The Atchunthavayal Panchayat v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.The impugned tender notification has been cancelled vide proceedings dated 08.11.2023 issued by the Block Development Officer, Village Panchayat, Ramanathapuram and nothing survives for further adjudication in this writ petition. This writ petition is closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

24.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, O/o.Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

4.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayats), Ramanathapuram Block, Ramanathapuram District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

24.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.23304 of 2023 The Atchunthavayal Panchayat, Rep by its President, B.Sasikala, Atchunthanvayal, Ramanathapuram Block, Ramanathapuram District. ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2.The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, O/o.Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Chennai - 600 015. 3.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 4.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayats), Ramanathapuram Block, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Declaration to declare the works allotted in respect of Petitioner's Panchayat covered under the Administrative sanction order passed by the District Collector / 3rd respondent herein vide his proceedings in Na.Ka.R9/1461/2023 dated 10.10.2023 is null and void as the tender process in connection therewith was held without any open invitation as mandated under the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act 1998 and consequently to direct the 4th respondent to initiate process of tender afresh by issuing paper publication strictly in accordance with Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act 1998 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar, For M/s.Ajmal Associates. For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh, Government Advocate for R1 to R3. Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader for R4.