APHC010503382026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3396] TUESDAY, THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 27514/2026 Between: 1. M/S. LLR CONSTRUCTIONS,, 5-19/1, MATYAM PAIPALLE VILLAGE, MUTTUKURU (P), THAVANAMPALLE (M), CHITTOOR DISTRICT, REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR, SRI LOKESWARA REDDY ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR - 522 004, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 4. THE CHIEF ENGINEER AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 5. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, O/O COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, GOVERNMENT OF AP, GUNTUR- 522 004, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 6. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, 2 KADAPA, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT. 7. THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, AGRICULTURAL MARKETING, CHITTOOR, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. 8. THE DISTRICT COOPERATIVE OFFICER, COOPERATION DEPARTMENT, CHITTOOR, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. 9. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, CHITTOOR. ...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 a. Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus for declaring the inaction of the respondents in releasing the total bill amount of Rs.28,13,391/- along with interest to the petitioner in pursuance ofAgreement entered by the petitioner. with the 1st respondent vide Agreement. No. 147/2023-24 dated 11.10.2023, as illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the total bill amount of Rs.28,13,391/- along with interest to the petitioner, 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 total bill amount-of Rs.28,13,391/- along with interest to the petitioner in pursuance of Agreement No.147/2023-24 dated 11.10.2023, pending disposal of the main writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. RAMESH BABU TALLURI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 2. GP FOR AGRICULTURE 3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING 3 THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 27514 of 2026 ORAL ORDER:- 1. The present Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the inaction of the respondents in releasing the total bill amount of Rs.28,13,391/-, along with interest, to the petitioner pursuant to the agreement entered into by the petitioner with respondent No.1 vide Agreement No.147/2023-24 dated 11.10.2023, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of the principles of natural justice and the Constitution of India, and consequently to direct the respondents to release the total bill amount of Rs.28,13,391/-, along with interest, to the petitioner. 2. Heard Sri Ramesh Babu Talluri, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.M.Sandhya Deepthi, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Agriculture for the respondents. 3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Agriculture, on written instructions dated 25.09.2026, would submit that there is no dispute with regard to the amount due. She would further submit that the work has been completed by the contractor and the office has countersigned the work bill and submitted the same for payment to the higher authorities. The bill was thereafter sent to the DCCB Bank authorities for payment. At present, the bill is pending with the bank authorities, awaiting 4 approval of the DLC. She would further submit that the bill will be paid within 10 to 15 days. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that, recording the same, the Writ Petition may be disposed of by fixing a time frame for clearing the bill amount payable to the petitioner. 5. Considering the submissions made and on perusal of the material on record, the Writ Petition is disposed of. However, the respondent-authorities are directed to clear the pending bills payable to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of three (3) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, since the same is pending with the Bank authorities. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed. _________________________________________ Dr. JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA Date: 29.09.2026. UPS 5 33 THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 27514 of 2026 Dt.29.09.2026 UPS