W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 IVR and Co. Rep. by I.Antony Larance ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. 2. The Commissioner, Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation, No. 58, Bharathidasan Salai, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli - 620001. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 18.07.2026 and release the bill amount of Rs.92.25 Lakhs payable to the petitioner for the works executed under 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 Package Nos.4, 7 and 18 of the SFC-URDF 2025-2026 Scheme, within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr. D.Senthil For R1 : Mr.R.Ramasamy, Counsel for State O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 18.07.2026 and release the bill amount of Rs.92.25 Lakhs payable to the petitioner for the works executed under Package Nos.4, 7 and 18 of the SFC-URDF 2025-2026 Scheme, within a time frame. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the second respondent is dispensed with. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had executed the works entrusted under Package Nos. 4, 7 and 18 of the SFC-URDF 2025–2026 Scheme to the satisfaction of the respondents and that a sum of Rs.92.25 lakhs is payable to the petitioner towards the bill amount for the works so executed. It is submitted that, despite completion of the works, the respondents have failed to release the said amount. In this regard, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 18.07.2026 to the second respondent, requesting release of the pending bill amount. It is further submitted that, despite receipt of the said representation, the second respondent has not passed any orders thereon nor released the amount due to the petitioner. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the second respondent, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 5. The learned counsel further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. 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. No costs. 29.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 To 1. The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005. 2. The Commissioner, Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation, No. 58, Bharathidasan Salai, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli - 620001. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.21521 of 2026 DATED : 29.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis