1 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 APHC010379822026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] WEDNESDAY, THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 20945/2026 Between: 1. OBBANI NAGARAJU, S/O CHENCHU RAMAIAH, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS, R/O D.NO. 3-1-54, PEDAKURAPADU, GUNTUR ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPALITIES AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, A.P SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522238. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING A.P SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522238. 3. THE ANDHRA PRADESH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CFMS, FLOOR, C BLOCK, ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIMPATNAM, KRISHNA DISTRICT, REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN 521456. 4. THE COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR, OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION, ANDHRA PRADESH AT TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522501. 5. THE DIRECTORATE OF WORKS AND ACCOUNTS, 3RD FLOOR, C BLOCK, ANJANEYA TOWERS, IBRAHIMPATNAM, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 521456 REP. BY ITS DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND ACCOUNTS 6. THE GUNTUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, REP BY ITS COMMISSIONER, GUNTUR GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522503. 7. THE EXAMINER OF ACCOUNTS, GUNTUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION GUNTUR - 522503. 8. THE SUPERINTENDENT ENGINEER, GUNTUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GUNTUR - 522503. 9. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, GUNTUR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION GUNTUR-522503. ...RESPONDENT(S): 2 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 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 or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not paying the due amount of Rs.11,32,469/- (Rupees Eleven Lakhs Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine Only) payable to petitioner society in relation ot 12 works for 6th Respondent by the petitioner, even after finalizing the bills, as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents herein to immediately pay the due amount of Rs.11,32,469/- (Rupees Eleven Lakhs Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine Only) payable to petitioner in relation to the 12 works (D executed for 6th Respondent 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 herein to release the due amount of Rs.11,32,469/- (Rupees Eleven Lakhs Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine Only) payable to petitioner in relation to 12 works for 6th Respondent, within a stipulated time frame and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. VENKATA DURGA RAO ANANTHA Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP 2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING 3 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 ORDER: 1. ORDER: 1. The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents in in not paying the due amount of Rs.11,32,469/- (Rupees Eleven Lakhs Thirty Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine Only) payable to petitioner society in relation to works i.e., arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system snacks, tea and meals for the programme of Jagananna Arogya Suraksha” programme on 27.10.2023 for Sec.No.132 at Koritepadu RCM School in Div No.44, AE-1 Section under GMC (1day) C-Bill (DFA/394278), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system snacks, tea and meals for the programme of “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha” programme on 28.10.2023 for Sec. No.133 at Koritepadu RCM School in Div No.44, AE-1 Section under GMC (1 day) C-Bill (DFA/394281), arrangements of Shamiyana, Sound System, snacks, Tea and Meals for the programme of “Jagananna Arogya SUraksha” programme on 30.10.2023 for Sec.No.134 at Hanumiaah Nagar Reservoir in Div No.45, AE-1 Section under GMC (1 day), C-Bill (DFA/394282), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 02.11.2023 for Sec.No.135 at Hanumaiah Nagar Reservoir in Div No.45 AE-1 Section under GMC (1 day), C-Bill (DFA/394283), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 04.11.2023 for Sec.No.137 at Sanjay Gandhi Nagar UPHC in Div No.45 AE-1 Section under GMC (1 day), C-Bill (DFA/394285), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 30.10.2023 for Sec No.136 at Mutyala Reddy Nagar 6th line in Div No.45, AE- 4 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 1 Section under GMC (1 day), C-bill (DFA/394284), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 06.11.2023 for Sec.No.138 at Amaravathi Road Annadana Satram in Div No.44 AE-1, Section under GMC (1 day), C-Bill (DFA/394286), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 08.11.2023 for Sec.No.142 at St.Lgnitius School, Arunadelpet 15th line in Div No.52, AE-1 Section under GMC (1 day), C-Bill (DFA/394287), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and meals for the programme on 10.11.2023 for Sec.No.131 at Amaravathi Road, Annadana Satram, in Div No.44, AE-1, Section under GMC (1day), C-Bill (DFA/394594), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system, snacks, tea and water for the progamme of “WHY AP NEEDS SRI Y.S. JAGAN MOHAN REDDY” programme from 22.11.2023 to 14.12.2023 for Sec No.131 to 138, 142 and 143 (10 No’s) at various locations in Div No.44, 45 and 52 AE-1 Section under GMC (1day), C- Bill (DFA/399325), arrangements of Shamiyana for the pension distribution at ward Secretariat’s (131 to 144) from 04.04.2024 to 06.04.2024 in AE-1 Section under GMC (3 days), C-Bill (DFA/408520), arrangements of Shamiyana, sound system and meals for the programme of “JAgananna Arogya Suraksha-2, programme on 03.01.2024 for Sec.No.142 at Arundelpet Naidu High School in Div No.52 AE-1, Section under GMC (1day), even after finalizing the bills. 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 5 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 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. 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 has placed written instructions on record. It is stated that 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 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 6 HN, J W.P.No.20945_2026 204 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 20945 of 2026 Date: 05.08.2026 NKA