WP No. 2969 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP No. 2969 of 2026 and WMP Nos. 3326 and 3327 of 2026 M/s.S.M.Enterprices Rep by proprietor, R.Sivakumar No.14/1,VOC Nagar, 2nd street, Anna Nagar East Chennai-600 102 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Superintending Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Amma Maligai Greater Chennai corporation Chennai-600 003. 2. The Executive Engineer(BRR) Bus Route Roads Department Corporation of chennai, Amma Maligai Chennai-600 003. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, calling for the records relating to the Tender Notice in BRR C.No.B3/0181/2026(Packages 1 to 9) dated NIL which was uploaded on 24.1.2026 and BRR.C.No.B4/0182/2026 (Packages 1 to 17)dated NIL which was uploaded on 24.1.2026 on the file of the 1st respondent quash the same and direct the 1st respondent to follow the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act 1998 and Rules and conduct fresh tender after issuing machinery certificate to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2969 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Doraisamy For Respondent(s): Mr.E.C.Ramesh, SC O R D E R The petitioner intends to participate in the Tender called for improvement of interior roads by the Greater Chennai Corporation. One of the requirements for participation in the Tender is the issuance of a Machinery Certificate. As per the Notification, the last date for opening of the Tender is 30.01.2026. 2.The petitioner approached the officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation for issuance of the Machinery Certificate. As the same had not been issued, the petitioner is before this Court. 3.When the matter was mentioned this morning, I directed the learned counsel for the petitioner to serve papers on Mr.E.C.Ramesh, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Greater Chennai Corporation. 4.Mr.E.C.Ramesh, on instructions, reports that though the tender was originally scheduled to be opened on 30.01.2026, it has now been postponed to 04.02.2026. He further states that the Machinery Certificate will be issued to the petitioner on or before 02.02.2026. He states that if the petitioner approaches the officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation at any time before 02.02.2026, the Certificate will be issued. His statement is recorded. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2969 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5.This writ petition stands disposed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 28-01-2026 Index: Yes/No 2/2 Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Maya To 1. The Superintending Engineer Bus Route Roads Department Amma Maligai Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai-600 003. 2. The Executive Engineer(BRR) Bus Route Roads Department Corporation of Chennai, Amma Maligai Chennai-600 003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2969 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J. Maya WP No. 2969 of 2026 28-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis