APHC010353882026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3327] TUESDAY, THE 14th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K SREENIVASA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO: 18962/2026 Between: 1. GANGAMMATALLI MAHILA GROUP, REP BY ITS ORGANIZER, N.TIRUPATAMMA, W/O VEERANJANEYULU, AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,R/O. D.NO.4-11, NARUKULAPADU VILLAGE, AMARAVATI MANDAL, PALNADU DISTRICT-522016 ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, PANCHAYAT RAJ ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522503. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522503. 3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, PALNADU DISTRICT-522601. 4. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PRI DIVISION, PALNADU DISTRICT- 522601. 5. THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PRI- SUB DIVISION, PEDAKURAPADU, PALNADU DISTRICT-522402. 6. THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, AMARAVATI, PALNADU DISTRICT-522020. 7. THE MANDAL PARISHAD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, AMARAVATI, SRK,J W.P No.18962 of 2026 2 PALNADU DISTRICT-522020. ...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, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the bill amounts admittedly due to the petitioner, despite the successful completion of the works entrusted to him. The said works are duly (i) Levelling and Road at wellness center in Narakulapadu Village of Amaravati Mandal covered by M- Book No. 044/B/PRI/2014-15 for Rs.2,50,218/- and (ii) Levelling and Road at Rythubarosa Kendram in Narakulapadu Village of Amaravati Mandal covered by M-Book No. 088/B/PRI/2015-16 for Rs.2,03,102 /-total aggregating to Rs.4,53,320/-, despite completion of the works and acceptance of the measurements and bills, as illegal, arbitrary, discriminatory, violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to forthwith release the said amount of Rs.4,53,320/-together with interest thereon from the date of completion of the works till realization 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 release the admitted amount of Rs. 4,53,320/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Fifty-Three Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Only), covered under M-Book No. 044/B/PRI/2014-15 and M-Book No. 088/B/PRI/2015-16 in respect of the work executed by the Petitioner, forthwith, pending disposal of the main , Writ Petition, and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. BAGGI VENKATA PAVAN KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR PANCHAYAT RAJ RURAL DEV 2. GP FOR REVENUE 3. Mattegunta.Sudhir,Standing Counsel For Z.P.Ps,M.P.Ps,Gram Panchayats 4. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING SRK,J W.P No.18962 of 2026 3 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K SREENIVASA REDDY Writ Petition No:18962 of 2026 The Court made the following Order: This Writ Petition is filed seeking the following relief: “...to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the bill amounts admittedly due to the petitioner, despite the successful completion of the works entrusted to him. The said works are duly (i) Levelling and Road at wellness center in Narakulapadu Village of Amaravati Mandal covered by M- Book No. 044/B/PRI/2014-15 for Rs.2,50,218/- and (ii) Levelling and Road at Rythubarosa Kendram in Narakulapadu Village of Amaravati Mandal covered by M-Book No.088/B/PRI/2015-16 for Rs.2,03,102/-; total aggregating to Rs.4,53,320/-, despite completion of the works and acceptance of the measurements and bills, as illegal, arbitrary, discriminatory, violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to forthwith release the said amount of Rs.4,53,320/- together with interest thereon from the date of completion of the works till realization and pass such other order…” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development. 3. The petitioner, a civil contractor, was entrusted with two GGMP road levelling works at Narakulapadu Village, Amaravati Mandal, under agreements dated 26.12.2023. He completed the works within the stipulated time by investing his own funds, and the respondents recorded the measurements in the M-Books and accepted the bills. Despite admitting an amount of Rs.4,53,320/-, the respondents have failed to release the payment for more SRK,J W.P No.18962 of 2026 4 than two years. It is the case of the petitioner that he borrowed money on interest to execute the work and is suffering serious financial hardship due to non-payment of admitted bill amount. 4. It is the grievance of the petitioner that notwithstanding the completion of the work and its measurement by the competent authorities, the amount due towards the executed work has not been paid till date. According to the petitioner, although the work was completed more than two years ago, the respondent authorities have not released the admitted amount payable to him. Aggrieved by the non-payment of the said amount, the petitioner filed the present Writ Petition. 5. Learned Assistant Government Pleader, on written instructions dated 13.07.2026, from the Mandal Parishad Development Officer - 7th respondent, submits that there is no dispute with regard to the execution of the work. According to him, the petitioner is entitled to an amount of Rs.4,52,320/- and that 7th respondent will release the amounts on availability of general funds and six months’ time is sought for payment of the said amount. The written instructions are placed on record. 6. Having regard to the fact that there is no dispute with regard to the work executed by the petitioner and the amount payable to him, and in view of the submissions of the learned Assistant Government Pleader, the respondent authorities are directed to pay a sum of Rs.4,52,320/- (Rupees four lakhs fifty- SRK,J W.P No.18962 of 2026 5 two thousand three hundred and twenty only) to the petitioner within a period of six (06) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, the miscellaneous applications, if any, pending in this Writ Petition, shall stand closed. _____________________________ JUSTICE K. SREENIVASA REDDY Date:14.07.2026. Ksj