1 HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026 APHC010394942026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] FRIDAY, THE 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 21359/2026 Between: 1. GOUNDA ABDUL HAMEED, S/O MAHABOOB BASHA, AGED ABOUT45YEARS,R/O DOOR NO.20-53/2 PAGDIYALA ROAD, NANDIKOTKUR.NANDIKOTKURMANDAL NANDYALA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, A.P.SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI -522238. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, A.P.SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI - 522238, 3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NANDYALA, NANDYALA DISTRICT, EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT-518501. 4. THE DISTRICT TRIBAL WELFARE OFFICER, NANDYALA, EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501. 5. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TRIBAL WELFARE, SRISAILAM, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501. 6. THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TRIBAL WELFARE SUB DIVISION,SRISAILAM, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501. 2 HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026 7. THE PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, WORKS AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT-518501. ...RESPONDENT(S): Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased toissue Writ order or direction more particularly on in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- (twenty five lakhs and twenty seven thousand and fourhundred and fifty eight rupees only) for the work executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (V M) in Nandyala District through the agreement No.EE/ /2024-25 dt.24.01.2025,and with 6 interest is illegal, arbitrary and contrary to law and un constitution and in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent authorities to release the admitted bill of net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- with 6 interest per annum to the petitioner in respect of the execution of aforementioned works forthwith IA NO: 1 OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased direct the respondent authorities to release the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- with interest at 6 for the works executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (V M) in Nandyala District through the agreement No.EE/ /2024-25 dt.24.01.2025, pending disposal of the writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. GNANESWARA RAO MITTIREDDI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE 2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING 3 HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026 ORDER: 1. The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents not releasing the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- (Rupees Twenty Five Lakhs Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Eight only) for the work executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (VM) in Nandyala District through the Agreement No.EE/ /2024-25, dated 24.01.2025. 2. The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner duly executed all the works and thereafter submitted final bills, which were duly endorsed by the competent authority. A statement detailing the works executed by the petitioner was prepared, and the progress of the work was recorded in the M- book. However, in spite of the completion of all procedural formalities, the payment towards the completed works has not been released till date. 3. Heard the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Social Welfare and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Finance Planning. 4. During the course of hearing, the learned Counsel appearing for the respondents submits that the respondents does not dispute the submissions made by the petitioner with respect to the completion of the work undertaken and that the non-payment of bills is due to paucity of funds. 5. Considering the submissions, the concerned respondents are hereby directed to verify and release the payments due payable to the petitioner as 4 HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026 expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 5 HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026 7 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 21359 of 2026 Date: 18.09.2026 NKA