1 HN, J W.P.No.18380_2026 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : Date of uploading : APHC010344082026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] WEDNESDAY, THE 15th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 18380/2026 Between: 1. M/S. THIRD EYE SECURITIES,, REP. BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER SMT. PALAGANI TEJASWI, W/O SRIKANTH, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, R/O. 7-4, MAIN ROAD, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 522501. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI -522238. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT A.P. SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI -522238. 3. THE MANGALAGIRI AND TADEPALLI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT -522501. 4. THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MANGALAGIRI AND TADEPALLI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT -522501. ...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 topleased to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the payment to the petitioner for the works executed in respect of (i) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO-2 and Toner Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,94,530/- (ii) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO-1 and Printer Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,94,506/- (iii) Arrangement of Network Setup at JC Chamber, Commissioner Chamber, 2 HN, J W.P.No.18380_2026 Accounts Examiner Chamber, Peshi, Administration Section, Election Dept Room in Mangalagiri Municipal Office, MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,93,185/- (iv) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of H.P. Pavilion 68.6 cm (27) All-in-One Desktop PC Joint Collector and Special Officer Chamber in MTMC for an amount of Rs.1 ,93,1 18/- and (v) Providing Internet Access to CC Cameras at Mahbub Shamsher Khan Memorial Swimming Pool and Skating Rink and MTMC Guest House in Tadepalli, Seethanagaram in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,27,185/- altogether for a total amount of Rs.9,02,524/- as illegal, arbitrary, malafide and contrary to the procedure established by law apart from being violative of Articles 14, 19 (1) (g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to release the payment of above bills along with interest forthwith in the interest of justice 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 the respondents to take necessary steps to release payment to the petitioner for the works executed in respect of (i) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO-2 and Toner Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,94,530/- (ii) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO-1 and Printer Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,94,506/- (iii) Arrangement of Network Setup at JC Chamber, Commissioner Chamber, Accounts Examiner Chamber, Peshi, Administration Section, Election Dept Room in Mangalagiri Municipal Office, MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,93,185/- (iv) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of H.P. Pavilion 68.6 cm (27) All-in-One Desktop PC Joint Collector & Special Officer Chamber in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,93,118/- and (v) Providing Internet Access to CC Cameras at Mahbub Shamsher Khan Memorial Swimming Pool & Skating Rink and MTMC Guest House in Tadepalli, Seethanagaram in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,27,185/- altogether for a total amount of Rs.9,02,524/-, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. MANDALIKA KAVYA SUDHA Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP 2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING 3 HN, J W.P.No.18380_2026 ORDER: 1. The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents in not releasing the payment to the petitioner for the works executed in respect of (i) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO- 2 and Toner Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,94,530/- (ii) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of Desktop Computers to incharge JTO-1 and Printer Cartridges in MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,94,506/- (iii) Arrangement of Network Setup at JC Chamber, Commissioner Chamber, Accounts Examiner Chamber, Peshi, Administration Section, Election Dept Room in Mangalagiri Municipal Office, MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,93,185/- (iv) Supply, Delivery and Fixing of H.P.Pavilion 68.6 cm (27) All-in-One Desktop PC Joint Collector and Special Officer Chamber in MTMC for an amount of Rs.1,93,118/- and (v) Providing Internet Access to CC Cameras at Mahbub Shamsher Khan Memorial Swimming Pool and Skating Rink and MTMC Guest House in Tadepalli, Seethanagaram in MTMC for an amount of Rs. 1,27,185/- altogether for a total amount of Rs.9,02,524/-. 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. 4 HN, J W.P.No.18380_2026 3. Heard the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Pleader for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Sri A.S.C.Bose, learned Standing Counsel for the Municipality and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Finance and Planning. 4. During the course of hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for 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. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:15.07.2026 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 5 HN, J W.P.No.18380_2026 39 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 18380 of 2026 Date: 15.07.2026 NKA