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M/S Midland Engineering And ... vs Union Of India
2026 Latest Caselaw 1722 Ker

Citation : 2026 Latest Caselaw 1722 Ker
Judgement Date : 17 February, 2026

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Kerala High Court

M/S Midland Engineering And ... vs Union Of India on 17 February, 2026

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 1:               2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                 PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947


                         WP(C) NO. 32248 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M.V,.VISWANATHAN,
              AGED 63 YEARS,
              S/O.VELAYUDHAN PILLAI,
              RESIDING AT MECHERIL HOUSE, BINANIPURAMM P.O.,
              EDAYAR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 683 502

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:


     1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
               REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
               VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM.,PIN - 695033

     2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
               OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA,
               PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, HIGH ROAD,
               SAKTHAN KULANGARA NAGAR, THRISSUR., PIN - 680001

     3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
               OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION,
                KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, IRINJALAKKUDA, PIN - 680121

     4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
               BOARD, REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
               METTUKKADA, THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN -
               695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024         : 2:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.3797 OF 2026 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 3:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                 PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 3797 OF 2026


PETITIONER:

              SREEKUMAR S,
              AGED 54 YEARS, S/O SUKUMARAN THAMPI, ASWATHY,
              PALLOORKONAM, KURUMKUTTY, PARASSALA P.O,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695502

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.V.PREMCHAND
              SMT.C.P.MANISHA
              SMT.PINKY A.R.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA,
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI,, PIN - 110001

    2         THE STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695001

    3         THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              JALA BHAVAN, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    4         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
              THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    5         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, OBSERVATORY HILLS,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 4:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    6       THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
            PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, OBSERVATORY
            HILLS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    7       THE KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
            WELFARE BOARD,
            REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
            THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695014


            BY ADVS.
            SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
            SHRI.ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL.AG
            SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
            SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
            SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
            SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
            SHRI.B.SREEKUMAR THATTARATH,SC
            SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


     THIS   WRIT   PETITION   (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 5:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 4530 OF 2026

PETITIONER:

              ROBIN MATHEW,AGED 54 YEARS,S/O E.I. MATHEW,EMERALD
              CONSTRUCTIONS, EDINJUKUZHIYIL HOUSE, PATTIPARAMABU
              P.O.,THIRUVILLAMALA, THRISSUR, PIN - 680588

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.ELDHO PAUL
              SMT.TESSY JOSE

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA,
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG,NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

              DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN-, PIN - 695001

    3         THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              JALA BHAVAN, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
              THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    5         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              P.H. CIRCLE, THRISSUR, PIN - 680001


    6         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, NATTIKA, PIN
              - 680566
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 6:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    7       THE KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
            WELFARE BOARD
            REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
            THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695014


            BY ADVS.
            SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
            SMT.PARSHATHY S.R., CGC
            SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
            SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
            SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
            SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
            SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
            SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


     THIS   WRIT   PETITION   (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON

17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE

COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 7:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947


                         WP(C) NO. 1536 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              M/S.PRG BUILDCON INDIA PVT.LTD., PRATHIMA BUILDING, 1ST
              FLOOR, PLOT NO-213, ROAD NO-01 FILM NAGAR, JUBILEE
              HILLS, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
              SHRI,B.SUNIL KUMAR, PIN - 500096

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              EP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001
    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, WSP DIVISION, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 8:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL.AG
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 9:           2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 1537 OF 2025

PETITIONER:


              M/S.PRG BUILDCON INDIA PVT. LTD.,PRATHIMA BUILDING, 1ST
              FLOOR, PLOT NO-213, ROAD NO-01 FILM NAGAR,JUBILEE
              HILLS, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
              SHRI.B.SUNIL KUMAR, PIN - 500096

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN -
              686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 10:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, WSP DIVISION, KATTAPANA, PIN - 685508

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL.AG
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.2248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 11:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 1538 OF 2025

PETITIONER:


              M/S.PRG BUILDCON INDIA PVT. LTD.,PRATHIMA BUILDING, 1ST
              FLOOR, PLOT NO-213, ROAD NO-01 FILM NAGAR,JUBILEE
              HILLS, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
              SHRI.B.SUNIL KUMAR, PIN - 500096

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 12:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.M.JAYAKRISHNAN, CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 13:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 1539 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              M/S.PRG BUILDCON INDIA PVT. LTD.,PRATHIMA BUILDING, 1ST
              FLOOR, PLOT NO-213, ROAD NO-01 FILM NAGAR,JUBILEE
              HILLS, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
              SHRI.B.SUNIL KUMAR, PIN - 500096

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              FFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 14:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.M.JAYAKRISHNAN, CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 15:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                         WP(C) NO. 1540 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              M/S.PRG BUILDCON INDIA PVT. LTD.,PRATHIMA BUILDING, 1ST
              FLOOR, PLOT NO-213, ROAD NO-01 FILM NAGAR, JUBILEE
              HILLS, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR
              SHRI.B.SUNIL KUMAR, PIN - 500096

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN -
              686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 16:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KATTAPANA, PIN - 685508

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 17:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947


                        WP(C) NO. 10467 OF 2025

PETITIONERS:

           SALIL VARGHESE
           AGED 55 YEARS, MANJOORAN HOUSE, KOODAPUZHA,
           CHALAKUDY.P.O., THRISSUR, PIN - 680307

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
           SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
           SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
           SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1      UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
           EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
           MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2      STATE OF KERALA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
           WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
           678001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 18:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, WS PROJECT DIVISION, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 19:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 10468 OF 2025

PETITIONER:


              SALIL VARGHESE
              AGED 55 YEARS,MANJOORAN HOUSE, KOODAPUZHA,
              CHALAKUDY.P.O., THRISSUR, PIN - 680307


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM, PIN
              - 682011
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 20:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, P.H DIVISION, PALLIMUKKU, ERNAKULAM, PIN -
           682016

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

          BY ADVS.
          SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
          SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
          SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
          SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
          SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
          SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
          SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 21:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 11104 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              K.K.MOHAMMED
              AGED 72 YEARS, KARUKAPPADATHU HOUSE, 1ST CONVENT ROAD,
              THOTTAKKATTUKARA.P.O, ALUVA, PIN - 683108

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOLLAM, PIN - 691001

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOLLAM, PIN - 691001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 22:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014

           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 23:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 14217 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              BINO GEORGE
              AGED 49 YEARS
              S/O.GEORGE VARKEY, RESIDING AT , VATTAKARA HOUSE,
              10/936, 'PREETHAM', BEHIND PRESENTATION SCHOOL,
              CHEVAYOOR.P.O., KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673017

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         THE KERALA RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY
              JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PIN - 695033

    4         THE REGIONAL PROJECT DIRECTOR
              OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL PROJECT DIRECTOR, KERALA RURAL
              WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY, REGIONAL PROJECT
              MANAGEMENT UNIT, NEAR AKG HOSPITAL, TALAP, KANNUR, PIN
              - 670002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 24:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      MEMBER TECHNICAL / EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE MEMBER TECHNICAL, KERALA RURAL WATER
           SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY, REGIONAL PROJECT
           MANAGEMENT UNIT, NEAR AKG HOSPITAL, TALAP, KANNUR, PIN
           - 670002

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014

           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 25:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17041 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 56 YEARS,
              S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 26:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.VISHNU J., CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 27:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 21655 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM,
              HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38,
              72 MIGH, MEHDIPATANAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA,
              PIN - 500028


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, P H CIRCLE, KANNUR, PIN - 670012
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 28:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION,KANNUR, PIN - 670012

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.

           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.N.JAGATH
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 29:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 22849 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EDWIN PRASAD.S
              AGED 54 YEARS,S/O STANLEY JOHN, KATTARA VADAKKUMKARA
              (H), MARUKIL, OORUTTAMBALAM P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695507

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.DEEPAK VARUGHESE MATHEW
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SMT.GEETHU SUSAN VARGHESE
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, OBSERVATORY HILLS,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 30:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695033

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.P.M.UNNI NAMBOODIRI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 31:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                 PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 23521 OF 2025


PETITIONER:

              R. SURAJ,
              AGED 65 YEARS S/O RAMAKRISHNAN, RAJ VRINDAVAN,
              UCHAKKADA VENGANOOR, PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,
              PIN - 695523

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.V.PREMCHAND
              SMT.HALIYA T.P.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA,
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI,, PIN - 110001

    2         THE STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,,
              PIN - 695001

    3         THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              JALA BHAVAN, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

              THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
    4         THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    5         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA,, PIN -
              688001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 32:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    6      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
           ALAPPUZHA,, PIN - 688001

    7      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
           CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,,
           PIN - 695033

    8      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    9      THE KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
           WELFARE BOARD,
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.BONNY BABY
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 33:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 24671 OF 2025

PETITIONERS:

    1      D.MANOHARAN
           AGED 62 YEARS, S/O LATE DAMODARAN, RESIDING AT ATTUKAL
           BHAVAN, TC NO.20/1735-1, KARAMANA PO,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695002

    2      ASWATHY AGENCIES
           REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR S.MANI,
           AGED 64 YEARS, S/O. SISUPALAN, VAKKOM.P.O,
           THRIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695308


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
           SHRI.DEEPAK VARUGHESE MATHEW
           SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
           SMT.GEETHU SUSAN VARGHESE
           SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
           SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1      UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
           EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
           MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2      STATE OF KERALA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
           WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 34:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    3      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    4      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
           CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA, PIN -
           686661

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KATTAPANA, PIN - 685515

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           KUM.S.KRISHNA
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 35:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29982 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              E.M.PAULOSE
              AGED 61 YEARS, S/O.MATHAI, RESIDING AT EDAPPARA HOUSE,
              KADAYIRUPPU.P.O., KOLENCHERRY, PIN - 682311

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.DEEPAK VARUGHESE MATHEW
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SMT.GEETHU SUSAN VARGHESE
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 36:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJET DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, CHITTUR., PIN - 678101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.GIRIJA L., CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH,SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 37:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 30751 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 38:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEENACHIL-MALANKARA
           PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALA., PIN -
           686575

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.GAYATHRI KRISHNAN
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 39:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31810 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA., PIN - 500082



              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI,, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA., PIN - 686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 40:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJ ECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPPANA., PIN - 685508

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.JUSTUS S., CGC
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 41:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31862 OF 2025

PETITIONERS:

           R. SURAJ,
           AGED 65 YEARS
           S/O RAMAKRISHNAN, RAJ VRINDAVAN, UCHAKKADA VENGANOOR,
           PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,PIN - 695523

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.V.PREMCHAND
           SMT.HALIYA T.P.



RESPONDENTS:

    1      UNION OF INDIA,
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
           GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
           DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2      THE STATE OF KERALA,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
           DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695001

    3      THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
           JALA BHAVAN, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    4      THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
           THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    5      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 42:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    6      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695033

    7      THE KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
           WELFARE BOARD,
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695014


          BY ADVS.
          SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
          SMT.CHANDINI G NAIR, CGC
          SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
          SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
          SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
          SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
          SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
          SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 43:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31898 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033


    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 44:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KADUTHURUTHY, PIN - 686604

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014



           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.KARTHIK S. ACHARYA
          SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
          SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
          SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
          SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
          SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
          SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 45:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31906 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:


    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER.
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 46:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEENACHIL-MALANKARA
           PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALA, PIN -
           686575

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.RAMKUMAR J., CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SENIOR G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 47:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31915 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 48:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEENACHIL-MALANKARA
           PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALA, PIN -
           686575

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
           PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.N.J.ASHWIN, CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 49:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31924 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 50:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MEENACHIL-MALANKARA
           PROJECT DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALA, PIN -
           686575

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.RAMKUMAR J., CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 51:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31961 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA, PIN - 500082

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM
              DISTRICT, PIN - 686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 52:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPPANA, IDUKKI DISTRICT,
           PIN - 685508

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.P.M.UNNI NAMBOODIRI, CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 53:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32048 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              EVEREST INFRA VENTURES INDIA PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.K.ANINDITH
              REDDY, BABUKHAN MILLENIUM CENTER, 6-3-1099/1100, NORTH
              BLOCK NO.701, 7TH FLOOR, SOMAJIGUDA, HYDERABAD,
              TELANGANA., PIN - 500082

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI., PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA,
              PIN - 686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 54:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPPANA, PIN - 685508

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD,
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
           PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.N.J.ASHWIN, CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 55:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 36894 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              JOSE MERLIN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/0. K.S.MERLIN, KONNOTH HOUSE, 18/2368-B, LOVESHORE
              AVENUE, THOPPUMPADY, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, PIN - 682005


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, SAKTHAN THAMPURAN
              NAGAR, THRISSUR, PIN - 680001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 56:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, IRINJALAKUDA, THRISSUR DISTRICT, PIN -
           680121

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD,P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.SAGITH KUMAR V.,CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 57:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 41264 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              BG TECH ENGINEERING
              BUILDING NO.39/386-4, KATTUKKARA MURI, THIRUVALLA.P.O.,
              PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING
              PARTNER BOBY.T.KURIAKOSE, PIN - 689101


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, P H CIRCLE, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 58:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.RAHUL VENUGOPAL, CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 59:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 41842 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING
              DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE,KOCHI, ERNAKULAM, PIN -
              682011
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 60:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, PERUMBAVOOR, PIN - 683542

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.S.RUPA BABU
           SHRI. ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL. A.G.
           SHRI. T.S. SHYAM PRASANTH, SR. G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 61:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 41845 OF 2025

PETITIONER/S:

           COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES,2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL
           COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA. ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS
           PARTNER SUDHAKARAN V.P, PIN - 683101

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
           SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
           SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
           SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
           SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1      UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
           EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
           MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2      STATE OF KERALA
           REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
           WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM, PIN
           - 682011
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 62:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION, ALUVA, PIN - 683101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADV.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.S.RUPA BABU, CGC
           SHRI. ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH,SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY,SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTY, SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 63:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 41875 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:


    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, HIGH ROAD, SAKTHAN
              THAMPURAN NAGAR, THRISSUR, PIN - 680001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 64:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PH DIVISION, THRISSUR, PIN - 680001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.S.RUPA BABU, CGC
           SHRI.ASOM M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 65:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 41898 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM, PIN
              - 682011
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 66:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION, KOCHI, PIN - 682016

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.S.RUPA BABU,CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 67:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 42060 OF 2025

PETITIONER:


              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:


    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 68:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           EPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 69:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 42085 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, PATHANAMTHITTA,
              THIRUVALLA, PIN - 689101
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 70:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, PATHANAMTHITTA, THIRUVALLA, PIN -
           689101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014

           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 71:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 42086 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033


    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 72:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 73:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 42099 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033


    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, PATHANAMTHITTA,
              THIRUVALLA, PIN - 689101
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 74:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, PATHANAMTHITTA, THIRUVALLA, PIN -
           689101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 75:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 42109 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              COCHIN MARINE INDUSTRIES
              2ND FLOOR, KAP COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, R S ROAD, ALUVA.
              ERNAKULAM, REPRESENTED BY ITS PARTNER SUDHAKARAN.V.P,
              PIN - 683101


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, PATHANAMTHITTA,
              THIRUVALLA, PIN - 689101
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 76:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERALA
           WATER AUTHORITY, PATHANAMTHITTA, THIRUVALLA, PIN -
           689101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 77:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 45076 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              ASWATHY AGENCIES
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR S.MANI,
              AGED 64 YEARS, S/O. SISUPALAN, VAKKOM P.O.,
              THRIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695308

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR &
              EMPLOYMENT, GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI
              MARG, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              MUVATTUPUZHA, PIN - 686661
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 78:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KATTAPANA, PIN - 685515

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SMT.ANJU DIVAKAR, CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 79:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947


                        WP(C) NO. 15163 OF 2024


PETITIONER:

              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM HAVING
              ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38, 72 MIGH,
              MEHDIPATANAM ALSO HAVING ITS OFFICE AT 4D, 34/29,
              MALABAR GATE FLAT, EDAPPALLY, ERNAKULAM,     PIN -
              682024

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD


RESPONDENTS:


    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, "JALA BHAVAN", THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
              695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH-CIRCLE-MALAPPURAM, KOTTAKUNNU.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-MALAPPURAM, UPHILL
              HILL.P.O., MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 80:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

          BY ADVS.
          SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
          SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
          SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
          SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 81:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16025 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER, VARIKODAN
              BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676519

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O, KOZHIKODE., PIN
              - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, MALAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 82:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16038 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER, VARIKODAN
              BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, P.H CIRCLE, KOZHIKODE, MA.LAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 83:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16511 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM HAVING
              ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38,
              72 MIGH, MEHDIPATANAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA.,
              PIN - 500028

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE, THRISSUR, SAKTHANTHAMPURAN NAGAR,
              THRISSUR, PIN - 680001
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, NATTIKA, THRISSUR., PIN -
              680566
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 84:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16542 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM HAVING
              ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38,72 MIGH,
              MEHDIPATANAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA,
              PIN - 500028

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, P.H CIRCLE-KANNUR, THANA, KANNUR, PIN -
              670012
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
              DIVISION, KANNUR, THANA KANNUR., PIN - 670012
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 85:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16566 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM HAVING
              ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38,
              72 MIGH, MEHDIPATANAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA,
              PIN - 500028

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:
     1     KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
     2     THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, P.H CIRCLE-KANNUR, THANA.P.O, KANNUR., PIN -
           670012
     3     THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
           DIVISION, MATTANUR, KANNUR., PIN - 670702
     4     KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 86:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 46672 OF 2025

PETITIONER:

              KUDROLI BUILDERS AND INFRASTRUCTURES PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR AHAMMED
              SHAFI.C.M., KELAMBIKA TOWER, PONDA, GOA, PIN - 403401

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF
              WATER RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, HIGH ROAD, SAKTHAN
              THAMPURAN NAGAR, THRISSUR, PIN - 680001

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, NATTIKA, THRISSUR, PIN - 680566
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 87:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN,
           METTUKKADA, THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
           695014

           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB,SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY,SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 88:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 16905 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              KOYA & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR SHRI.SALEEM,
              HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 12-2-831/38,
              72 MIGH, MEHDIPATANAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA.,
              PIN - 500028

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE-KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOZHIKODE,
              MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 89:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17075 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH-CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM,, PIN -
              686661
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPANA, IDUKKI,, PIN -
              685508
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 90:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17119 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              JOSEPH J0HN
              AGED 55 YEARS, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD., PIN -
              678001
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 91:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17121 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS,RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH-CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, COLLECTORATE.P.O., KOTTAYAM,
              PIN - 686002
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM,, PIN - 686002
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 92:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17196 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 93:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17216 OF 2024

PETITIONER:
              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS,S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE,
              AVOLI (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM.,
              PIN - 686670

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 94:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17217 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
              DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 95:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17249 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI
              (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 96:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17296 OF 2024

PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, OMALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-KOZHIKODE,
              MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    4         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 97:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17321 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
              LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA
              KUMAR, HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT TC 22/2703,
              CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, JALA BHAVAN,
              OBSERVATORY HILLS, VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695033

    4         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMABLAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    5         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 98:        2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 99:       2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17332 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
              LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA
              KUMAR, AGED 60 YEARS, SON OF SADASIVAN, HAVING ITS
              REGISTERED OFFICE AT TC 22/2703, CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR
              ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    2         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.,
              PIN - 695033

    4         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN -
              695033

    5         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 100:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 101:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17336 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
              LIMITED,REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA
              KUMAR, AGED 60 YEARS, SON OF SADASIVAN, HAVING ITS
              REGISTERED OFFICE AT TC 22/2703, CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR
              ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695033

    4         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
              695033

    5         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 102:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 103:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17342 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
              LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA
              KUMAR, HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT TC 22/2703,
              CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, OBSERVATORY HILLS,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    4         THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN -
              695033

    5         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD REP.
              BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA, THAYCAUD
              POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 104:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 105:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17349 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
              LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA
              KUMAR, AGED 60 YEARS, SON OF SADASIVAN, HAVING ITS
              REGISTERED OFFICE AT TC 22/2703, CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR
              ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    2         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
              THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.,
              PIN - 695033

    4         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
              695033

    5         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 106:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 107:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17359 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-KOZHIKODE MALAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 108:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17381 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
     1     KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE,KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
              MALAPARAMBA.P.O,KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-VATAKARA, VATAKARA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673101
    4         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 109:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17402 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
     1     KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
     2     THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
           KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
           KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
     3     THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-KOZHIKODE,
           MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
     4     THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 110:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17404 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
     1     KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
     2     THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH
           CIRCLEKOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
           MALAPARAMBA.P.O,KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-KOZHIKODE,
              MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE:, PIN - 673009

    4         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMANBHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 111:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17408 OF 2024
PETITIONERS:
           REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
           SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES, 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
           PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:

    1      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
           THRISSUR, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, HIGH ROAD, SAKTHAN
           THAMPURAN NAGAR,THRISSUR, PIN - 680001
    3      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-NATTIKA, THRISSUR, PIN -
           680566
    4      THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 112:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17426 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES, 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-VATAKARA, VATAKARA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673101
    4         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 113:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947


                        WP(C) NO. 17467 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:
    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PPROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009
    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 114:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17484 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA, PIN - 403001

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010
    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH-CIRCLE -
              KOZHIKODE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION KOZHIKODE MALAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009

    4         THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMANBHAVAN,
              METTUKKADA,THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
              695014

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
              SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024               : 115:          2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17531 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              JAMES PAUL
              AGED 48 YEARS,
              S/O. PAUL, KIZHAKKEBHAGOM HOUSE, KADAVOOR P.O.,
              KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 686671


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGE MATHEW
              SHRI.SUNIL KUMAR A.G
              SHRI.MATHEW K.T.
              SHRI.GEORGE K.V.
              SHRI.STEPHY K REGI
              SMT.MEDHA B.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, WATER RESOURCES
              DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    2         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    3         THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN - 686002

    5         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOTTAYAM,
              KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 116:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    6      THE FINANCE MANAGER & CHIEF ACCOUNTS OFFICER
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    7      THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL.AG.
           SHRI. T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 117:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 17550 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              ANICADU GRAMA PANCHAYAT
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NOOROMMAVU P.O,
              MALLAPALLY TALUK, PATHANAMTHITTA, PIN - 689589

           BY ADV SHRI.ESM.KABEER
RESPONDENTS:

    1         ANTO ALPHONSE
              AGED 39 YEARS, ALPHONSE PANDANKARY P.O, EDATHUA,
              ALAPUZHA, PIN - 689573
    2         THE ASSISTANT ENGINEER
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, P.H STATION , MALLAPALLY, PIN -
              689585
    3         THE GEOLOGIST
              DISTRICT OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND GEOLOGY,
              NEAR KENDRA VIDYALAYA, ADOOR P.O, PATHANAMTHITTA, PIN -
              691523

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.LAVARAJ M.G.
              SHRI.T.S.SYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024            : 118:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


               IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                               PRESENT

              THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                       WP(C) NO. 22174 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

     M/S. CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE
     LIMITED,REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA KUMAR,
     AGED 60 YEARS, SON OF SADASIVAN, HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE
     AT TC 22/2703, CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR ROAD, SASTHAMANGALAM,
     THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
     SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
RESPONDENTS:

 1   KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
     REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
     OBSERVATORY HILLS, VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
     695010
 2   THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
     OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
     AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, KOLLAM., PIN - 691001
 3   THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
     OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
     PROJECT DIVISION, KOLLAM., PIN - 691001
 4   THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
     REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA, THYCAUD,
     THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
     SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
     SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
     SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 119:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

      TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                      WP(C) NO. 26117 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
    REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
    REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED SIGNATORY
    K.C.JAMES, 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA, PANAJI, GOA.,
    PIN - 403001

     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
     SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
     SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
     SHRI.ARJUN P.V.

RESPONDENTS:

 1   KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
     REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
     THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010
 2   THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
     OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
     P.H CIRCLE (KANNUR) THANA, KANNUR, PIN - 670012
 3   THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
     OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY,
     PROJECT DIVISION, MATTANNUR, KANNUR., PIN - 670702
 4   KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
     REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA, THYCAUD,
     THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014

     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
     SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
     SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
     SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 120:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947




                        WP(C) NO. 26128 OF 2024


PETITIONER:

              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES, 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA., PIN - 403001

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY P.H CIRCLE (KANNUR) THANA, KANNUR, PIN -
              670012

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, MATTANNUR, KANNUR, PIN -
              670702

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 121:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 122:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29218 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS,S/O. JOHN,
              RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA., PIN -
              686671

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPANA, IDUKKI., PIN -
              685508

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 123:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 124:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29239 OF 2024

PETITIONER:


              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, S/O. JOHN,
              RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAG ING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695010

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA., PIN -
              688001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA., PIN - 688001

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 125:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 126:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947




                        WP(C) NO. 29452 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, S/O.JOHN, RESIDING AT RESIDING AT
              MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA,
              ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD., PIN - 678001

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 127:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 128:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29459 OF 2024


PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS, S/O.JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE,
              AVOLI (PO), MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM.,
              PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD., PIN - 678001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD., PIN - 678001

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 129:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 130:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947




                        WP(C) NO. 29501 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O.JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MUVATTUPUZHA., PIN - 686661

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KATTAPPANA., PIN - 685508

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 131:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 132:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29507 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O.JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE , AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA., PIN -
              688001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY , ALAPPUZHA., PIN - 688001

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 133:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 134:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29665 OF 2024

PETITIONERS:

           JOSEPH JOHN
           AGED 55 YEARS
           S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
           MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
           SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
           SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, P.
           H.CIRCLE, COLLECTORATE.P.O., KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    3      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER. KWA, PROJECT
           DIVISION. , MEENACHL-MALANKARA, COLLECTORATE.P.O.,
           KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    4      KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
           THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 135:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 136:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 29735 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE , AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEE, P.H CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD., PIN - 678001

    4         KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 137:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024                : 138:         2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 31612 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S. MAJESTIC CONSTRUCTIONS
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER, DOMINIC ZACHARIAS, S/O.
              P.O. ZACHARIAS, PANAMKATTU HOUSE, KARIMKUNNAM P.O.,
              THODUPUZHA TALUK, IDUKKI DISTRICT, PIN - 685586


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.GEORGE MATHEW
              SHRI.SUNIL KUMAR A.G
              SMT.ELSA DENNY PINDIS
              SHRI.MATHEW K.T.
              SHRI.GEORGE K.V.
              SHRI.STEPHY K REGI
              SMT.MEDHA B.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         STATE OF KERALA
              REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, WATER RESOURCES
              DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    2         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY (KWA)
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    3         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    4         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, KOTTAYAM,
              KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN - 686002
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 139:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE FINANCE MANAGER & CHIEF ACCOUNTS OFFICER
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, JALABHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM,
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    6      THE KERALA CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAL BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THAYCAUD POST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.ASOK M. CHERIAN, ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 140:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32285 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M.V.VISWANATHAN
              AGED 63 YEARS
              S/O.VELAYUDHAN PILLAI, RESIDING AT MECHERIL HOUSE,
              BINANIPURAM.P.O., EDAYAR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM., PIN -
              683502


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PUBLIC
              HEALTH CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
              DIVISION, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 141:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 142:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32627 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M.V.VISWANATHAN
              AGED 63 YEARS, S/O.VELAYUDHAN PILLAI, RESIDING AT
              MECHERIL HOUSE, BINANIPURAM.P.O., EDAYAR, ALUVA,
              ERNAKULAM., PIN - 683502

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PUBLIC
              HEALTH CIRCLE, HIGH ROAD, SAKTHAN KULANGARA NAGAR,
              THRISSUR., PIN - 680001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION, KERAFA
              WATER AUTHORITY, IRINJALAKKUDA., PIN - 680121


    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 143:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 144:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32312 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PH CIRCLE,
              KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
              DIVISION, CHITTUR, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678101

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 145:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 146:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32487 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S. MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              AGED 9 YEARS
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER, V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676505


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, VADAKARA, KOZHIKODE.., PIN -
              673101

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 147:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 148:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32498 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676505


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P



RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PH CIRCLE-
              KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE., PIN - 673009

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
              DIVISION, KOZHIKODE 673009

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER C ONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 149:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 150:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32513 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676519


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P



RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE, MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676505

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676505


    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 151:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 152:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32521 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, P.
              H.CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM, PIN - 686002

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER. KWA, PROJECT DIVISION
              , MEENACHL-MALANKARA, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 153:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 154:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32542 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 55 YEARS
              S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM., PIN - 686670

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, P.
              H.CIRCLE, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER. KWA, PROJECT
              DIVISION, KOTTAYAM., PIN - 686002

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 155:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 156:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32710 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTNDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PUBLIC
              HEALTH CIRCLE, HIGH ROAD, SAKTHAN KULANGARA NAGAR,
              THRISSUR., PIN - 680001

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, P H DIVISION,
              KERAFA WATER AUTHORITY, NATTIKA., PIN - 680566

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER C ONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,, PIN - 685014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 157:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 158:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32762 OF 2024

PETITIONERS:

           M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
           REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
           VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
           MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676519


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
           SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
           SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
           SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
           SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
           SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1      KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
           REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
           VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    2      THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O, PIN
           - 673009

    3      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, SULTHAN BATHERY., PIN - 673592

    4      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 159:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 160:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32798 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPPURAM., PIN -
              676505

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPPURAM., PIN - 676505

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER C ONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 161:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 162:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 32844 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER PH CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER C ONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKADA,
              THYCAUD, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 163:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


           BY ADVS.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 164:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34232 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI., PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 685033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE MALAPPURAM, UP HILLP.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 165:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
           DIVISION, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 166:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34243 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O, PIN
              - 673009
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 167:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, VADAKARA, KOZHIKODE, PIN -
           673101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH,SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 168:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34254 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI., PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 685033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE MALAPPURAM, UP HILLP.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 169:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 170:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34330 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O, PIN
              - 673009
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 171:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, VADAKARA, KOZHIKODE, PIN -
           673101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 172:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34333 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM,, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PH CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O, PIN
              - 673009
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 173:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PROJECT DIVISION,
           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, VADAKARA, KOZHIKODE, PIN -
           673101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 174:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 34336 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S MIDLAND ENGINEERING AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER V.SHAHUL HAMEED,
              VARIKODAN BUILDING, VALIYAVARAMBU ROAD, DOWN HILL.P.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.
              SHRI.PUSHPARAJ.K.P

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN RAFI MARG. NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE MALAPPURAM, UP HILLP.O.,
              MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 175:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
           DIVISION, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 176:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 35477 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              REENA ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS PVT. LTD.
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR/AUTHORISED
              SIGNATORY K.C.JAMES, 602, SHIV TOWER, PATTO PLAZA,
              PANAJI, GOA., PIN - 403001

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, DELHI., PIN -
              110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001


    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KWA, PH CIRCLE-
              KANNUR, THANA.P.O., KANNUR., PIN - 670012
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 177:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KWA, PROJECT
           DIVISION, KANNUR., PIN - 670012

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 178:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                       WP(C) NO. 35493 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
      T. ABDUSSAMMAD
      AGED 62 YEARS, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR, S/O ALAVI
      HAJI,MELEMURI P.O, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN - 676517


     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.ANAND KALYANAKRISHNAN
     SHRI.C.DHEERAJ RAJAN


RESPONDENTS:

 1   KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
     REP BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OFFICE, JALABHAVAN,
     VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT, PIN - 695033

 2   SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
     KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE, MALAPARAMBA,
     KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673009

 3   ADDL.R3. KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
     WELFARE BOARD,
     REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA, THYCAUD
     P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695014 (IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER
     DATED 14-10-2024 IN IA 1/2024 IN WPC 35493/2024)

     BY ADVS.
     SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
     SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
     SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
     SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 179:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 35634 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              T. ABDUSSAMMAD
              AGED 62 YEARS
              GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR, S/O ALAVI HAJI,
              MELEMURI P.O, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN - 676517


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.ANAND KALYANAKRISHNAN
              SHRI.C.DHEERAJ RAJAN

RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OFFICE,
              JALABHAVAN, VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT,
              PIN - 695033

    2         SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH CIRCLE,
              MALAPARAMBA, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT, PIN - 673009


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB
              SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
              SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE,SC



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 180:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES



                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 39114 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS
              S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT 'ANUGRAHALAYAM',
              CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU, PATTIKKAD-P.O,
              THRISSUR, PIN - 680652


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.



RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P H CIRCLE,
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 181:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

           KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, CHITTOOR, PALAKKAD, PIN -
           678101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKER'S WELFARE
           FUND BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 182:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 39118 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS
              S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT 'ANUGRAHALAYAM',
              CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU, PATTIKKAD-P.O,
              THRISSUR, PIN - 680652

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE-KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 183:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION-KOZHIKODE,
           MALAPARAMBA.P.O., KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 184:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 39123 OF 2024
PETITIONER:

              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS
              S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT 'ANUGRAHALAYAM',
              CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU, PATTIKKAD-P.O,
              THRISSUR, PIN - 680652


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE-KOZHIKODE, MALAPARAMBA.P.O.,
              KOZHIKODE, PIN - 673009
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 185:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, VADAKARA, KOZHIKODE, PIN -
           673101

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 186:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 39126 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              JOSEPH JOHN
              AGED 56 YEARS
              S/O. JOHN, RESIDING AT MONIPPILLIL HOUSE, AVOLI (PO),
              MUVATTUPUZHA, ERNAKULAM, PIN - 686670


              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE-ALAPPUZHA, PIN - 688001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 187:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, ALAPPUZHA (KIIFB),
           ALAPPUZHA, PIN - 688001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.T.V.VINU, CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 188:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 40365 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              M/S CHICAGO CONSTRUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
              REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, S.MOHANA KUMAR,
              AGED 60 YEARS, SON OF SADASIVAN, HAVING ITS REGISTERED
              OFFICE AT TC 22/2703, CHITIRA LANE, KOCHAR ROAD,
              SASTHAMANGALAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695010

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.DEEPAK VARUGHESE MATHEW
              SMT.GEETHU SUSAN VARGHESE
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H.CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA, PIN - 688001

    3         THE EXECUTIV E ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KIIFB PROIECT
              DIVISION, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, ALAPPUZHA, PIN -
              688001

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 189:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


    5      STATE OF KERALA
           REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
           RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
           PIN - 695001

    6      UNION OF INDIA
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
           GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
           DELHI, PIN - 110001


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.JAGATH. N., CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SENIOR G.P.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 190:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS
              S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT 'ANUGRAHALAYAM',
              CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU, PATTIKKAD-P.O,
              THRISSUR, PIN - 680652

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024          : 191:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, W S PROJECT DIVISION,, PIN - 678001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.RAMKUMAR J., CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC

      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 192:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 40785 OF 2024

PETITIONER:


              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS,AGED 50 YEARS, S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT
              'ANUGRAHALAYAM', CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU,
              PATTIKKAD-P.O, THRISSUR, PIN - 680652

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURA, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, P.H. CIRCLE,
              KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
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AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, WSP DIVISION, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014



           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 40787 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              C.T.THAMBI
              AGED 50 YEARS
              S/O.T.D.SUNNY, RESIDING AT 'ANUGRAHALAYAM',
              CHAKKALAKKAL HOUSE, KARIPPAKUNNU, PATTIKKAD-
              P.O,THRISSUR, PIN - 680652

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE, KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
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AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, WS PROJECT DIVISION, PALAKKAD, PIN - 678001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.JOSE ANTONY, CGC
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024             : 196:            2026:KER:14329
AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 43299 OF 2024

PETITIONER:

              SIVANKUTTY NAIR.G
              AGED 57 YEARS
              S/O.GANGADHARAN PILLAI, MADATHILKULANGARA VEEDU,
              POTHENCODE.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695584

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.N.KRISHNA PRASAD
              SHRI.A.MOHAMMED FAIZAL
              SHRI.P.SHANES METHAR
              SHRI.ARJUN P.V.
              SHRI.HARKISH SREETHU V.S.


RESPONDENTS:

    1         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, JALA BHAVAN,
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    2         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER PUBLIC HEALTH
              CIRCLE, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY OBSERVATORY HILLS,
              THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    3         THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN -
              695033

    4         KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
              BOARD
              REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
              THYCAUD.P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014
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AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      UNION OF INDIA
           REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
           GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
           DELHI, PIN - 110001

    6      STATE OF KERALA
           REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
           RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
           PIN - 695001


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI,
           SHRI.V.V.JOSHI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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AND CONNECTED CASES


                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

                                PRESENT

               THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A.

     TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 28TH MAGHA, 1947

                        WP(C) NO. 43509 OF 2024
PETITIONER:
              BINU MATHEW
              AGED 45 YEARS
              S/O. LATE MATHEW VARGHESE, KOTTAVIRUTHIL HOUSE,
              ANAPRAMPA NORTH P.O. THALAVADY, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT, PIN
              - 689572

              BY ADVS.
              SHRI.JOMY GEORGE
              SHRI.R.PADMARAJ
              SHRI.M.J.BENNY
              SHRI.SAJEEVAN V.T.
              SHRI.R.AJITH KUMAR [V.K.EDOM]
              SHRI.ARJUN S. PRAKASH
              SHRI.ANAND SASIDHARAN

RESPONDENTS:

    1         UNION OF INDIA
              BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT,
              GOVT. OF INDIA, SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW
              DELHI, PIN - 110001

    2         STATE OF KERALA
              REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF WATER
              RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
              PIN - 695001

    3         KERALA WATER AUTHORITY
              REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR JALA BHAVAN.
              VELLAYAMBALAM, THIRUVANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695033

    4         THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
              OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
              AUTHORITY, PH CIRCLE KALMANDAPAM, PALAKKAD, PIN -
              678001
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AND CONNECTED CASES

    5      THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
           OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER
           AUTHORITY, PROJECT DIVISION, ALAPPUZHA (KILFB),
           ALAPPUZHA, PIN - 688001

    6      KERALA BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE
           BOARD
           REP, BY ITS SECRETARY, NIRMAN BHAVAN, METTUKKADA,
           THYCAUD.P,O. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695014


           BY ADVS.
           SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
           SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN,ADDL.AG.
           SHRI.T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, SR.GP.
           SHRI.GEORGIE JOHNY, SC
           SHRI.JUSTINE JACOB, SC,
           SHRI.SUJITH MATHEW JOSE, SC
           SHRI.S.KRISHNAMOORTHY, SC


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
17.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C) No.32248/2024 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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AND CONNECTED CASES

                                                        "CR"
                   ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A., J.
             ===========================

W.P.(C) Nos. 32248/2024, 3797/2026,     4530/2026,    1536/2025,

1537/2025,    1538/2025,   1539/2025,   1540/2025,   10467/2025,

10468/2025, 11104/2025, 14217/2025, 17041/2025, 21655/2025,

22849/2025, 23521/2025, 24671/2025, 29982/2025, 30751/2025,

31810/2025, 31862/2025, 31898/2025, 31906/2025, 31915/2025,

31924/2025, 31961/2025, 32048/2025, 36894/2025, 41264/2025,

41842/2025, 41845/2025, 41875/2025, 41898/2025, 42060/2025,

42085/2025, 42086/2025, 42099/2025, 42109/2025, 45076/2025,

15163/2024, 16025/2024, 16038/2024, 16511/2024, 16542/2024,

16566/2024, 46672/2025, 16905/2024, 17075/2024, 17119/2024,

17121/2024, 17196/2024, 17216/2024, 17217/2024, 17249/2024,

17296/2024, 17321/2024, 17332/2024, 17336/2024, 17342/2024,

17349/2024, 17359/2024, 17381/2024, 17402/2024, 17404/2024,

17408/2024, 17426/2024, 17467/2024, 17484/2024, 17531/2024,

17550/2024, 22174/2024, 26117/2024, 26128/2024, 29218/2024,

29239/2024, 29452/2024, 29459/2024, 29501/2024, 29507/2024,

29665/2024, 29735/2024, 31612/2024, 32285/2024, 32627/2024,

32312/2024, 32487/2024, 32498/2024, 32513/2024, 32521/2024,
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AND CONNECTED CASES

32542/2024, 32710/2024, 32762/2024, 32798/2024, 32844/2024,

34232/2024, 34243/2024, 34254/2024, 34330/2024, 34333/2024,

34336/2024, 35477/2024, 35493/2024, 35634/2024, 39114/2024,

39118/2024, 39123/2024, 39126/2024, 40365/2024, 40767/2024,

40785/2024, 40787/2024, 43299/2024 and 43509/2024

========================================

             Dated this the 17th day of February, 2026


                               JUDGMENT

In all these Writ Petitions, the petitioners are contractors, who

were awarded with the works by the Kerala Water Authority, mainly

in connection with drawing of pipelines and other matters. The

question that arises in these cases is with regard to the deduction

proposed to be made from the contract amounts at the rate of 1%

thereof, towards the payment of the Cess payable under the

provisions of The Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare

Cess Act, 1996, (hereinafter referred to as the "Cess Act"). In all

these cases, interim orders were granted by this Court directing the

Kerala Water Authority not to deduct the said amount at the said

rate.

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2. The challenge raised against such demands are mainly on

the ground that the activities included in the contract are not

entirely coming within the scope of the definition of "Building or

other construction work" as defined under Section 2(1)(d) of The

Buildings and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of

Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (hereinafter

referred to as the "Regulation Act"). Thus, according to the

petitioners, the deduction of 1% on the total contract value as

specified in the contract, is beyond the scope of the statutory

stipulations contained in the Regulation Act as well as the Cess Act.

The petitioners have mainly relied on the observations made by the

Hon'ble Supreme Court in Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission

Corporation Limited and Another v. CG Power and Industrial

Solutions Limited and Another [(2021) 6 SCC 15].

3. The respondents, i.e., State Government, the Kerala

Water Authority as well as the Kerala Building and Other

Construction Workers Welfare Board, filed their counter affidavits

disputing the contentions raised by the petitioners and opposing

their reliefs.

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4. Heard Shri.N.Krishna Prasad, Shri.P.Shanes Methar, learned

counsel for the petitioners and Shri.Asok M. Cherian, learned

Additional Advocate General, assisted by Sri Shyam Prasad, the

learned Government Pleader, for the State Government,

Shri.S.Krishnamoorthy, learned Standing Counsel for the Kerala

Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board,

Shri.Georgie Johny, Shri.Sujith Mathew Jose and Shri. Justine Jacob,

the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Kerala Water

Authority.

5. Before going into the factual and legal contentions raised in

these Writ Petitions, it is necessary to examine the relevant

statutory provisions that are applicable to these cases. As observed

above, the resolution of the dispute in these Writ Petitions, involves

interpretation of various statutory provisions contained in the

Regulation Act as well as the Cess Act. As far as the Regulation

Act is concerned, the same is an enactment, which was introduced

for the purpose of ensuring welfare of the building and other

construction workers. The Section 2(1)(d) of the said Act, defines

the term "building or other construction work' which reads as

follows:

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"(d) "building or other construction work" means the construction, alteration, repairs, maintenance or demolition, of or, in relation to, buildings, streets, roads, railways, tramways, airfields, irrigation, drainage, embankment and navigation works, flood control works, flood control works (including storm water drainage works), generation, transmission and distribution of power, water works (including channels for distribution of water), oil and gas installations, electric lines, wireless, radio, television, telephone, telegraph and overseas communications, dams, canals, reservoirs, watercourses, tunnels, bridges, viaducts, aqueducts, *pipelines, towers, cooling towers, transmission towers and such other work as may be specified in this behalf by the appropriate Government, by notification but does not include any building or other construction work to which the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, or the Mines Act, 1952, apply;

(*Highlighted for emphasis)

The term 'building worker' is defined under Section 2(1)(e) of the

Regulation Act, which reads as follows:

"(e) "building worker" means a person who is employed to do any skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled, manual, supervisory, technical or clerical work for hire or reward, whether the terms of employment be expressed or implied, in connection with any building or other construction work but does not includes any such person -

(i) who is employed mainly in a managerial or administrative capacity; or

(ii) who, being employed in a supervisory capacity, draws wages exceeding one thousand six hundred rupees per mensem of exercises;

either by the nature of the duties attached to the office or by reason of the powers vested in him, functions mainly of a managerial nature; WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 205: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

The term 'contractor' is defined under Section 2(1)(g) which reads

as follows:

"(g) "contractor" means a person who undertakes to produce a given result for any establishment, other than a mere supply of goods or articles of manufacture, by. the employment of building workers or who supplies building workers for any work of the establishment; and includes a sub-

contractor;"

The term 'employer' is defined under Section 2(1)(i) of the

Regulation Act, which reads as follows:

"(i) "employer", in relation to an establishment, means the owner thereof, and Includes,-

(i) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or under the authority of any department of the Government, directly without any contractor, the authority specified in this behalf, or where no authority is specified, the head of the department;

(ii) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or on behalf of a local authority or other establishment, directly without any contractor, the chief executive officer of that authority or establishment;

(iii) in relation to a building or other construction work carried on by or through a contractor, or by the employment of building workers supplied by a contractor, the contractor;

The Section 24 of the Regulation Act provides for constitution of

Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Fund, for the WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 206: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

purpose of creating a fund and the applications thereof. The said

provision reads as follows:

"24. Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Fund and its application.--

(1) There shall be constituted by a Board a fund to be called the Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Fund and there shall be credited thereto--

(a) any grants and loans made to the Board by the Central Government under section 23;

(b) all contributions made by the beneficiaries;

(c) all sums received by the Board from such other sources as may be decided by the Central Government.

(2) The Fund shall be applied for meeting--

(a) expenses of the Board in the discharge of its functions under section 22; and

(b) salaries, allowances and other remuneration of the members, officers and other employees of the Board;

(c) expenses on objects and for purposes authorised by this Act."

(3) No Board shall , in any financial year, incur expenses towards salaries, allowances and other remuneration to its members, officers and other employees and for meeting the other administrative expenses exceeding five per cent. Of its total expense during that financial year.

6. The Cess Act was enacted for the purpose to provide for

the levy and collection of cess on the cost of construction incurred

by the employers with a view to augmenting the resources of the

Building and other Construction Workers' Welfare Fund constituted

under the Regulation Act. Section 3 thereof, provides for levy and WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 207: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

collection of cess, which reads as follows:-

"3. Levy and collection of cess.--(1) There shall be levied and collected a cess for the purposes of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (27 of 1996), at such rate not exceeding two per cent. but not less than one per cent. of the cost of construction incurred by an employer, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, from time to time specify.

(2) The cess levied under sub-section (1) shall be collected from every employer in such manner and at such time, including deduction at source in relation to a building or other construction work of a Government or of a public sector undertaking or advance collection through a local authority where an approval of such building or other construction work by such local authority is required, as may be prescribed.

(3) The proceeds of the cess collected under sub-section (2) shall be paid by the local authority or the State Government collecting the cess to the Board after deducting the cost of collection of such cess not exceeding one per cent. of the amount collected.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the cess leviable under this Act including payment of such cess in advance may, subject to final assessment to be made, be collected at a uniform rate or rates as may be prescribed on the basis of the quantum of the building or other construction work involved."

7. Section 4 of the Cess Act deals with the furnishing of the

returns, which mandates that every employer shall furnish return to

such officer or authority in such manner and at such time as may

be prescribed. Section 5 of the Cess Act deals with the assessment

of cess, which authorises the competent officer or authority, to

determine the amount of cess based on the return furnished under WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 208: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

Section 4 or in the case where no return filed, to determine the said

amount after making an inquiry in this regard. The said Act also

contemplates for appeal as per Section 11, in case any employer is

aggrieved by an order of assessment made under Section 5 or by

imposing any penalty made under Section 9, before the Appellate

Authority as may be prescribed.

8. These are the statutory provisions that lay down the

scheme under which the Building and other Construction workers'

Welfare Cess is to be determined and collected. The persons

responsible to make the said payments are also referred to in the

above said provisions.

9. Apart from the above, the manner in which, the

assessment, recovery and other matters relating thereto, is to be

made, is prescribed in The Buildings and Other construction

Workers' Welfare Cess Rules, 1998 (hereinafter, referred to as

"Cess Rules"). Rule 3 provides for the levy of cess, which gives an

indication as to how, the cost of construction has to be reckoned.

The said provision reads as follows:-

"3. Levy of Cess:-For the purpose of levy of cess under Sub-sec (1) of Sec. 3 of the Act, cost of construction shall include all expenditure incurred by an employer in connection with the building or other construction work but shall not include--

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cost of land;

any compensation paid or payable to a worker or his kin under the Worker's Compensation Act, 1923."

Rule 4 contemplates the manner in which the cess has to be

collected, which reads as follows:-

"4. Time and manner of collection:-(1) The cess levied under Sub-sec. (1) of Sec. 3 of the Act shall be paid by an employer, within thirty days of completion of the construction project or within thirty days of the date on which assessment of cess payable is finalized, whichever is earlier, to the cess collector.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-rule (1), where the duration of the project or construction work exceeds one year, cess shall be paid within thirty days of completion of one year from the date of commencement of work and every year thereafter at the notified rates on the cost of construction incurred during the relevant period.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-rule (1) and Sub-rule (2), where the levy of cess pertains to building and other construction work of a Government or of a Public Sector Undertaking, such Government or the Public Sector Undertaking shall deduct or cause to be deducted the cess payable at the notified rates from the bills paid for such works.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-rule (1) and Sub-rule (2), where the approval of a construction work by a local authority is required, every application for such approval shall be accompanied by a crossed demand draft in favour of the Board and payable at the station at which the Board is located for an amount of cess payable at the notified rates from the estimated cost of construction:

Provided that if the duration of the project is likely to exceed one year, the demand draft may be for the amount of cess payable on cost of construction estimated to be incurred during one year from the date of commencement and further payment of cess due shall be made as per the provisions of Sub-rule (2).

(5) An employer may pay in advance an amount of cess calculated on the basis of the estimated cost of construction along with the notice of commencement of work under Sec. 46 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 210: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

of the Main Act by a crossed demand draft in favour of the Board and payable at the station at which the Board is located:

Provided that if the duration of the project is likely to exceed one year, the demand draft may be for the amount of cess payable on cost of construction estimated to be incurred during one year from the date of such commencement and further payment of cess due shall be made as per the provisions of Sub- rule (2).

(6) Advance cess paid under Sub-rules (3), (4) and (5), shall be adjusted in the final assessment made by the Assessing Officer."

10. The sub-rule (3) of Rule 4 contemplates that, where the

levy of cess pertains to building and other construction work of a

Government or of a Public Sector Undertaking, such Government or

the Public Sector Undertaking shall deduct or cause to be deducted,

the cess payable at the notified rates, from the bills paid for such

works. Thus, going by sub-rule (3) of Rule 4, the Kerala Water

Authority is supposed to deduct the cess, from the amount payable

to the Contractors. Apparently, in fulfillment of the aforesaid

obligation, a clause was incorporated in the agreements entered

into between the petitioners and the Kerala Water Authority. Ext.P1

in W.P.(C) No.40365 of 2024 is one of such agreements and clause

8.16.12 provides that;

"From the "On account" payments, deductions shall, be made by the Authority at the rate of 1% of the amount of bill, excluding cost of departmental material if any supplied, towards contribution to the Kerala Construction Workers Welfare Fund Board".

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11. Thus, in the light of the statutory stipulations and the

contractual term referred to above, the Kerala Water Authority

proposed to deduct 1% of the amount from the bills submitted by

the petitioners towards the value of the work carried out by them.

It was at this juncture, these Writ Petitions were submitted,

challenging such course of action. The specific contention raised by

the learned counsel for the petitioners is that, as far as the

contracts entered into between the petitioners and the Kerala

Water Authority are concerned, in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ)

thereof, the rates for the articles to be supplied as part of the

contract and the execution of the work to be carried out, which

includes laying of pipes, installation/erection of various types of

machineries, etc, are separately provided. According to the

learned counsel for the petitioners, as far as the supply element is

concerned, the same by itself would not come under the definition

of Section 2(1)(d) by which, the term 'building or other

construction work'. has been defined and therefore, the deduction

of any amount for those values are beyond the scope of the

statutory stipulations contained in the Regulation Act as well as the

Cess Act.

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12. As observed above, reliance was also placed on the

observations made by the Honourable Supreme Court in CG Power

and Industrial Solutions Limited's case (supra), which was

followed by some other High Courts. Apart from the observations

made in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited's case

(supra), the learned counsel for the petitioners also placed reliance

upon the definition of the term 'Contractor' as defined under

Section 2(1)(g) of the Regulation Act. As per the said definition, a

'Contractor' is, a person who undertakes to produce a given result

for any establishment, other than a mere supply of goods or

articles of manufacture, by the employment of building workers

or who supplies building workers for any work of the establishment;

and includes a sub-contractor. The said definition specifically

excludes the contract for the mere supply of goods or articles of

manufacture, and what is included therein, is the contract that

employs the building workers or carrying out the building and

construction work or supplying the building workers for any work of

the establishment.

13. In CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited's case

(supra), the Honourable Supreme Court considered a similar WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 213: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

question, and after examining the various provisions contained in

the Regulation Act as well as the Cess Act, came to a finding that,

in respect of the contracts where, the purpose is to supply the

materials, no cess can be deducted. The factual circumstances

considered by the Honourable Supreme Court in the said judgment

related to the deduction made by the public undertakings from the

bill amounts of the petitioners therein, for realising the cess

amount. However, the crucial aspect to be noticed in the said

decision is that, that was a case in which, the contract for

implementing a project, was split into four; the first contract dealt

with the supply and delivery of equipment, second contract was for

handling, erection testing and commissioning works, the third

contract was for civil works and the fourth contract was for the

operation and maintenance for a period of three years.

14. After elaborately discussing the various provisions under

the enactments referred to above, the Hon'ble Supreme Court

came to a definite finding that, as far as the first, second and fourth

contracts are concerned, no cess can be deducted, since the same

do not involve the activities referred to in Section 2(1)(d) of the

Regulation Act. Of course, it is true that in paragraph no.53 of the WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 214: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

said judgment, an observation was made to the effect that "Mere

installation and/or erection of pipelines, equipments for generation

or transmission or distribution of power, electric wires, transmission

towers, etc. which do not involve construction work are not

amenable under the Cess Act." Thus, it was contended that, in the

light of the aforesaid observations, no cess could be collected from

the petitioners in respect of the value of the contracts, to that

extent it relates to the supply of the materials. The learned counsel

also placed reliance upon the observations made in Dewan Chand

Builders and Contractors v. Union of India and others [(2012)

1 SCC 101] where, it was observed that, the cess under the Cess

Act, is not having the characteristics of a tax, but it is simply a fee.

Therefore, a different yardstick needs to applied when it comes to

the interpretation of the provisions relating thereto.

15. However, the crucial aspect to be noticed, while trying to

understand the observations made by the Honourable Supreme

Court in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited's case

(supra), is that, those observations were made in a case where,

separate contracts were entered into, between the parties, by

segregating the supply element and other aspects of the matter, WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 215: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

from the execution part that relates to the "building and other

construction works" as defined in section 2(1) (d) of the Regulation

Act, even though the entire work formed part of a single project,

which was to be completed by a single contractor. Thus, the rights

and liabilities that arose from the said contracts were in respect of

the different nature of transactions, based on different terms and

conditions by way of separate contracts. It was in that context, the

Honourable Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of the

statutes referred to above, and arrived at the finding that, in

respect of the value covered by contract nos.1,2 and 4, no liability

to pay the cess arises. The observations referred to in paragraph

no.53 of the said decision, which is extracted above, was also made

in connection with the aforesaid issue. Moreover, a careful reading

of the decision rendered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court as a whole,

would clearly indicate that, the discussion and finding therein were,

from the point of view of the liability of the contractor who entered

into certain contracts, which exclusively dealt with the supply of

certain goods. In other words, the interpretations were contract

centric, where, the transactions only related to the supply and

evidently did not involve any "building or other construction work". WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 216: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

The obligation of execution or carrying out any "building or other

construction work" as defined under Section 2(1)(d), was not at all

the subject matter of the said decision. This is an important aspect

that distinguishes the decision rendered by the Honourable

Supreme Court, on facts, from the cases that are being dealt with in

these writ petitions.

16. When coming to the terms and conditions in the contracts

in these cases, it is an admitted position that, those are composite

contracts, containing the obligation of supplying the materials and

also to carry out the said works, which are inseperable. It is

reported that, in most of the cases, the work was, laying of

pipelines and other incidental works, and going by the definition of

'building or other construction work' in Section 2(1)(d), the said

work includes the pipelines as well, as it is expressly included

therein. Therefore, as the "pipeline" is specifically included in the

said work, that distinction has to be considered, when we are

applying the principles laid down by the Honourable Supreme Court

in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited's case (supra) in

the facts and circumstances in these cases. As observed above,

even though the BoQs which form part of the contracts entered WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 217: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

into between the parties in these cases, contain separate rates for

the supply and the execution of works, it is a fact that the liability of

the contractor contains both supply and execution, and are

inseparable from each other.

17. To be precise, merely because the contractors have made

supplies as required in the contract, the obligations of the

contractors would not come to an end, and it would continue until

the execution of the work is completed to the satisfaction of the

Kerala Water Authority. Thus, it is a composite contract where, the

main activity is laying of pipelines, which comes under the

"building or other construction work" as defined in Section 2(1)(d)

of the Regulation Act. Of course, Section 2(1)(g) of the Regulation

Act, defines the term 'contractor', in which, a contract which is

merely for the supply the goods and articles of manufacture, is

specifically excluded therein. The aforesaid exclusion is apparently

made in the term of 'contractor', in view of the fact that, as far as

the supply of goods or articles is concerned, it does not necessitate

the availing of services of building and other construction workers.

The purpose for which the cess is created, is to provide funds to

establish a welfare fund for such workers, as required under the WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 218: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

provisions of the Regulations Act and hence, the liability to pay

such cess, can be imposed upon the contractors/employers, who

avail the services of such employees. As far as the mere supply of

goods and articles is concerned, the same does not involve availing

of the services of any building and other construction workers and

therefore, the question of imposing any liability upon such

contractors/employers does not arise.

18. However, since in these cases, the liability of the

contractor is not confined to the supply alone and it extends to the

execution of the work, the obligations of the contractors cannot be

fulfilled, without availing the services of the building and other

construction workers. Further, the supply of goods are made for

the purpose of execution of the works, and thus execution is the

main purpose of the contract and the supply is an incidental activity

that is necessary for facilitating the execution of the work. Thus,

the predominant object of the contract is, to carry out the work. As

part of such obligation to execute the work, the moment when the

contractors avail the services of the building and other construction

workers, the incidence of cess, as contemplated in the Cess Act

would occur with all its vigour, and such contractors would become WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 219: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

liable to make the payment of cess. Therefore, once the contractor

is availing the services of such workers, the operation of the Cess

Act gets triggered, and the amount towards cess, would become

payable on the cost of construction incurred by such contractor. As

far as the value of the articles supplied are concerned, since the

said goods are subsumed in the construction, and the cess is to be

calculated on the cost of construction, the value of such goods

cannot be segregated, while determining the amount of cess. Cost

of such supply is the integral part of the cost of construction and

hence an assessment of cess, without including the cost of supply,

would not be proper, in a case where, the activity is found to be

coming within section 2(1)(d) of the Regulation Act and the

contractor had availed the services of the building and other

construction workers, for fulfilment of the obligations under the

contract in question. Any other interpretation would defeat the

purpose of the Cess Act, as excluding the value of the supply part,

from determining the cess, would substantially reduce the amount

that could be collected as cess. In this regard, it is to be noted that,

the whole purpose of the enactment of the Cess Act, is to augment

the resources of the Building and Other Construction Worker's WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 220: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

Welfare Boards constituted under the provisions of the Building and

Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and

Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, and thus, it is a welfare legislation.

Therefore, an interpretation that promotes the objects and reasons

of the same, is required to be adopted.

19. The learned counsel for the petitioners placed reliance

upon the decisions rendered by the other High Courts such as, the

decisions of the Jharkhand High Court in Genus Power

Infrastructures Ltd v. State of Jharkhand and others [ 2023

SCC OnLine Jhar 2373] and in State of Jharkhand v.

Flowmore Limited and others [ 2023 SCC OnLine Jhar 1197],

and the decision of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in M/s

Orange Mamatkheda Wind Pvt Ltd v. The State of Madhya

Pradesh and others [ WP No 10439 of 2021]. However, the

said decisions were rendered either in different factual

circumstances or by following the decision of the Honourable

Supreme Court in CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd 's

case (supra), without any reference to the distinguishing factors as

referred to above. It is a settled principle that the judgments have

to be interpreted in the context of the specific facts and issues they WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 221: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

address, and the observations cannot be applied rigidly without

considering the factual backdrop of the case.In Secretary to

Government, Health and Family Welfare/Education

Department v. L. R. Arunadevi, [2025 KHC 317], this Court

has rightly observed that ;

"16. It is a well-settled principle of law that a judgment

must be understood in the context of the facts of the

case and cannot be treated as a general formula.

Judicial observations are often case-specific and must

be interpreted in light of the pleadings, issues, and

evidence presented. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has

consistently emphasized that judgments should be

read and applied in the context of the specific facts

and circumstances in which they were delivered. In the

case of State of Orissa v. Sudhansu Sekhar Misra, AIR

1968 SC 647, it was observed as follows:

"12. Now let us consider the ratio of the decisions in

Nripendra Nath Bagchi's case, 1966 (1) SCR 771, and

Ranga Mahammad case, 1967 (1) SCR 454. In Bagchi

case, 1966 (1) SCR 771, this Court laid down that the

word "control" found in Article 235 includes disciplinary

jurisdiction as well. .... ............. The question of law

considered in that decision was as regards the scope of WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 222: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

the expression "control over District Court" in Article

235. The reference to the cadre was merely incidental.

A decision is only an authority for what it actually

decides. What is of the essence in a decision is its ratio

and not every observation found therein nor what

logically follows from the various observations made in

it. On this topic this is what Earl of Halsbury L.C. said in

Quinn v. Leathern ((1901) AC 495). "Now, before

discussing the case of Allen v. Flood, ((1898) AC 1) and

what was decided therein, there are two observations

of a general character which I wish to make, and one is

to repeat what I have very often said before, that every

judgment must be read as applicable to the particular

facts proved, or assumed to be proved, since the

generality of the expressions which may be found there

are not intended to be expositions of the whole law, but

governed and qualified by the particular facts of the

case in which such expressions are to be found. The

other is that a case is only an authority for what it

actually decides. I entirely deny that it can be quoted

for a proposition that may seem to follow logically from

it. Such a mode of reasoning assumes that the law is

necessarily a logical code, whereas every lawyer must

acknowledge that the law is not always logical at all." It WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 223: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

is not a profitable task to extract a sentence here and

there from a judgment and to build upon it. ...."

20. Similar view was taken by the Hon'ble Apex Court in a

catena of decisions including Sarva Shramik Sanghatana (KV) v.

State of Maharashtra [(2008) 1 SCC 494 : (2008) 1 SCC

(L&S) 215 : AIR 2008 SC 946] (SCC pp. 499-501, paras 14-

17) and in Govt. of Karnataka v. Gowramma [(2007) 13 SCC

482 : AIR 2008 SC 863] . In Deepak Bajaj v. State of

Maharashtra, (2008) 16 SCC 14, it was held that;

"7. It is well settled that the judgment of a court is not to be

read mechanically as a Euclid's theorem nor as if it were a

statute.

"14. On the subject of precedents Lord Halsbury, L.C., said in

Quinn v. Leathem [1901 AC 495 : (1900-03) All ER Rep 1

(HL)] : (All ER p. 7 G-I)

'[Now before] discussing Allen v. Flood [1898 AC 1 : (1895-

99) All ER Rep 52 (HL)] and what was decided therein, there

are two observations of a general character which I wish to

make; and one is to repeat what I have very often said

before--that every judgment must be read as applicable to

the particular facts proved or assumed to be proved, since

the generality of the expressions which may be found there WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 224: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

are not intended to be expositions of the whole law, but are

governed and qualified by the particular facts of the case in

which such expressions are to be found. The other is that a

case is only an authority for what it actually decides. I

entirely deny that it can be quoted for a proposition that

may seem to follow logically from it. Such a mode of

reasoning assumes that the law is necessarily a logical code,

whereas every lawyer must acknowledge that the law is not

always logical at all.' (emphasis in original)

We entirely agree with the above observations.

15. In Ambica Quarry Works v. State of Gujarat [(1987) 1 SCC

213] (vide SCC p. 221, para 18) this Court observed:

'18. ... The ratio of any decision must be understood in the

background of the facts of that case. It has been said long

time ago that a case is only an authority for what it actually

decides, and not what logically follows from it.'

16. In Bhavnagar University v. Palitana Sugar Mill (P)

Ltd. [(2003) 2 SCC 111] (vide SCC p. 130, para 59) this

Court observed:

'59. ... It is also well settled that a little difference in

facts or additional facts may make a lot of difference in

the precedential value of a decision.'

17. As held in Bharat Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. v. N.R.

Vairamani [(2004) 8 SCC 579 : AIR 2004 SC 4778] a WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 225: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

decision cannot be relied on without disclosing the

factual situation. In the same judgment this Court also

observed: (SCC pp. 584-85, paras 9-12)

'9. Courts should not place reliance on decisions

without discussing as to how the factual situation fits in

with the fact situation of the decision on which reliance

is placed. Observations of courts are neither to be read

as Euclid's theorems nor as provisions of a statute and

that too taken out of their context. (emphasis in

original) These observations must be read in the

context in which they appear to have been stated.

Judgments of courts are not to be construed as

statutes. To interpret words, phrases and provisions of

a statute, it may become necessary for Judges to

embark into lengthy discussions but the discussion is

meant to explain and not to define. Judges interpret

statutes, they do not interpret judgments. They

interpret words of statutes; their words are not to be

interpreted as statutes. (emphasis supplied) In London

Graving Dock Co. Ltd. v. Horton [1951 AC 737 : (1951)

2 All ER 1 (HL)] (AC at p. 761), Lord MacDermott

observed: (All ER p. 14 C-D)

"... The matter cannot, of course, be settled merely by

treating the ipsissima verba of Willes, J. as though they WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 226: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

were part of an Act of Parliament and applying the rules

of interpretation appropriate thereto. This is not to

detract from the great weight to be given to the

language actually used by that most distinguished

Judge, ..."

10. In Home Office v. Dorset Yacht Co. Ltd. [1970 AC

1004 : (1970) 2 WLR 1140 : (1970) 2 All ER 294 (HL)]

Lord Reid said:

"... Lord Atkin's speech ... is not to be treated as if it

were a statutory definition. It will require qualification

in new circumstances."

Megarry, J. in Shepherd Homes Ltd. v. Sandham (No. 2)

[(1971) 1 WLR 1062 : (1971) 2 All ER 1267] observed:

(All ER p. 1274 d)

"... One must not, of course, construe even a reserved

judgment of even Russell, L.J. as if it were an Act of

Parliament;"

And, in British Railways Board v. Herrington [1972 AC

877 : (1972) 2 WLR 537 : (1972) 1 All ER 749 (HL)] Lord

Morris said: (All ER p. 761 c)

"... There is always peril in treating the words of a

speech or a judgment as though they were words in a

legislative enactment, and it is to be remembered that WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 227: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

judicial utterances are made in the setting of the facts

of a particular case."

11. Circumstantial flexibility, one additional or different

fact may make a world of difference between

conclusions in two cases. Disposal of cases by blindly

placing reliance on a decision is not proper.

12. The following words of Lord Denning in the matter

of applying precedents have become locus classicus:

"Each case depends on its own facts and a close

similarity between one case and another is not enough

because even a single significant detail may alter the

entire aspect, in deciding such cases, one should avoid

the temptation to decide cases (as said by Cardozo [,

J.]) by matching the colour of one case against the

colour of another. To decide therefore, on which side of

the line a case falls, the broad resemblance to another

case is not at all decisive.

Precedent should be followed only so far as it marks the

path of justice, but you must cut the dead wood and

trim off the side branches else you will find yourself lost

in thickets and branches. (emphasis in original) My plea

is to keep the path of justice clear of obstructions which

could impede it."

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Thus, in the light of the above, the decision rendered by the

Hon'ble Supreme Court in CG Power and Industrial Solutions

Ltd 's case (supra), cannot applied in this case.

21. The next question to be considered is with regard to the

meaning of the "cost of construction" as referred to in Section 3 of

the Cess Act. While trying to understand the meaning of the "cost

of construction as" referred to Section 3, it is to be noted that, from

the object and reasons of the Cess Act itself, it can be seen that,

the purpose of levy and collection of cess, was for augmenting the

resources of the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare

Fund constituted under the Regulation Act and the same was

intended to be imposed on "the cost of construction". In Section 3

of the Cess Act, the expression used is - "the cost of construction

incurred by an employer". Rule 3 of the Cess Rules, further

explains the "cost of construction" where, it is stipulated that, "the

cost of construction" shall include all expenditure incurred by an

employer in connection with the building or other construction work

but, shall not include - "cost of land and any compensation paid or

payable to a worker or his kin under the Workmen's Compensation

Act, 1923". Thus, a conjoint reading of Section 3 of the Cess Act WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 229: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

with Rule 3 of the Cess Rules, would indicate that, the cost of

construction is explained to mean, all the expenditure incurred by

an employer in connection with the building or other construction

work, excluding the matters specifically referred to as exclusion in

Rule 3, which are the cost of land and the compensation paid under

Workmen's Compensation Act. Thus, a very wide meaning has

been assigned to the "cost of construction" which is intended to

take within it, all elements involved in the construction, except the

specific exclusions made therein. Therefore, the only conclusion

possible from the above is that, once it is found that, the main

activity in the contact comes within the definition of 'building or

other constructions work' as per Section 2(1)(d) of the Regulation

Act, the entire amounts incurred by the employer as the cost of the

construction would be the subject matter for determining the cess

payable under the Cess Act. Evidently, the the supplies made for

execution of the works is forming the integral part of the

construction and hence, the cost of supplies, would become part

of the cost of construction as well. Therefore, the same has to be

taken into account, while calculating the cess payable by the

contractors concerned.

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22. Another aspect to be examined is with regard to certain

exclusions to be made when computing the cost of construction,

depending upon the person responsible to pay the amount. This

aspect becomes relevant in view of the contention raised by the

learned counsel for the petitioner that, as far as the contractor is

concerned, by virtue of of definition of 'employer' as per Section 2

(1)(i) of the Regulation Act, if the building or other construction

work was carried on by the contractor or by the employment of a

building workers supplied by the contractor, such contractor would

be the employer. Therefore, it was contended that, what could be

relevant, is the actual expenditure incurred by the contractor, and it

cannot be the amount specified in the contract as such. This

submission is mainly on the reason that, as far as the value of the

contract is concerned, the same includes the profit element of the

contractor and the same will have to be excluded, as the said profit

cannot be treated as the cost incurred by such contractor.

23. The learned Additional Advocate General, in response to

the aforesaid contention, specifically brought to the attention of

this court,the definition of 'employer',as per section 2(1)(i) of the

Regulation Act, which is an inclusive definition. Going by section WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 231: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

2(1)(i), it can be seen that, the employer in relation to an

establishment is defined as the owner thereof, and the contractors

were included in the subsequent provisions therein. Thus, it is the

contention of the learned Additional Advocate General that, a wider

definition has been given to the employer, which takes in, the

owner of the establishment for whom, the work is done and it also

takes in, the contractor through whom, the work is executed. As far

as the owner of the establishment is concerned, the cost of the

construction would include the total expenses which he had to

meet, and it would contain the profit element of the contractor.

According to the learned Addl Advocate General, merely because of

the reason that, the work was carried out through a contractor, the

liability of the owner of the establishment would not be

extinguished, but, it would continue and the ultimate amount of

cess to be determined, is based on the total value of the contract,

irrespective of the profit element, because that is the final amount

of cost of construction. The learned Additional Advocate General

also placed a decision rendered by a learned Single Judge of this

Court in Vrindavan Apartments Pvt.Ltd. v. Appellate

Authority under the Building and Other Construction WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 232: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996, Thrissur and Others [2010

(1) KHC 945] wherein, while determining the obligations of the

owner of the establishment, this question was incidentally

considered by this Court. It was observed in paragraph 8 of the said

decision as follows:-

"8. However, coming to the factual position and the sequence of events, it is noted that an interim stay was granted by this Court on 16.05.2005, taking note of the contention of the petitioner that the liability was exclusively on the shoulders of the 4th respondent, by virtue of the stipulation in the construction agreement. The contention of the petitioner that the petitioner is not the actual employer in respect of the construction of the building and that it was none other than the 4th respondent does not appear to be palatable to this Court, for the obvious reason that the crucial question to be considered is, who met the cost of the construction or for whose benefit/requirement the construction was effected. The construction effected either by oneself or by engaging a contractor by itself will not tilt the balance, so as to shift the liability from the shoulders of the person at whose instance the construction is carried out, unless the liability is already satisfied by the latter. If the proposition made by the petitioner is to be accepted, it could even be contended that the person who actually constructs the building being the 'mason', the liability has to be shifted to such person. This sort of interpretation or construction is rather beyond the scheme of the statute and does not deserve any consideration at all."

24. Thus, it was laid down that, ultimate person

responsible to pay the said amount, is the person for whom the

work is carried out. After carefully going through the relevant

statutory provisions and the observations made by this Court in WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 233: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

Vrindavan Apartments Pvt.Ltd (supra), I find merit in the

contention put forward by the learned Additional Advocate General.

This is because, the definition of employer is an inclusive definition,

that takes in, the owner of the establishment as well as the

contractor who undertakes the work. If different amounts are to be

determined as cess, for the actual owner for whom the construction

is made and the contractor through whom the construction is made,

the purpose of the enactment will be defeated and it would bring in,

uncertainties in quantifying the amount of cess, depending upon

the person responsible to pay the same, even though the

transaction that formed the basis of collection of cess remains the

same. Therefore, I do not think that, an interpretation in such

fashion could be given to the statute and it cannot be the intention

of the legislature. What is crucial, is the nature of transaction

involved in the contract and once it is found that that activity

comes within the scope of the definition of 'building or other

construction work', all the provisions in the Act will have to be

made applicable and the cost of construction has to be reckoned,

based on the cost of construction, as clearly provided in Section 3

of the Cess Act, and as explained in Rule 3 of the Cess Rules. If WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 234: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

different rates are determined based on the person responsible for

such payment, it would create an unreasonable classification, which

is not permissible under Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

25. This is particularly because, whoever pays the

cess, whether it is the owner of the establishment or the contractor,

the incidence of such collection is the availing of services of

workers for carrying out an activity that comes within the definition

of "building and other construction work". Prescribing different

methods of calculation for the same activity to different persons

cannot be the intention of the legislature and if such an

interpretation is adopted, it would be against the Constitutional

principles referred to above. Therefore, I am of the view that the

said contention also cannot be accepted.

26. Apart from the above, another crucial aspect to be

noted is that, as per the clause 8.16.12, a contractual obligation is

imposed upon the petitioners herein, to subject their bills to

deduction, at the rate of 1% of the total bill amount. This,

contractual obligation, being the one incorporated in fulfilment of

the obligations of the Kerala Water Authority that flow from Rule

4(3) of the Cess Rules, under no circumstances, the same can be WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 235: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

interfered with. Moreover, the petitioners have entered into the

contracts with their open eyes, and since, the relevant clause was

introduced in fulfillment of a statutory obligation, the same has to

be complied with, in all circumstances.

27. However, even while arriving at the said conclusion, one

aspect is to be noticed. Merely because, an amount at the rate of

1% of the contract amount has been deducted from the bills, that

by itself would not attain the finality, with regard to the obligation

of the contractors to pay the said amount. The said deduction is

made only to facilitate the collection of the cess effectively and

such collection can only be treated as provisional. On going

through the provisions of the Cess Act, it can be seen that, Section

4 provides that every employer shall furnish a return to such officer

or authority in such manner and such time as may be prescribed.

The rules provides the manner in which such returns are to be filed.

Once the returns are filed, the officers or the authority prescribed in

this regard, have to make an assessment based on the factors

conceded in the returns, after conducting an inquiry to determine

the actual amount payable. In case no returns are filed, by virtue of

sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Cess Act, the officer or authority WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 236: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

concerned, after making or causing to be made an inquiry, pass

an order determining the amount of cess payable by the

employer. Thus, even if, the amount at the rate of 1% is deducted

from the contract value, that would not deprive the said contractor

from invoking the remedies available to such contractors as

contemplated under Sec.4. To be precise, even if such deductions

are made, it shall be open to the petitioners herein, to submit a

return as per Section 4, and in such an event, it shall be obligatory

for the Officer or the Authority to conduct necessary inquiry and to

determine the actual amount, if any, payable by the contractor. In

case the contractor is able to establish that the activity covered by

the contract is something which is not covered under Sec.2 (1) (d)

of the Regulation Act, necessarily such contractor will have the

right to get the amount back from the authorities, since, in such an

event, the collection by itself would become illegal.

28. Moreover, even if no returns are submitted, the officer

or authority shall still be under an obligation to make an assessment

by issuing an order Sec.5(2) of the Act. There also, while completing

the inquiry, the question as to whether the activity falls within the

ambit of Sec.2(1)(d) is to be examined by the officer concerned. In WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 237: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

that case also, if it is found that it is not an activity that comes

within Sec.2(1)(d), necessarily the refund will have to be ordered.

As against the assessment so made, the contractor will have the

statutory remedy of appeal as contemplated under Sec.11 as well.

In short, the fact that, the payments were affected by way

deductions from the contract amounts, would not absolve the

authorities under the Cess Act, to assess the correct amount

payable as per the Act.

In such circumstances, these writ petitions are disposed of,

holding that, the deduction of 1% from the contract value made in

furtherance of the Clause 8.16.12 of the contracts between the

petitioners and the Kerala Water Authroity, cannot be treated as

illegal, particularly since, the same is in tune with the statutory

stipulations contained in Rule 4(3) of Cess Rules. Therefore, the

right of the Kerala Water Authority to make such deductions is

upheld. It is clarified that, even if such deductions are made, it shall

be open to the petitioners/contractors to establish, on facts, by

supplying necessary materials, along with the return to be

submitted under Sec.4, that they are not coming under Sec.2(1)(d)

of the Act. In the event of such contentions being accepted, they WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 238: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

shall be entitled to get the amount refunded. In all these cases, it

shall be open to the Kerala Water Authority to make necessary

deductions towards the building and other construction workers

welfare cess, from the amounts payable to the petitioners or by

recovering it through the other legally recognized methods.

Sd/-

ZIYAD RAHMAN A.A. JUDGE nk/SM WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 239: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32248 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 11.1.2023 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 60/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 DATED 23.01.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

MVV/SE/PHC/T88/T42/21/24 DATED 24.08.2024, BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF 2024 Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 240: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 3797 OF 2026

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE WITH THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE DATED 09.08.2023

Exhibit P 2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 25.08.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.31862 OF 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 241: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 4530 OF 2026

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P 1 A TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) DATED NIL IN RESPECT OF 'JAL JEEVAN MISSION (JJM) WSS TO CHELAKKARA, MULLURKARA AND PANJAL PANCHAYATHS -PRODUCTION, COMPONENTS , SUPPLYING, LAYING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING RWPM FROM INTAKE WELL TO WTP AND ROAD RESTORATION WORKS-PIPELINE WORK' Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE ALONG WITH RELEVANT PAGES OF ACCEPTED SCHEDULE DATED 10.10.2023 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P 3 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 24.03.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.10365 OF 2025 Exhibit P 4 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 30.06.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 23521 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 242: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1536 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 03.07.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.27/2023- 24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 08.08.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) 40785 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 243: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1537 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 21.07.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.41/2023- 24/SE/PHC/MVPA DATED 06.10.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) 40785 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 244: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1538 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 31.05.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.04/SE/PHCK/2023- 24 DATED 07.06.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDEN Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) 40785 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 245: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1539 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 06.06.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.05/SE/PHCK/2023- 24 DATED 19.06.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE E JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) 40785 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 246: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1540 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 09.06.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.16/2023- 24/SE/PHC/MVPA DATED 20.06.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) 40785 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 247: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 10467 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED NIL Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 02/2023-24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 9.5.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL). NO. 43298/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 248: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 10468 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 05.12.2024 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.18/2024- 25/SE/PHC/CHN DATED 21.01.2025 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 25.01.2025 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.01.2025 IN W.P.(C) 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 249: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 11104 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.KWA/PHC/KLM/D2/4443/2022 (LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE) DATED 31.08.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 33/2022-23/SE/Q DATED 22.9.2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL). NO. 43298/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 25.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 250: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 14217 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.KRWSA/KNR-23/2021/MT1 (WORK ORDER) DATED 08.12.2022 OF THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.003/JJM/KRWSA/KNR/EELR/2022/RT DATED 30.12.2022 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE KWA Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 10.02.2025 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 32710 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 251: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17041 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 20.09.2024 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.05/SE/PHCK/2024-2025 DATED 17.10 .2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL). NO. 43298/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 25.03.2025 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 17.03.2025 IN W.P.(C) 10468 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 252: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 21655 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 16.09.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) DATED NIL Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.133/2023-24/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 7.10.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 43298/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/ 43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18.04.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 17.03.2025 IN W.P.(C) 10468 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 253: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 22849 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 03.11.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) DATED NIL Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.131/2023-24 DATED 28.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 43298/2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PETITIONER SUBMITTED BEFORE THE 4TH AND 5TH RESPONDENTS DATED 11.06.2025 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 17.03.2025 IN W.P.(C) 10468 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 254: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 23521 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN RESPECT OF THE KARTHIKAPALLY PANCHAYATH Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE ALONG WITH THE SCHEDULE ITEMS DATED 15.06.2023 IN RESPECT OF MARARIKKULAM PANCHAYATH Exhibit P 3 A TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN RESPECT OF THE KARTHIKAPALLY PANCHAYATH Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE ALONG WITH THE SCHEDULE ITEMS DATED 15.06.2023 IN RESPECT OF MARARIKKULAM PANCHAYATH Exhibit P 5 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 05.12.2024 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.43299 OF 2024 BEFORE THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM Exhibit P 6 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 24.03.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.10365 OF 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION 20.09.2025 BEFORE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,ALAPPUZHA, THE 5TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION DATED 07.01.2026 BEFORE THE 3RD RESPONDENT RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit R4(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT NIT CLAUSE Exhibit R4(B) A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 06.03.2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 255: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24671 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.2) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.78/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA DATED 14.02.2024 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 22.12.2023 WITH ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH RESPONDENT DATED 07.03.2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/ 43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 17.03.2025 IN W.P.(C) NO. 10467 OF 2025 Exhibit P8(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 256: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29982 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 25.11.2024 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.14/2024-25/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 10.12.2024 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 17.03.2025 IN W.P.(C) NO. 10467 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7(B) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 4.8.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.24671 OF 2025 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 23.8.2025 IN W.P (C) NO.31810 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 257: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30751 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (WORK ORDER) NO.800/D2/2022/PHC-KTM/P2 - NEDUMKUNNAM DATED 1.08.2023 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.16/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 DATED 11.09.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 258: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31810 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RE-E-TENDER NO:07/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA - NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE (WORK ORDER) DATED 01.08.2023 (INCLUDING COVERING LETTER NO. SE/PHC/MVPA/D4/T121/2022 DATED: 01.08.2023) ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P 2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.23/2023-24/SE/PHC/ MVPA DATED 01.09.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 259: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31862 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit-P1 A TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) DATED NIL IN RESPECT OF POOVACHAL GRAMA PANCHAYATH IN KUTTICHAL AND POOVACHAL GRAMA PANCHAYATHS Exhibit-P2 A TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) DATED NIL IN RESPECT OF CHENKAL GRAMA PANCHAYATH Exhibit-P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 02.09.2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT Exhibit-P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 24.03.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.10365 OF 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM Exhibit-P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 30.06.2025 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 23521 OF 2025 BEFORE THE HON'BLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM Exhibit-P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE 12.09.2025 BEFORE THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM THE 5TH RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 260: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31898 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER NO : WRD/KWA-

CE(SR)/TR/13162/2022_26_1_1/1 (NIT VOL I) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (WORK ORDER) DATED 28.10.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

43/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 DATED 24.11.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 261: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31906 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER NO: WRD/KWA-

CE(SR)/TR/8631/2022_5_4_3/1 (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.

800/D2/2022/PHC-KTM/P3-KARUKACHAL DATED 01.08.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

18/SE/PHCK/2023-24 DATED 11.09.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 262: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31915 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE 1ST RE E-TENDER NO:

WRD/KWACE(SR)/TR/8631/2022_5_1_1/1 (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.800/D2/2022/PHC-KTM/P4-KANGAZHA DATED 01.08.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.17/SE/PHCK/ 2023-24 DATED 11.09.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 263: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31924 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER NO: WRD/KWA-

CE(SR)/TR/7902/2022_5_3_2/1 (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (WORK ORDER) NO.WRD/KWACE(SR)/7902/2022/P3-KADANAD DATED 26.07.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.15/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 DATED 11.09.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 264: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31961 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE REE-TENDER NO:

63/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA (VOLUME I) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (WORK ORDER) DATED 18.08.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.40/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA DATED 04.10.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 265: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32048 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RE-E-TENDER NO : 42/2023- 24/SE/PHC/ MVPA (NIT VOL I) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE (WORK ORDER) DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 22/2023- 24/SE/PHC/MVPA DATED 26.08.2023 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 266: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 36894 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF TENDER NO. 01/SE/PHC/TSR/2025-26 (LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 09.06.2025) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 01.08.2025 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.06/SE/PHC/TSR/2025-26 DATED 13.08.2025 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.09.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 267: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41264 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF TENDER NO. SE/PHC/MPM/RE46/2024-25 (LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 06.08.2024) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 16.08.2024 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.SE/PHC/MPM/36/2024-25 DATED 25.09.2024 WITH THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 268: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41842 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF RE-E-TENDER NO. 09/2023-24/PHC/CHN (DUE DATE OF SUBMISSION: 10.05.2023) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 05.07.2023 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.42/2023-24/SE/PHC/CHN DATED 26.07.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 269: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41845 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF RE-E-TENDER NO. 130/2022- 23/PHC/CHN (DUE DATE:

31.03.2023) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 09.06.2023 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.30/2023-24/SE/PHC/CHN DATED 23.06.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 270: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41875 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF E-TENDER NO.149/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 (DUE DATE:

10.04.2023) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED NIL Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.05/SE/PHC/TSR/2023-24 DATED 10.05.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 271: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41898 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF RE-E-TENDER NO.131/2022-23/PHC/CHN (DUE DATE:01.04.2023) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 05.06.2023 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.24/2023-24/SE/PHC/CHN DATED 21.06.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 272: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42060 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF E-TENDER NO.04/SE/PHCK/2019-20 (DUE DATE:30.08.2019) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 15.10.2019 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO. NO.05/SE/PHCK/2019-2020 DATED 25.10.2019 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 273: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42085 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF TENDER NO. 23/2021-2022/KWA/PHC/TVLA (DUE DATE:

27.12..2021 UP TO 2.00 PM) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 07.01.2022 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO.10/SE/PHC/TVLA/2021-2022 DATED 19.01.2022 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 274: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42086 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF 1ST RE- TENDER NO:03/SE/PHCK/2020-21 (DUE DATE:

5.10.2020 UP TO 4.00 PM) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 31.10.2020 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO. NO.24/SE/PHCK/2020-21 DATED 12.11.2020 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 275: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42099 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF TENDER NO.04/2019-20/KWA/PHC/TVLA (DUE DATE:

31.08.2019 UP TO 2.00 PM) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 04.11.2019 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO. NO.08/SE/PHC/TVLA/2019-20 DATED 18.11.2019 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 276: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42109 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) OF E-TENDER NO. 01/2018-19/KWA/PHC/TVLA (RT1) (DUE DATE : 16/04/2018 UP TO 2.00 PM) Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 28.09.2018 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 18/SE/PHC/TVLA/2018-19 DATED 12.10.2018 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.10.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 277: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 45076 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER VOLUME NO.1 (RE-E- TENDER NO:206/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA.

WRD/KWA-CE(CR)/TR/7067/2022_5_1_1/1 LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 30.10.2023 AT 4.00 PM ) Exhibit P1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER VOLUME NO.2 (RE-E- TENDER NO:206/2023-24/SE/PHC/MVPA. WRD/KWA- CE(CR)/TR/7067/2022_5_1_1/1 LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 30.10.2023 AT 4.00 PM ) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 06.11.2023 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P6(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 20.03.2025 FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.

4,98,33,176/-

Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.77/2023-24/SE/ PHC/MVPA DATED 13.02.2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 278: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 15163 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER NO SE/PHC/MPM/59/2023-24 DATED 22/06/2023 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 4.9.2023 ALONG WITH THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.SE/PHC/MPM/65/2023-24 DATED 4.10.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE CC 1ST AND PART BILL DATED NIL Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P (C) NO.43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT NO. KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 279: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16025 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E-

TENDER NOTICE NO.SE/PHC/KKD/24/2021-22 DATED 18.12.2021 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. SE/PHC/KKD/D6- 1485/2021 DATED 10.02.2022 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE/BOQ SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.SE/PHC/KKD/27/ 2021-22 DATED 25.02.2022 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 03.02.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 1ST & PART BILL Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 02.02.2003 PERTAINING TO CC 2ND & PART BILL Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 19.03.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 3RD & PART BILL Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 12.05.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 4TH & PART BILL Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 30.06.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 5TH & PART BILL Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 21.08.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 6TH & PART BILL Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/JB/ LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO. 15163 OF

Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 26.03.2024 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 280: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16038 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER DATED 18.12.2021 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.SE/PHC/KKD/D6- 1484/2021 DATED 16.2.2022 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE/BOQ SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.SE/PHC/KKD/03/ 2022-23 DATED 20.4.2022 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 2.2.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 1ST & PART BILL Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 19.03.2003 PERTAINING TO CC 2ND & PART BILL Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 9.06.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 3RD & PART BILL Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 11.08.2023 PERTAINING TO CC 4TH & PART BILL Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/ 2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO. 15163 OF

Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 26.03.2024 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 281: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16511 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E-

TENDER NO.KWA/PHC/TSR/D5-204/2022(PART) DATED 05.09.2023 PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 07.11.2023 BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED WITH EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 70/SE/PHC/TSR/2023-24 DATED 29.11.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 09.2.2024 PERTAINING TO CC 1ST & PART BILL Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 282: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16542 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E-

TENDER NO.63/2023-24/PHC/KNR DATED NIL PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 16.09.2023 BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.133/2023-24/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 07.10.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DATED NIL Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO.15163 OF 2024 Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

KCCL/KWA/JJM/ALAKODE PACKAGE II/ SE/ 04/ 2024 DATED 18.04.2024 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 283: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16566 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E-

TENDER NO.57/2023-24/PHC/KNR DATED NIL PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 16.09.2023 BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 125/2023-24/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 06.10.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE RUNNING ACCOUNT BILL PERTAINING TO EXT.P2 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DATED NIL PERTAINING TO EXT.P5 BILL Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO.15163 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 284: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 46672 OF 2025

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF VOLUME 1 OF NOTICE INVITING TENDER E-TENDER NO:

107/SE/PHC/TSR/ 2022-23 LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 13/12/2022 Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 02.02.2023 Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE FORMING PART OF EXT. P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 79/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 DATED 29.03.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P6 . A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 13.11.2025 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024 Exhibit P8(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 15.1.2025 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1537 OF 2025 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 285: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16905 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E-

TENDER NO.SE/PHC/KKD/18/2023-24 DATED 12.05.2023 PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 19.08.2023 BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/45/2023-24 DATED 05.09.2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DATED 30.12.2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/ 43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17075 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 17.08.2023 BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 29 / 2023 - 24 /SE/PHC/MVPA 08.09.2023 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 29-11-2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 8-12-2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 719 OF 2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 287: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17119 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER (WORK ORDER) NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/KOTTOPADAM/21-22 DATED 23.09.2022 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 21 / 2022 - 23 /SE/PHC/PKD DATED 10-10-2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 747 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 288: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17121 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.

WRD/KWACE(SR)/7902/2022/THIDANADU DATED 11- 10-2023 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 35 /SE/PHCK/ 2023- 24 DATED 2.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 723 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17196 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 06/03/2024 ISSUED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER (LETTER NO.

NO. KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/MUTHALAMADA/21-22 DATED 24.09.2022) OF SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 2 0 / 2 0 2 2 - 23 /SE/PHC/PKD DATED 10-10-2022 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 12- 09-2023 Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 27-09-2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 17.01.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 1906 OF 2024 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17216 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 06/03/2024 ISSUED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER (LETTER NO.

PHCK/DB/3/2018/P2 DATED 04-08-2022) OF SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P2 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 15/ SE/PHCK/2022-2023 DATED 19-08-2022 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC TWO & PART BILL DATED 28- 11-2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 12.01.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 1520 OF 2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17217 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER (LETTER NO.KWA/PHC/KKD/ JJM/CHALAVARA-HEAD WORKS/ 21-22 DATED 13-10-2022 OFTHE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 2 3 / 2 2 - 23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 19.10.2022 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 26-04- 2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 26-12-2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 770 OF 2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 292: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17249 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER (WORK ORDER) NO.1372/D3/ 2022/PHC-KTM DATED: 23.08.2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 1 7 / S E / P H C K / 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3 DATED 5-09-2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/JB/LS4/ WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 293: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17296 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 (ORDER) OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE TENDER NOTICE (E-TENDER NO.

NO.SE/PHC/KKD/27/2022-23 DATED 02.08.2022) OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER (LETTER NO.

2133/D6/ 2022/PHC-KKD DATED 24.10.2022) OF SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P3 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT NO. 1 DATED 01.09.2023 (TO ORIGINAL AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/ 26/2022-23 DATED 02.11.2022) Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 04.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 37595 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17321 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT DATED 06/03/2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE DATED 16/12/2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME II) Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED PAYMENT BREAK UP Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITIONER EXECUTED AGREEMENT DATED 23.01.2023 WITH THE 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 10.07.2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 14.11.2023 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 18.12,2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42661 OF 2023 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 T IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17332 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 06/03/2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE DATED 01/10/2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE ALONG WITH THE DETAILED TENDER SCHEDULE Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME II) Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PAYMENT BREAK UP IN RESPECT OF THE WORK TENDERED PURSUANT TO EXHIBIT-P1 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITIONER EXECUTED AGREEMENT DATED 3.11.2022 WITH THE 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 20.1.2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 11.7.2023 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 19.8.2023 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER DATED 23.11.2023 Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 19/12/2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42671/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17336 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF VOLUME 1 OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (E-TENDER NO. 90/2022-23/KWA/PHC/ D1/TVM(RT2) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE DATED 07/12/2022.

Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE/ITEM WISE BOQ (ACCEPTED) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITIONER EXECUTED AGREEMENT DATED 19/12/2022 WITH THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE VOLUME 2 OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED NIL Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED NIL NAMELY THE CC PART BILL II Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 10.5.2023 (CC PART BILL III) Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 16.8.2023 (CC PART BILL IV) Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 19.12.2023 T IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42985/2023 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 06/03/2024 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17342 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 06/03/2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER ISSUED BY THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE DATED 10/09/2021 WITHOUT ENCLOSURE Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME II) Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED PAYMENT BREAK UP Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITIONER EXECUTED AGREEMENT DATED 20.09.2021 WITH THE 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 11.03.2022 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 30.05.2022 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 15.09.2022 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 07.01.2023 Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 18.04.2023 Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 11.08.2023 Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 19.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42694/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P15 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit-R1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS' WELFARE CESS ACT, 1996.

Exhibit-R1(b) TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGE OF THE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS' WELFARE CESS RULES, 1998.

Exhibit-R1(c) TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023, DATED 6/3/2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 298: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17349 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 6/03/2024 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (VOLUME NO.1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE DATED 22.07.2022 BY THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE ATTACHED TO EXT P3 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 49/2022-23 WITH THE THIRD RESPONDENT DATED 27/07/2022 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED PAYMENT BREAK UP SCHEDULE Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 16/11/2022 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB- VOUCHER DATED 13/02/2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 18/03/2023 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 19/12/2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42948/2023 AND OTHER CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 15163/2023 AND OTHER CONNECTED CASES WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 299: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17359 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (E-TENDER NO SE/PHC/KKD/44/2022-23) PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT DATED 30.9.2022 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. NO.

1537/D1/2021/PHC-KKD DATED 20.12.2022 (SELECTION NOTICE) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/48/2022-23 DATED 18.01.2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 17-02-2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 08-2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 04.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 39595 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17381 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (E-TENDER NO. SE/PHC/KKD/93/2022-23 DATED 22.03.2023) PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 05.07.2023 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/42/2023-24 DATED 02.08.2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 29.09.2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 36832 OF 2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit-R1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 OF MANAGING DIRECTOR, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, DTD. 6-3-24.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17402 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (E-TENDER NO SE/PHC/KKD/19/2022- 23 DATED 12.07.2022) PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 1947/D6/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 20.10.2022 (SELECTION NOTICE) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE (RELEVANT PAGES) AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/18/2022-23 DATED 28.10.2022 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 16.12.2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 31.03.2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC THIRD & PART BILL DATED 20.04.2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 06.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 39234 OF 2023 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.15163/2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 302: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17404 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (E-TENDER NO. SE/PHC/KKD/17/2022-23 DATED 12.07.2022) PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER (LETTER NO.

1945/D6/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 15.10.2022) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/16/2022-23 DATED 28.10.2022 (RELEVANT PAGES) Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 11.01.2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 10.02.2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 23.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 39292 OF 2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17408 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE E TENDER NOTICE NO.KWA/PHC/TSR/D5-204/2022 (PART) DATED 20.12.2022 PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

KWA/PHC/TSR/D1/6241/2022 DATED 16.03.2023 (SELECTION NOTICE) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

82/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 DATED 31.03.2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 12-09-2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 04.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 37596 OF 2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17426 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/ 43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER (ETENDER NO SE/PHC/KKD/64/2022-23 DATED 07.12.2022) PUBLISHED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

3218/D1/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 09.03.2023 (SELECTION NOTICE) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P3) Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE (RELEVANT PAGES) AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/79/2022-23 DATED 31.03.2023 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 05- 2023 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL DATED 15.06.2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 04.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 37626 OF 2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL)

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17467 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF E-TENDER NO. SE/PHC/KKD/25/2022-23 DATED 27.07.2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 2091/D6/2022/ PHC-KKD DATED 24.10.2022 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/25/2022-23 DATED 02.11.2022 WITH THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 01.02.2023 PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 07.03.2023 PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 21.03.2023 PERTAINING TO CC THIRD & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 06.09.2023 PERTAINING TO CC FIFTH & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 23.1.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 39131/2023 Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17484 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF E-TENDER NO. SE/PHC/KKD/24/2022-23 DATED 27.07.2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. 2090/D6/2022/ PHC-KKD DATED 24.10.2022 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P2) Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/24/2022-23 DATED 02.11.2022 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 24.11.2022 PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 16.12.2022 PERTAINING TO CC SECOND & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 27.03.2023 PERTAINING TO CC THIRD & PART BILL OF THE SUBJECT WORK Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 06.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 39019/2023 Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 (ORDER) DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO. 15163/2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 307: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17531 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF NIT E-TENDER NO:

25/SE/ PHCK/2022-2023 WITH LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION ON 05.11.2022 ISSUED BY 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF WORK ORDER NO. PHCK/A3/1515/ 2019/SLSSC3/MAN DTD. 21.01. 2023 ISSUED BY 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES OF NIT RE-E-TENDER NO:1RE20/SE/ PHCK/2021-22 WITH LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION ON 07.01.2022 ISSUED BY 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF WORK ORDER NO.

PHCK/A3/1515/2019/PH2/ER5 DTD. 04. 10.2023 ISSUED BY 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF WORK COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY ASST. ENGINEER-I, PROJECT DIVISION, KWA, KOTTAYAM Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. 01.04.2023 OF CC 1ST AND PART BILL Exhibit P6 (a) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. 30.06.2023 OF CC 2ND AND PART BILL Exhibit P6 (b) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. NIL OF CC 3RD AND PART BILL Exhibit P6 (c) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. NIL OF CC 4TH AND PART BILL Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. 26.04.2022 OF CC 1ST AND PART BILL ALONG WITH TYPED COPY Exhibit P7 (a) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. 01.10.2022 OF CC 2ND AND PART BILL Exhibit P7 (b) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. 30.03.2023 OF CC 3RD AND PART BILL Exhibit P7(c) TRUE COPY OF CB3 VOUCHER DTD. NIL OF CC 4TH AND PART BILL ALONG WITH TYPED COPY Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF JUDGMENT DTD. 20.12.2023 IN W.P. (C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/JB/LS4/ WPC/43331/2023 DTD. 06.03.2024 ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DTD. 11.04.2024 IN W.P. (C). NO. 15163 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 308: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 17550 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION DATED 17-04-2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE QUARRYING PERMIT ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT DATED 16.03.2024 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE REPORT ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 18.04.2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 309: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 22174 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF E-TENDER NO. 06/2019-20/SE/Q (VOLUME 1 OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED 10/03/2020, Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT DATED 17.03.2020 BETWEEN THE PETITIONER AND THE SECOND RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE APPROVED PAYMENT BREAK UP DETAILS IN RESPECT OF THE WORK Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 27/01/2021 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 27/02/2021 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 20/12/2021 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 23.03.2022 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 02.07.2022 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 27/03/2023 Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE CB-3 VOUCHER DATED 13/11/2023 Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 19.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 42656/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED 06/03/2024 ISSUED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 310: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26117 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED: 27.01.2024 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 33/2024 - 25/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 07.06.2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. REC/122/2024- 25 DATED 11.07.2024, BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B . TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit-R1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/ JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06-03-2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 311: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26128 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 12.03.2024 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 33/2024-25/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 07.06.2024 I Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. REC/123/2024- 25 DATED 11.07.2024, BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF 2024 I Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit-R1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/ JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023, DATED 06-03-2024. WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 312: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29218 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED NIL OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P1 LOA Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 37/2022 - 23/ SE /PHC / MVPA DATED 31.03.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 O IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 23.1.2024 IN W.P (C) NO.2677 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT NO. KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29239 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.

KWA/PHC/ALP/DB/JJM-1448/20-21 DATED: 29-12- 2020 ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO ET.P1 WORK ORDER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 44 / 2020 - 21 / SE/ PHC / ALP, DATED 14-01-2021 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 12.01.2024 IN W.P (C) NO.1399 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENTNO. KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7(A) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7(B) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29452 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/KIIFB - ELAPPULLY/PHASE III DATED: 4-11-2020 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO.3 5 / 2 0 2 0 -2 1 / S E / P H C / P K D DATED 18-12-2020 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 12.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 1420 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29459 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/THENKURUSSI/20-21 DATED: 27- 09-2022 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO.2 2 / 2 0 2 2 -2 3 / S E / P H C / P K D DATED 14-10-2022 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 12,01,2024 IN WP(C) NO.1515 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGSNO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRSTRESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

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APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29501 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER (WORK ORDER) NO.SE/PHC/MVPA/D5/T-27/2022-23(I) DATED 28- 11-2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P1 WORK ORDER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO.25 / 2 0 2 2 - 23 /SE/PHC/ MVPA DATED 12-12-2022 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE CB3 VOUCHER PERTAINING TO CC FIRST & PART BILL DATED 10-11-2023 Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND OTHER CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 17.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 1898 OF 2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P8A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P8B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 317: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29507 OF 2024

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Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

KWA/PHC/ALP/DB/JJM-1443/20-21 DATED: 26-07- 2021 (WORK ORDER) ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P1 WORK ORDER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 04 / 2021 - 22 / SE/ PHC/ ALP, DATED 09.08.2021 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 O IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 12.01.2024 IN W.P (C) NO.1552 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT NO. KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 318: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29665 OF 2024

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Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

WRD/KWACE(SR)/7902/2022/THALAPPALAM DATED 09.10.2023 (WORK ORDER) OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO.34/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 FOR WORKS DATED 02.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P6A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P6B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 319: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29735 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER (WORK ORDER) NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/KOTTOPADAM/21-22 DATED 23- 09-2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE APPENDED TO EXT.P1 WORK ORDER Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 2 1 / 2 0 2 2 - 23 /SE/PHC/PKDDATED 10-10-2022 Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 8.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 747 OF 2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 320: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31612 OF 2024

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Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF WORK ORDER NO. PHCK-A3-1515- 2019-PH-1-VKT-2 DTD.21.03.2023 ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF WORK ORDER NO. PHCK-A3-1515- 2019-PH-1-VKT-1A DTD.25.10.2023 ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF MEMORANDUM OF PAYMENTS DTD.

10.12.2023 IN RESPECT OF EXT.P1 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF MEMORANDUM OF PAYMENTS DTD.

16.01. 2024 IN RESPECT OF EXT.P2 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF MEMORANDUM OF PAYMENT IN RESPECT OF CC 4TH AND PART BILL DTD. NIL IN RESPECT OF EXT.P1 Exhibit P6 . TRUE COPY OF JUDGMENT DTD. 06.02.2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 3333 OF 2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF NOTES AND MINUTES OF HEARING CONDUCTED ON 26.03. 2024 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO. PHCK-E1-85/2024 DTD. 27.03.2024 ISSUED BY 3RD RESPONDENT Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF ORDER DTD.20.06.2024 IN R.P. NO. 299 OF 2024 IN W.P.(C) NO. 3333 OF 2024 Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF JUDGMENT DTD. 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDINGS NO. KWA/JB/ LS4/WPC/43331/ 2023 DTD. 06.03.2024 ISSUED BY 2ND RESPONDENT Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF INTERIM ORDER DTD. 14.05.2024 IN W.P. (C). NO. 17531 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 321: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32285 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 17.12.2020 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 33/SE/PHCK/2020-2021 DATED 21.01.2021 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

MVV/SE/PHC/T31/18/24 DATED 24.08.2024, BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 322: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32627 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 18.6.2022 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 21/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 DATED 16.07.2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

MVV/SE/PHC/T88/T42/21/24 DATED 24.08.2024, BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 . TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF 2024 I WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 323: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32312 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED NIL OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 40/2022 - 23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 30.03.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 28.05.2023 BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 324: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32487 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 19.8.2023 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/67/2023-24 DATED 25.09.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OFTHE JUDGMENT DATED 08.01.2024 IN WP(C) NO. 757 OF 2024 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 325: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32498 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER 172/D1/2023/PHC-KKD DATED 10.08.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.SE/PHC/KKD/51/2023-24 DATED 08.09.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 326: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32513 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE (LOA) DATED 3.10.2023 OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/MPM/91/2023-24 DATED 24.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P7B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 327: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32521 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

WRD/KWACE(SR)/7902/2022/P9-POONJAR DATED 28.10.2023 (WORK ORDER) OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO.44/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 FOR WORKS DATED 24.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OFTHE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P6A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P6B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 328: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32542 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.

1437/02/2022/PHCKTM-P1 DATED 27.10.2023 (WORK ORDER) OF THE SECOND RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF AGREEMENT NO. 45/SE/PHCK/2023-2024 FOR WORKS DATED 24.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 20.12.2023 IN W.P.(C) NO. 43298 OF 2023 AND CONNECTED CASES Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.15163 OF

Exhibit P6A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17484 OF

Exhibit P6B TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 10.05.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.17217 OF

WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 329: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32710 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE WORK ORDER NO.

KWA/PHC/TSR/D5/4685/2022 DATED 16.01.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO.63/SE/PHC/TSR/2022-23 DATED 30.01.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 O IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 330: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32762 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.1425/D5/2021/PHC-KKD DATED 18.02.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/40/2023-24 DATED 01.08.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 O IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPYOF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 331: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32798 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 7.08.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) I Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/MPM/47/2023-24 DATED 12.09.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPYOF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 332: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32844 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 15.01.2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/102/2023-24 DATED 15.03.2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPYOF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE SECOND RESPONDENT WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 333: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34232 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 13.10.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/MPM/93/2023-24 DATED 24.11.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023. Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 ATRUE COPY OFTHE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 334: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34243 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 28.12.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/43/2022-23 DATED 12.01.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 335: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34254 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 13.03.2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/MPM/10/2024-25 DATED 11.06.2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 336: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34330 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 02.09.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/69/2023-24 DATED 03.10.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 337: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34333 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 30.04.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/39/2023-24 DATED 01.08.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT MANAGING DIRECTOR Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 338: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 34336 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 04.07.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/MPM/31/2023-24 DATED 24.07.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 19.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 339: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 35477 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 19.05.2023 ISSUED BY THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 42/2023-24/SE/PHC/KNR DATED 31.05.2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL). NO. 43298/2023 DATED 20.12.2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. REC/515/2023- 24 DATED 21.10.2023 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.

09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 340: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 35493 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER. NO SE/PHC/KKD/06/2022-23 DATED 20.07.2022 INVITED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO 1762/D5/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 15.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/27/2022-23 DATED 02.11.2022 EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER HEREIN AND THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT ExhibitP 4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 06.02.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 1ST PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.18804714/- Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 21.03.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC IIND PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.18008309/ Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 16.06.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 3RD PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.56678231/ Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 11.09.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 4TH PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.28311656/ Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 5TH PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.37455368/ WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 341: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 35634 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE E-TENDER. NO SE/PHC/KKD/51/2022-23 DATED 01.11.2022 INVITED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT ExhibitP2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO 2870/D5/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 21.01.2023 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT NO.

SE/PHC/KKD/51/2022-23 DATED 04.02.2023 EXECUTED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER ExhibitP 4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 18.03.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 1ST PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.21897354/- Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 02.08.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC IIND PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.14968158/ Exhibit P6 . THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED 26.08.2023 ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 3RD PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.24184873/ Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE VOUCHER DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OF THE 1ST RESPONDENT HEREIN TOWARDS CC 4TH PART BILL FOR AN AMOUNT OF RS.43205209/ WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 342: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 39114 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED NIL Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 08/2023-24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 24-05-2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 O IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 343: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 39118 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.2645/D5/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 18.04.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/07/2023- 24 DATED 2-05-2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 21.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 344: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 39123 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

3217/D1/2022/PHC-KKD DATED 18.04.2023 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. SE/PHC/KKD/08/2023-24 DATED 2- 05-2023 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OFTHE LETTER DATED 22.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 345: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 39126 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE DATED 11.01.2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 48/2023- 24/SE/PHC/ALP DATED 27-02-2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 346: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 40365 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF RE-E-

TENDER NO.37/2023-24/SE/PHC/ALP WITH LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION AS 10.07.2023 (VOLUME 1 OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT DATED 14/06/2024 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT DATED 08.07.2024 WITH THE SECOND RESPONDENT.

Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE THIRD RESPONDENT DATED 22/10/2024 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE FIRST RESPONDENT AUTHORITY DATED 6.3.2024 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 1.10.2024 IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.34336 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 347: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 40767 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/ PKD/JJM/20- 2I/AMBALAPPARA ZONE I DATED 03.05.2021 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 11/2021-22/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 31-05-2021 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023.IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF THE PETITIONER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 348: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 40785 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/ PKD/JJM/ONGALLUR/21-22 DATED 11.04.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 03/2022-23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 05-05-2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF THE PETIITONER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 349: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 40787 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/ PKD/JJM/20- 2I/AMBALAPPARA ZONE II DATED 03.05.2021 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED SCHEDULE (APPENDED TO EXT.P1) Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 12/2021-22/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 31-05-2021 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 4.12.2023 IN WRIT PETITION (C) NO.39649 OF 2023 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF THE PETITIONER DATED 20.08.2024 BEFORE THE FOURTH RESPONDENT Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 Exhibit P7A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024 IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 350: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 43299 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS

Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF E-TENDER NO.07/2024-25/KWA/PHC/D4/TVM DATED 30/08/2024 (VOLUME NO.1 OF THE NOTICE INVITING TENDER) Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE SELECTION NOTICE ISSUED BY THE SECOND RESPONDENT DATED 05/10/2024 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE AGREEMENT DATED 23/10/2024 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ACCEPTED PRICE SCHEDULE Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 19.11.2024 ISSUED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.40787 OF 2024 RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

Exhibit- R1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS' WELFARE CESS ACT, 1996. Exhibit-R1(b) TRUE COPY OF THE BUILDING AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WELFARE CESS RULES, 1998 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 351: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 43509 OF 2024

PETITIONER EXHIBITS Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/KOTTAYI/21-22 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 15.02.2022 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 25/2021-22/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 14.03.2024 Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/THENKARA- HEAD WORKS/21-22 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 29.06.2022 Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 09/2022-23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 12.07.2022 Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/MANNUR/21-22 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 28.10.2022 Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 26/2022-23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 31.10.2022 Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/ALANALLUR/21-22 ALONG WITH ITS ACCEPTED SCHEDULE DATED 13.02.2023 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 17.02.2023 ALONG WITH ITS ACCEPTED SCHEDULE DATED 13.02.2023 Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 34/2022-23/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 28.02.2023 Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM- PARALI ALONG WITH ITS ACCEPTED SCHEDULE ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 04/2023-24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 16.05.2023 Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/THACHANATTUKARA/21-22 ALONG WITH ITS ACCEPTED SCHEDULE ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 04/2023-24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 29.07.2023 Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE NO.

KWA/PHC/PKD/JJM/ THACHANATTUKARA/2023-24 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 15.02.2024 WP(C) NO.32248 OF 2024 : 352: 2026:KER:14329 AND CONNECTED CASES

Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE AGREEMENT NO. 45/2023-24/SE/PHC/PKD DATED 05.03.2024 Exhibit P15 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 04.12.2023 IN WP(C) NO.39649 OF 2023 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT.

Exhibit P16 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS NO.

KWA/JB/LS4/WPC/43331/2023 DATED 06.03.2024 OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE THIRD RESPONDENT Exhibit P17 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024_ IN W.P.(C) 32710 OF 2024 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT Exhibit P17(a) TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED 13.09.2024_ IN W.P.(C) 32762 OF 2024 OF THIS HON'BLE COURT

 
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