambu Lane, Royapuram, Chennai 600 013. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd Rep. By Its Chairman Cum Managing https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 9 WP No. 50270 of 2025 Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 2.The Chief Engineer Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 48770 of 2025 1. M/s.Anam Electrical Manufacturing Co., Dept of India Fruits Pvt. Ltd., Rep. By Its Authorised Representative, Mr.A.V.Seshakumar Reddy, No. 61, T.T.K.Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd Rep. By Its Chairman Cum Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 2.The Chief Engineer Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 10 WP No. 50270 of 2025 M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002. Respondent(s) WP No. 50270 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-6/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 500 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001762/ D. 01/25. WP No. 50281 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-9/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1000 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001765/ D. 01/25. WP No. 50283 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-11/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 800 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001767/ D. 01/25. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 11 WP No. 50270 of 2025 WP No. 50277 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-8/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1250 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001764/ D. 01/25 WP No. 50287 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/ MM/SE/ MM-I/EEC/ F. M148/ D. 22-12/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 950 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/ MM/SE/MMI/ EEC/AEE5/ Specn. M148/ 2025-26/ PO.No.3000001768/ D. 01/25. WP No. 50282 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/ MM/SE/ MM-I/EEC /F. M148/ D. 22-3/2025 issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1030 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/ SE/MMI/EEC/ AEE5/Specn. M148/2025-26/ PO.No.3000001759/ D. 01/25. WP No. 50279 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 12 WP No. 50270 of 2025 22-7/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1100 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001763/ D. 01/25. WP No. 50278 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-10/2025 issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1000 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn. M148/2025-26/ PO.No.3000001766/ D. 01/25 WP No. 50288 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-5/2025issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1500 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001761/ D. 01/25. WP No. 48778 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-4/2025 issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1500 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn. M148/2025-26/D.20-4/25. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 13 WP No. 50270 of 2025 WP No. 48773 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MM-I/EEC/F. M148/D. 22-1/2025 issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 1000 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001757/ D. 01/25. WP No. 48770 of 2025 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for records of the Show Cause Notice dated 28.11.2025 bearing number Lr.No.CE /MM/SE/MM-I /EEC/F. M148/D. 22-2/2025 issued by the 2nd Respondent and quash the same and consequently, direct the Respondents to procure 530 Kms of 7/2.50 mm AAA Conductors at the all inclusive price of Rs.49,570/- per Km of AAA Conductors conductor from the Petitioner pursuant to the Purchase Order dated 20.08.2025 bearing number.Lr.No.CE/MM/SE/MMI/EEC/AEE5/Specn.M148/2025-26/PO.No.3000 001758/ D. 01/25. In all WPs For Petitioner: Mr.N.L.Rajah, Senior Counsel For Mr.K.R.Arun Shabari For Respondents: Mr.P.S.Raman, Advocate General, Assisted by Mr.D.R.Arunkumar Standing Counsel For R1 to R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 14 WP No. 50270 of 2025 COMMON ORDER The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Advocate General appearing for the respondents submitted that, during the pendency of the present writ petitions, a purchase order was issued to the petitioners. In this regard, the third respondent filed a position report dated 17.03.2026 before this Court. 2.In view of the position report filed by the third respondent , these twelve writ petitions are disposed of. The position report filed by the third respondent shall form part of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 17-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No uma https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 15 WP No. 50270 of 2025 To 1.The Chairman cum Managing Director, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002 2.The Chief Engineer, Material Management, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. 3.The Superintending Engineer Material Management - I, M/s.Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd., 4th Floor/Western Wing/NPKRR Maaligai, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 16 WP No. 50270 of 2025 M.DHANDAPANI J. uma WP Nos. 50270, 50281, 50283, 50277, 50287, 50282, 50279, 50278, 50288, 48778, 48773 and 48770 of 2025 And WMP Nos. 56266, 56260. 56280,56257, 56255,56248, 56281, 56265, 56275, 56274, 56268, 56264, 56263, 56267, 56256, 56270, 56279, 56246, 56262, 56269, 56247, 56261, 56271, 56272 56276, 56259, 56258, 54472, 54471, 54462, 54464, 54461, 54469, 54455, 54454 &54457 of 2025 17-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis