1 HN, J W.P.No.25680_2026 APHC010470122026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] WEDNESDAY, THE 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 25680/2026 Between: 1. M/S GARRISON CONSTRUCTIONS, (FIRM NO. 228 OF 2019) (FORMERLY SRI G. HEMANTH REDDY), D. NO. 7-128/2, SRINAGAR COLONY, NEAR VAIKUNTAPURAM, TIRUPATI-2, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-517502 REP. BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER G. HEMANTH REDDY. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE STATE PROJECT DIRECTOR, SAMAGRA SHIKSHA, ANDHRA PRADESH, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 4. SAMAGRA SHIKSHA, , ANDHRA PRADESH, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF ENGINEER. 5. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, SAMAGRA SHIKSHA, CHITTOOR TOWN, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. 6. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH. ...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 order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the final bill amount of Rs.4,29,033/- to the petitioner along with interest, in pursuance of the work executed under the agreement entered into with the 4th respondent vide Agreement No. .../2020-21 dated 28.07.2020 as illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the final bill amount of Rs.4,29,033/- to the petitioner along with interest, 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 2 HN, J W.P.No.25680_2026 direct respondents to release the final bill amount of Rs.4,29,033/- to the petitioner along with interest, pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. RAMESH BABU TALLURI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 2. GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION 3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING The Court made the following: 3 HN, J W.P.No.25680_2026 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 25680/2026 ORDER: 1. The petitioners are aggrieved by the action of the respondents in not releasing the payments for the works i.e., providing Additional Infrastructure to ZPHS Kalikiri Girls vide Agreement No….2020-21, dated 28.07.2020. 2. The learned counsel further submits that the petitioners 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 petitioners were 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 petitioners, the learned Standing counsel appearing for respondent Nos.3 to 5, learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for School Education and learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for Finance Planning. 4. During the course of hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents submits that submits that the bills have been approved for clearance and that the Government has also released funds towards clearing the outstanding bills of the contractors. It is further submitted that additional funds are awaited and that, soon after release of the funds, the bills due and payable to the petitioner shall be cleared. 4 HN, J W.P.No.25680_2026 5. Considering the submissions, the concerned respondents are hereby directed to verify and release the payments due payable to the petitioners as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. As a sequel, Miscellaneous Petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:16.09.2026 KGM Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 5 HN, J W.P.No.25680_2026 178 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 25680 of 2026 Date: 16.09.2026 NKA