Madras High Court

Madurai High Court: MS Construction Secures Timely Certificate Issuance for Project Bid

Updated
Jan 9, 2026 11:02 AM
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Summary: MS Construction filed a request to get important certificates for a project bid. The court, with Judge R. Poornima in charge, made sure the certificates would be given on time.

The Case Begins: MS Construction vs. The Superintending Engineer

On December 26, 2025, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court heard a case involving M/s. MS Construction. The company, represented by its Managing Partner, Mr. M. Shanmugavelu, filed a request against the Superintending Engineer of the National Highways, Madurai Circle, and the Divisional Engineer, National Highways, Tirunelveli.

Why the Request? Missing Certificates!

MS Construction needed two certificates: the Work Site Inspection Certificate and the Working Condition of Plants and Machineries Certificate. These were important for submitting a project bid according to the Tender Notice No. 25/2025-26/HDO/NH dated December 3, 2025. The company had applied for these certificates on December 11, 2025, but hadn't received them, prompting the request.

Judge R. Poornima Steps In

The case was overseen by the Honourable Ms. Justice R. Poornima. The request was addressed quickly at the initial stage because both parties agreed to it.

The Government's Assurance

The Government Lawyer, Mr. T. AmjadKhan, promised the court that the certificates would be given by December 30, 2025, before 5:45 PM. This promise was important for MS Construction to move forward with their project bid.

"The second respondent will inspect and issue certificates to the eligible persons before 5:45 PM on 30.12.2025."

The Court's Decision

With the government's promise, Judge R. Poornima closed the request. The court instructed the second respondent to do a proper inspection and give the needed certificates by the specified date.

Summary of Verdict

The court decided that the certificates must be issued by the deadline, allowing MS Construction to continue with their bid. This decision shows how important it is for administrative tasks to be done on time and how the court helps ensure fairness.

Tags:
Administrative Law
Tender Regulations
Construction Law