M/S.Sumathi Constructions v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the proceedings of the 4th respondent dated 12.09.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the said Tender in Page3 of 5 accordance with law

¶2Today, when this matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 3 to 5 and 8 would submit that subsequent to the order impugned herein, the project for which the tender was called for has been implemented and the entire construction has also been completed.

¶3Recording the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 3 to 5 and 8, this Writ Petition stands dismissed as infructuous. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order arr Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 09.

¶2The Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries Department, SIPCOT Limited, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 09.

¶3The Managing director SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 08

¶4The superintending Engineer Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 08

¶5The Executive Engineer Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 08

¶6The Director of Vigilance and Anti-corruption No. 293, MKN Road, Alandur, chennai 16

¶7Thiru S.Devairakkam Working as Superintendent Engineer, Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 08

¶8The General Manager (Finance) SIPCOT LTD. 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 08 WPoNo.o26017oofo2022 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. arr WPoNo.o26017oofo2022 02-04-2026 Page5oofo5 Page6 of 5 Page7 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M/s.Sumathi Constructions Rep. by its Proprietor Mr. R.Chandrakannan, Thangaramaiya Building, No. 17/1, Adam Sahib Street, Royapuram, Chennai-600 013. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Principal Secretary to Government, Industries Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Industries Department, SIPCOT Limited, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009. 3. The Managing Director, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 4. The Superintending Engineer, Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. 5. The Executive Engineer Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. 6. The Director of Vigilance and Anti-corruption No. 293, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai-600 016. Page2 of 5 7. Thiru S.Devairakkam Working as Superintendent Engineer, Civil Wing, SIPCOT Ltd., 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. 8. The General Manager (Finance) SIPCOT LTD. 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking for issuance of Writ of Certiorarfied Mandamus to call for the entire records relating to impugned proceedings in Lr. No.NIT. No. 16/T. No. 16/2022- 23 -1 dated 12.9.2022 rejecting the bid submitted by the petitioner in response of the Tender Notice NIT No. 16/ CW/ T.No. 16/ 2022- 23 dated 30.06.2022 of the 4th respondent and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the said Tender in accordance with law. For Petitioner: Mr.N.Nithianandam For Respondents: Mrs.S.Anitha (R1,R2 and R6) Special Government Pleader Mrs.R.Revathi (R3 to R5 and R8) No appearance (R7)