APHC010472322026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH Wednes The Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No. Between: Kosuru Achutha Rama Rao and The State of Andhra Pradesh and others Counsel for the petitioner: 1. Bokka Satyanarayana Kamla Counsel for the respondents: G.P. for Panchayat Raj Rural Dev G.P. for Finance Planning The Court made the following: IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) Wednesday, the 23rd day of September, 2026 Present The Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No. 26104 of 2026 Achutha Rama Rao … Petitioner and The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ... Respondent Counsel for the petitioner: Bokka Satyanarayana Kamla Counsel for the respondents: G.P. for Panchayat Raj Rural Dev G.P. for Finance Planning The Court made the following: IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH [3311] Petitioner Respondents 2 BSB, J W.P. No.26104 of 2026 ORDER: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to declare the action of the respondents in not releasing the admitted bill amount of Rs. 5,34,458/- with interest to the petitioner even after completion of the execution of work as illegal, and consequently direct the respondents to release and pay the bill amount. 2. It is the contention of the petitioner that the District Collector of erstwhile East Godavari District, Kakinada issued proceedings in Rc. No. 153/DYSO/Plg III/17, dated 03.05.2017 for administrative sanction for construction of B.C. community hall at D.Polavaram village of Tuni mandal, in favour of the petitioner; that, after completion of the work and after due verification, work was recorded and certified; that the authorities also issued quality control certificate; that the respondents, having been satisfied with the execution of work, finalized the bills in respect of the said works; and that despite the same, the respondents choose not to disburse the balance amount and have been postponing the payment without any cogent reason. 3. The learned Assistant Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj, representing the respondent No. 4, placed on record a copy of written instructions of the Executive Engineer, PRI Division, Kakinada, vide Lr. No. EE / PRI Div. / KKD/A6/ W.P.No.26104 of 2026, dated 22.09.2026, wherein it was stated as follows:- “1) The payment for the work claimed by the petitioner is admissible. 3 BSB, J W.P. No.26104 of 2026 2) The bill will be submitted in NIDHI portal soon after receipt of budget under SDF grant. 3) Obtain six (6) months time for payment. 4) Certified that these instructions are issued by the respondent No. 4 as per office records.” 4. The petitioner sought Rs. 5,34,458/-, whereas the respondents admitted the partial liability of Rs. 6,33,674/-. In the light of the written instructions admitting partial liability, the learned counsel for the petitioner requested to dispose of the writ petition directing the respondents to pay the admitted amount. 5. Having regard to the submissions made on both the sides, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to release the amount of Rs. 6,33,674/- (rupees six lakhs thirty three thousand six hundred and seventy four only) to the petitioner along with the interest, if any, as per the lawful entitlement, within a period of one (01) month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. __________ ___ B.S. BHANUMATHI, J Dt. 23.09.2026 PNV