APHC010448622026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3311] Thursday, the 17th day of September, 2026 Present Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No: 24478 of 2026 Between: P. Neelimaprasad ... Petitioner and The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ... Respondents Counsel for the petitioner: 1. Modapothula Sumalatha Counsel for the respondents: 1. G.P. for Panchayat Raj Rural Dev. 2. G.P. for Finance Planning The Court made the following: 2 BSB,J W.P.No.24478 of 2026 ORDER: This writ petition is filed to declare the action of the respondents in not releasing the amount of Rs. 4,35,694/- vide M. book No. 526 B PRID 2022-23 even after finalizing the bills payable to the petitioner in relation to the construction of BT road from near ZPHS School in 23 / 2, Nittoor Village in Yadiki Mandal vide agreement No. 649 / GGMP / 2023-24, dated 14.02.2024 of the EE PRI Division Anantapuramu, as illegal arbitrary and consequently, direct the respondents to pay the amount of Rs. 4,35,694/- to the petitioner. 02. It is the contention of the petitioner that even though the respondents admit that the petitioner is entitled to the aforesaid amount, no payment has been made. The petitioner further contends that such non-payment of money is clearly arbitrary and high-handed, requiring interference of this Court. 03. On the other hand, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Gram Panchayat and Rural Development, while admitting about the claim of the petitioner, placed on record a copy of written instructions received from the respondent No. 6, vide Lr.Rc.No. Supdt / Court Case / 2026, dated 05.09.2026, stating that since the government has discontinued the GGMP scheme, the bill for the balance amount of Rs. 4,29,230/- payable to the petitioner could not be processed due to non-availability of budget. 04. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested to pass appropriate order for the payment of the amount admitted in the written instructions. 3 BSB,J W.P.No.24478 of 2026 05. In view of the submissions made on both sides, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to pay an amount of Rs.4,29,230/- (four lakh twenty nine thousand two hundred thirty rupees only) to the petitioner, along with the interest, if any, at the rate entitled, within a period of two (02) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is open to the petitioner to agitate the claim for higher rate of interest, if any, payable by the respondents, before an appropriate forum. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this writ petition shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE B.S. BHANUMATHI Date: 17.09.2026 NSM 4 BSB,J W.P.No.24478 of 2026 51 Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No: 24478 of 2026 Date: 17.09.2026 NSM