W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 K.Rajkumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 004. 2.The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Tirunelveli – 627 002. 3.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 4.The Commissioner, Virudhunagar Municipality, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the fourth respondent to take necessary steps to release the remaining amount Rs.26,00,000/- in view of 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 representation dated 08.05.2025 within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jothi Basu For Respondents : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff (R1 to R3) counsel for State : Mr.N.M.M.Abishek Pandian (R4) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the fourth respondent to take necessary steps to release the balance amount of Rs.26,00,000/-, in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2025, within such time as may be fixed by this Court. 2.By consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is entitled to the release of the balance amount of Rs.26,00,000/-. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 08.05.2025 to the fourth respondent requesting the release of the said amount. However, despite the lapse of considerable time, no action has been taken on the said representation. Left with no other efficacious remedy, the petitioner has approached this Court by filing the present Writ Petition seeking an appropriate direction. 4.The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that the petitioner would be satisfied if this Court issues a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim, this 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2025 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, after affording an adequate opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all other necessary or interested parties, if any. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 23.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No ps 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 To 1.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 004. 2.The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Tirunelveli – 627 002. 3.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 4.The Commissioner, Virudhunagar Municipality, Virudhunagar District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. ps W.P(MD)No.20822 of 2026 23.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis