M/S.Sakthi Body Works v. The Commissioner,

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.1,55,940/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of invoice till the date of realization. Page3 of 6

¶2The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner Firm is a Contractor and is engaged in the business of vehicle body building including fabrication and construction of custom bodies for buses, trucks. The petitioner Firm entered into a work Contract with the fifth respondent and after completing the entire work, the petitioner raised an invoice dated 01.10.2021 for a sum of Rs.1,55,940/-. However, the respondents have failed to settle the amount, thereby, the petitioner made representations dated 07.11.2025, 15.12.2025, 12.01.2026 and

17.04.2026, however, no action was taken. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents. Page4 of 6

¶5In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssb To

1.The Commissioner, Rippon Building,

2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VI, Pattalam, Chennai-600 012. Page5 of 6

3.The Assistant Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH),

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH),

5.The Superintending Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH), Page6 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. ssb

02.06.2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Sakthi Body Works, Rep.by its Proprietor, A.M.Elangovan ...Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner, Rippon Building, 2.The Zonal Officer, Zone VI, Pattalam, Chennai-600 012. 3.The Assistant Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH), 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH), Page2 of 6 5.The Superintending Engineer (SWD/CRRT/MECH), ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay a sum of Rs.1,55,940/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty only) along with interest at the rate of 24% per annum from the date of invoice till the date of realization. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Beulah Jonh Selvaraj For Respondents : Mr.Abishek Murthy