APHC010509722026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3311] Tuesday, the 29th day of September, 2026 Present Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No: 27811 of 2026 Between: Mutyala Musili Reddy, ... Petitioner and The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ... Respondents Counsel for the petitioner: 1. G. Sekhar Reddy 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.27811 of 2026 ORDER: This writ petition is filed to declare the action of the respondents in not releasing the bill amount of Rs.8,08,259/- towards the works executed by the petitioner as illegal and consequently, direct the respondents to pay Rs.8,08,259/- to the petitioner along with interest @ 24% per annum. 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. 4, vide Lr.Rc.No. 06 / SA / Court Case / FFC / 2026, dated 28.09.2026, stating that the respondent No.7 is competent authority for further action with regard to the payment of amount. 04. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent gram panchayat placed on record a copy of written instructions of the respondent No. 7 dated 26.09.2026 stating that as and when funds are made available by the higher authorities / government under 15th Finance Commission grant or other relevant grants, the admitted amount of Rs. 8,08,259/- would be paid to the petitioner. 3 BSB,J W.P. No.27811 of 2026 05. The learned counsel for the petitioner requested to pass appropriate order for the payment of the amount admitted in the written instructions. 06. In view of the submissions made on both sides, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to pay an amount of Rs.8,08,259/- (eight lakh eight thousand two hundred fifty nine 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: 29.09.2026 NSM 4 BSB,J W.P. No.27811 of 2026 31 Honourable Ms. Justice B. S. Bhanumathi Writ Petition No: 27811 of 2026 Date: 29.09.2026 NSM