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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Hemant Chandangoudar, J
S.Kayalvizhi – Appellant
Versus
The Principal Secretary, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai 600 009 – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to arbitrary work order cancellation post tender award. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. parties contest coercion allegations and justification. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. no evidence supports cancellation claims. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. cancellation invalid without proof; order quashed. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
O R D E R
The petitioner, a successful bidder, challenges the impugned order dated 27.02.2026 issued by the fourth respondent, whereby the work orders issued in favour of the petitioner were cancelled.
2. The respondent TAHDCO had floated a tender for construction of ADW Village Knowledge Centres at Natchukulam Village, T. Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, and at Vazhuthani in Sivagangai District. The petitioner participated in the tender process by submitting her bid. Upon evaluation of the technical and financial bids, the petitioner was declared the lowest bidder, and work orders were issued to her on 12.11.2025. As per the terms of the work orders, the petitioner was required to furnish a security deposit, provide details of the Technical Assistant and Electricity Licensee, and execute an agreement on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.100/-.
3. Subsequently, a show cause notice wa
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