W.P.No.24961 of 2026 Page Nos.1/4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 02.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P.No.24961 of 2026 M/s.J.M.Constructions No.166, Hareram Nagar, Rajajipuram, Tiruvallur – 602 001 Rep. By its Partner Murugavel ... Petitioner vs. The Project Director District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tiruvallur – 602 001. … Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to make payment to the tune of Rs.1,41,99,314/- with reasonable interest towards (1) Security Deposit (SD), (2) Performance Security Deposit (PSD) and (3) withheld bill payment for the works executed by the petitioner in the respondent Municipality as detailed in the representation of the petitioner dated 29.12.2025 and the reminders dated 15.05.2026 and 05.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Doraisamy For Respondent : Mr.M.Sivavarthanan Government Counsel ***** https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.24961 of 2026 Page Nos.2/4 O R D E R Mr. M. Sivavarthanan, learned Government Counsel, accepts notice for the respondent. 2. The petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondent to release a sum of Rs.1,41,99,314/- together with reasonable interest towards (i) the Security Deposit (SD), (ii) the Performance Security Deposit (PSD), and (iii) the withheld bill amounts in respect of the works executed by the petitioner for the respondent Municipality. 3. The petitioner, being the successful bidder, was awarded various works by the respondent Municipality. According to the petitioner, all the entrusted works were completed to the satisfaction of the respondent, and the corresponding bills were submitted for payment. It is further contended that, upon successful completion of the works, the petitioner became entitled to refund of the Security Deposit and the Performance Security Deposit, besides payment of the withheld bill amounts. However, despite repeated requests, the respondent Municipality has failed to release the amounts due. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 29.12.2025, followed https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.24961 of 2026 Page Nos.3/4 by reminders dated 15.05.2026 and 05.06.2026. 4. Learned Government Counsel, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner’s representation and the subsequent reminders would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 5. Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.12.2025 and the subsequent reminders dated 15.05.2026 and 05.06.2026 on their own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before passing such orders, the respondent shall afford an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and shall also consider the relevant terms and conditions of the contract governing the parties. No costs. 02.07.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes / No Index : Yes / No mk https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.24961 of 2026 Page Nos.4/4 HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J., mk To The Project Director District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Tiruvallur – 602 001. W.P.No.24961 of 2026 02.07.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis