W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No.18718 of 2026 M/s.Sakthi Body Works, Rep.by its Proprietor, A.M.Elangovan ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003. 2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VII, No.536, Thiruvallur High Road, Ambattur, Chennai-600 053. 3.The Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Central Chennai Depot, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.3, Adhithanar Salai, Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Central Chennai Depot, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.3, Adhithanar Salai, Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 5.The Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.98,520/- (Rupees Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of bill till the date of realization. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Beulah Jonh Selvaraj For Respondents : Mr.Abishek Murthy O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.98,520/- (Rupees Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of bill till the date of realization. 2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner Firm is a Contractor and is engaged in the business of vehicle body building and repair works, including https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 fabrication and maintenance of buses, trucks. The petitioner Firm entered into a work Contract with the fourth respondent and after completing the entire work, the petitioner raised a bill dated 16.03.2019 for a sum of Rs.98,520/-. However, the respondents have failed to settle the amount, thereby, the petitioner made representations dated 07.11.2025, 15.12.2025, 12.01.2026, 24.01.2026 and 17.04.2026, however, no action was taken. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents. 5. In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssb To 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003. 2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VII, No.536, Thiruvallur High Road, Ambattur, Chennai-600 053. 3.The Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Central Chennai Depot, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.3, Adhithanar Salai, Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Central Chennai Depot, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.3, Adhithanar Salai, Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. 5.The Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.18718 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssb W.P.No.18718 of 2026 02.06.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis