WP No. 16116 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 16116 of 2026 M/s.Palaniappan and Co., rep. by its partner P.Thirukumaran, No.7/445, Pudupalayam, Kannadipalayam (Po) Bhavani (TK) Erode-638414. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, 31 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. 2. The Chief Engineer TWAD Board, No.30, Bharathi park Road, Siruvani Nagar, Coimbatore-43. 3. The Executive Engineer TWAD Board RWS Division, Uthagamandalam. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER – This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the payment due to the petitioner to the tune of Rs.81,86,691/- in respect of Agreement No.CE/ CBE/ No.16/ 2022-2023 dated 07.12.2022 together with interest at the rate of 6 % per annum. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16116 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.S.Viswanathan, Senior Counsel for Ms.T.Hemalatha For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Mekhala, Standing Counsel O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.81,86,691/- to the petitioner in respect of the work done by the petitioner under the lumpsum agreement dated 07.12.2022 entered into between the petitioner and the 1st respondent. 2.According to the petitioner, the claim amount has been duly acknowledged by the respondents and it is an admitted sum. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s claim. The petitioner has also filed supporting documents along with this Writ Petition to substantiate that the petitioner’s claim is an admitted sum. However, this Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the same. 3.For the foregoing reasons, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s claim, directs the 1st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16116 of 2026 dated 01.04.2026, seeking for payment of a sum of Rs.81,86,691/- for the work done by the petitioner in respect of the lumpsum agreement dated 07.12.2022 entered into between the petitioner and the 1st respondent Board, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 22-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GSA To 1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, 31 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. 2. The Chief Engineer TWAD Board, No.30, Bharathi park Road, Siruvani Nagar, Coimbatore-43. 3. The Executive Engineer TWAD Board RWS Division, Uthagamandalam. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16116 of 2026 ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. GSA WP No. 16116 of 2026 22-04-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis