1 HN, J W.P.No.14701_2026 APHC010278402026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 14701/2026 Between: 1. MODALAVALASA LEELA MOHANA RAO, S/O. RATNALU, AGED 50 YEARS, OCC. CONTRACTOR, R/O. PLOT NO.72, A.S.N. COLONY, CHINNABONDILIPURAM VILLAGE BALAGA RURAL, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. - 532001 ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, THULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT. - 522238 2. STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, THULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT. - 522238 3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, ANDHRA PRADESH SAMAGRA SIKSHA (APSS) SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, SRIKAKULAM. - 532001 4. THE CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER CPO, AND DISTRICT ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS OFFICER, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, SRIKAKULAM. - 532001 5. THE PROJECT OFFICER, ANDHRA PRADESH SAMAGRASIKSHA (APSS), SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, SRIKAKULAM. - 532001 6. THE ADDITIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR, SAMAGRA SIKSHA, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. - 532001 7. SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, PANCHAYAT RAJ CIRCLE, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. - 532001 8. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, ANDHRA PRADESH SAMAGRA SIKSHA (APSS) SRIKAKULAM, (RAJIV VIDYA MISSION, SSA), SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. - 532001 ...RESPONDENT(S): 2 HN, J W.P.No.14701_2026 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 toPleased to issue a Writ, Order, or Direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the payments for the works i.e.. Construction of Common facility center at Sri Swadeshiyam WCS Peddathamarapalli of Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam District through the Divisional Agreement for an amount of Rs. 22,24,504/- as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Art 14 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent authorities to release Rs. 22,24,504/- for the above said works executed by the petitioner and pass 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 Pleased to direct respondents to consider for payment of amount of Rs. 22,24,504/- for the works executed by the petitioner i.e.. Construction of Common facility center at Sri Swadeshiyam WCS Peddathamarapalli of Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam District through the Divisional Agreement for an amount of Rs. 22,24,504/- forthwith, pending disposal of the main Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. RAMBABU KOPPINEEDI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. RAGHU BABU KALAMATA SC For Samagra Siksha 2. GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION 3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING 3 HN, J W.P.No.14701_2026 ORDER: 1. The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents in not releasing the payments for the works i.e., Construction of Common facility center at Sri Swadeshiyam WCS Peddathamarapalli of Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam District, through the Divisional Agreement for an amount of Rs. 22,24,504/-. 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 Standing counsel appearing for Samagra Siksha, learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for School Education and learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for Finance Planning. 4. The learned Counsel appearing for the respondents filed their counter- affidavit stating 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.14701_2026 expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of six 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:21.09.2026 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 5 HN, J W.P.No.14701_2026 39 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 14701 of 2026 Date: 21.09.2026 NKA