Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31809/2026 of H.Mohamed Rasmi Vs The Director of Municipal Administration on 10 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31809 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 10-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR
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H.Mohamed Rasmi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Director of Municipal Administration, Office Of The Director Of Municipal Administration, M.R.C Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.
2. The Regional Director of Municipal
Administration,
Office Of The Regional Director Of Municipal Administration, Kochadai, Madurai - 625 016.
3. The Commissioner,
Oddanchatram Municipality,
Oddanchatram,
Dindigul District - 624 619.
..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 to disburse the sanctioned/available amount for the completed work of the Rejuvenation of Water Bodies at Ponnagaram Kulam in Ward No.2, SF No.404 in Oddanchatram Municipality by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2026 and for such
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other reliefs, within the period stipulated as prescribed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.Haja Mohideen A
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.T.Thirumurugan
Special Government Pleader
For R1 & R2
Mr.T.Lenin Kumar
Standing Counsel
For R3
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ORDER
Seeking to direct the respondents to disburse the sanctioned/available amount for the completed work of the Rejuvenation of Water Bodies at Ponnagaram Kulam in Ward No.2, SF No.404 in Oddanchatram Municipality by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2026, this writ petition is filed.
2. The petitioner, a Class I contractor in Oddanchatram Municipality since 2012, was entrusted with the work of Rejuvenation of Water Bodies at Ponnagaram Kulam under the AMRUT 2.0 Scheme for Rs.42,00,745/-. The petitioner successfully completed the work on 02.01.2025, which was recorded in the Measurement Book for Rs.42,92,523/-. Out of the total amount, Rs.9,00,000/- was paid on 13.02.2025, leaving a balance of Rs.33,00,000/-. Though the work completion report was issued and the 3rd respondent recorded the
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3. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon the respondent to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely.
4. Without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondent 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 09.09.2026 and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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1. The Director of Municipal Administration Office Of The Director Of Municipal Administration M.R.C Nagar Raja Annamalaipuram Chennai - 600 028Chennai
2. The Regional Director of Municipal Administration Office Of The Regional Director Of Municipal Administration Kochadai Madurai - 625 016
3. The Commissioner Oddanchatram Municipality Oddanchatram Dindigul District - 624 619
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