(Prayer: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action respondents orally discontinue the petitioner as Man power supply contractor, in pursuance of Tender Notice vide R.C. No. Tenders 01/2025 dated 22.01.2025 and work allotment order vide R.O.C. No. 07/2025 dated 07.08.2025 of the 5th respondents while other 3 similarly placed contractors are continuing under the 5th respondents as is as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and violation of Provisions of Constitution of India, Article 14,300(A) and 21 of Constitution of India and further direct the respondents to continue the petitioner to Man power supply contractor along with other contractors like Electricity, sanitation and water supply by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 28.7.2026 to the 5th respondent

IA NO: 1 OF 2026

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased direct the respondents to continue the petitioner along with other contractors in the 5th respondent office and consider Representation of the petitioner dated 28.7.2026 to the 5th respondent)

1. This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief:

                  “….to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action respondents orally discontinue the petitioner as Man power supply contractor, in pursuance of Tender Notice vide R.C. No. Tenders 01/2025 dated 22.01.2025 and work allotment order vide R.O.C. No. 07/2025 dated 07.08.2025 of the 5th respondent while other 3 similarly placed contractors are continuing under the 5th respondent as is as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and violation of Provisions of Constitution of India, Article 14,300(A) and 21 of Constitution of India and further direct the respondents to continue the petitioner to Man power supply contractor along with other contractors like Electricity, sanitation and water supply by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 28.7.2026 to the 5th respondent and pass such ”

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development and Sri Sasanka Bhuvanagiri, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respective respondents. Perused the material available on record.

3. Case of the petitioner is that he is a permanent registered contractor engaged in supply of manpower and materials to Gram Panchayats for execution of works relating to sanitation, electricity, water supply, cleaning and allied activities.

4. Pursuant to Tender Notice R.C.No.01/2025 dated 22.01.2025 issued by 5th respondent-Muthukuru Grampanchayat, the petitioner was selected for supply of manpower, including pump operators and other personnel. The work was allotted to the petitioner under the relevant work-allotment proceedings dated 07.08.2025. The petitioner duly executed the work in accordance with the terms and conditions and was paid the admitted bills.

5. The petitioner continued the work upto 30.06.2026. However, from 01.07.2026, 5th respondent orally directed the petitioner to discontinue the manpower-supply work. No written order terminating the contract or informing the petitioner that the contract had expired, was served upon him.

6. The petitioner submits that no fresh tender was issued for the said manpower-supply work. At the same time, other similarly placed contractors, namely Koduru Ravi, Valikala Sudhakar and Nadavadi Mutyam Goud, engaged in sanitation, plumbing/water-supply and electrical works respectively, are allegedly being permitted to continue their respective works even after expiry of their earlier contractual periods.

7. Aggrieved by the discriminatory treatment, the petitioner approached 5th respondent and ultimately submitted a written representation dated 28.07.2026, requesting extension of the contract for a further period of six months and permission to continue the manpower-supply work on the same terms and conditions. Despite receipt of the representation, no orders have been passed and the petitioner has not been permitted to resume the work.

8. The petitioner submits that the action of the respondents in discontinuing him orally, without issuing any written order, while permitting similarly situated contractors to continue, is arbitrary, discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner further contends that the action is contrary to the principles of fairness and equality in State /Local Authority contracts.

9. The petitioner submits that, in the absence of any fresh tender or valid order discontinuing the petitioner, the respondents ought to have considered his representation in accordance with law. The petitioner therefore seeks appropriate directions to consider the representation dated 28.07.2026 and to permit him to continue the manpower-supply work, subject to law and the applicable tender conditions.

10. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that no fresh tender has been issued for the said manpower-supply work, whereas similarly placed contractors engaged in other works are allegedly being permitted to continue even after expiry of their contractual periods. The representation submitted by the petitioner on 28.07.2026 requesting extension of the contract for six months and continuation on the same terms and conditions has not been considered or disposed of. He further submits that the discriminatory discontinuation of his services, while permitting similarly situated contractors to continue, is arbitrary.

11. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for 5th respondent submitted that the petitioner’s contract period expired in March, 2026, and therefore the petitioner was directed to discontinue the work. However, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 28.07.2026, requesting that his case be considered on par with other contractors who were permitted to continue.

12. Without expressing any opinion on the disputed facts, the respondents are directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representation dated 28.07.2026, in accordance with law, within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

13. Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

As a sequel, interlocutory applications pending if any, shall stand closed.