1 HN, J W.P.No.25303_2026 APHC010460482026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] TUESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 25303/2026 Between: 1. DUMPALA SIVA KUMAR RAO, , S/O DELLESWARA RAO, AGED ABOUT YEARS, OCC CONTRACTOR, R/O D.NO.21-64-6/2, TGR NAGAR, PEDAGANTYADA, VISAKHAPATNAM-44 ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522237. 2. ANDHRA PRADESH EDUCATION AND WELFARE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APEWIDC, D.NO.9-76, SAI FORTUNE HEIGHTS, VADDESWARAM VILLAGE, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522502. 3. THE DIRECTOR, DR.B.R. AMBEDKAR STUDY CIRCLES, 1ST FLOOR, AMBEDKAR BHAVAN, SURYAPRAKASARAO ROAD, ARUNDALPET, VIJAYAWADA. 4. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APEWIDC, VISAKHAPATNAM. 5. DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, VISAKHAPATNAM ...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 an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents in withholding the payment of bill to a tune of Rs. 8,22,403/- (Rupees Eight 2 HN, J W.P.No.25303_2026 lakhs twenty two thousands four hundred and three rupees only) for the work executed under Agreement No.EE/2025-26, dated 06.01.2026 even after finalizing the bill, as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents herein to immediately pay the due amount of Rs. 8,22,403/- payable to petitioner with an interest @ 12percent per annum IA NO: 1 OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased direct the Respondents to release the due amount of Rs. 8,22,403/- (Rupees Eight lakhs twenty two thousands four hundred and three rupees only) payable to the Petitioner in relation to the work executed under Agreement No.EE/2025-26, dated 06.01.2026, pending disposal of the writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. M.V. VIJAYADITYA REDDY Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION 3 HN, J W.P.No.25303_2026 ORDER: 1. The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents in withholding the payment of bill to a tune of Rs. 8,22,403/- (Rupees Eight lakhs twenty two thousands four hundred and three only) for the work executed under Agreement No.EE/2025-26, dated 06.01.2026 i.e., major and minor repirs in Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Study Circle at Rushikonda of Visakhapatnam, even after finalizing the bill. 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. 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 expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4 HN, J W.P.No.25303_2026 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.25303_2026 115 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 25303 of 2026 Date: 22.09.2026 NKA