Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30157/2026 of Nivek Vs The State of Tamilnadu repre on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30157 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN
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Nivek,
No.12A, Union Main Road
Gopalasamudram
Cheranmahadevi Block
Tirunelveli District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamilnadu represented by its Principal Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director of Town Panchayat
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department Chennai.
3. The District Collector
Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli.
4. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat O/o. Assistant Director of Town Panchayat Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli.
5. The Executive Officer
Gopalasamudram Town Panchayat
Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli.
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6. The Engineer
Gopalasamudram Town Panchayat
Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli.
..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 Respondents 1 to 4,
a. To conduct an independent and time-bound enquiry into the tendering process, award of contract, and execution of the NSMT- funded paver block road works at Omanallur Village,
b. To verify whether the contractor satisfied the applicable technical and financial eligibility requirements and whether the prescribed tender evaluation procedures were followed,
c. To conduct an independent technical audit and site inspection of the completed roads, including verification of road thickness, materials, base preparation, elevation, gradients, and drainage arrangements,
d. To assess the risk of rainwater inundation to adjoining residential properties and direct the necessary corrective measures wherever deficiencies are established,
e. To examine the measurement books, contractor bills, payments, and completion certificates and determine whether the expenditure corresponds to the works actually executed in accordance with the approved specifications,
f. To initiate appropriate disciplinary, recovery, or other legal proceedings against the persons responsible, if any irregularity, negligence, misconduct, or violation is established by considering the Petitioners representation dated 07.09.2026.
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For Petitioner(s):
M/s.C.Geetha
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.I.Muthiah
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan J.) To issue a writ of mandamus directing Respondents 1 to 4 to conduct an independent, time-bound enquiry into the tendering, execution, and quality of NSMT-funded paver block road works at Omanallur Village, verify compliance with tender conditions and approved specifications, assess drainage and inundation risks to adjoining properties, scrutinise expenditure and payments, take appropriate action against any persons responsible for established irregularities, and consider the Petitioner’s representation dated 07.09.2026.
2. With the consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. Mr. S. I. Muthiah, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
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4. It is seen from the cause title that the petitioner has not impleaded the person who participated in the tender process and was declared the successful bidder. In the absence of a necessary party, the petitioner cannot be permitted to level any allegations against him. Therefore, the writ petition is not maintainable. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. The petitioner is at liberty to work out his remedy in the manner known to law. No costs. (P.V.,J.) (K.K.R.K.,J.) 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AM
WP(MD) No. 30157 of 2026 To
1. The Principal Secretary to Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department Secretariat, Chennai.
2. The Director of Town Panchayat Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department Chennai.
3. The District Collector Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli.
4. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli.
5. The Executive Officer Gopalasamudram Town Panchayat Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli.
6. The Engineer Gopalasamudram Town Panchayat Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli.
WP(MD) No. 30157 of 2026 P.VELMURUGAN, J. AND K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN, J. AM WP(MD) No. 30157 of 2026 26-10-2026