Madras High Court

Madras High Court: Megala Construction's Tender Request Denied, Legal Challenge Possible

Updated
Oct 8, 2025 12:39 PM
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Quick Summary: M/s. Megala Construction wanted to join a project to improve roads but couldn't get the needed approvals. The court turned down their request but said they could still fight the decision.

Background: The Tender Issue

M/s. Megala Construction, led by P.V. Mathivanan, wanted to submit a bid for a project to improve roads in Pudukkottai. The project was announced by The Superintending Engineer on September 15, 2025. To take part, they needed approvals for checking the work site and the condition of their machines.

The Request: Asking for Approvals

Mathivanan asked for these approvals on September 25, 2025, but there were delays. The company thought this was unfair and filed a request, saying that their right to work, according to Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution, was being violated.

"The people in charge shouldn't have stopped the petitioner from having the chance to join the tender process."

Court Hearing: What Happened

During the hearing, the lawyer for the other side said that Megala Construction's request was turned down on October 3, 2025. Justice M. Dhandapani was in charge of the case.

The Verdict: Request Turned Down

Justice Dhandapani turned down the request but said Megala Construction could still fight the rejection legally. This means they can take more legal actions if they want to.

"This request is turned down, but the petitioner can still legally challenge the rejection."

What's Next?

Megala Construction can now decide whether to take further legal steps to fight the rejection. This could involve more court cases if they choose to challenge the decision.