Single Judge directed the respondent to release Rs.59.38 lakhs plus 6% p.a. interest to a contractor within six weeks, noting prior holdings that withholding such dues is arbitrary, despite budget availability issues.
Directing the respondents to release Rs.59,38,086 along with interest @ 6% per annum within six weeks of this order.
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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
WRIT PETITION No.21026 of 2023
ORDER:
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the petitioner. Soon after release of the budget by the Government, the bills will be paid to the petitioner.
Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this Writ Petition shall stand closed.
_____________________________________ VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA, J
20.11.2023 Knr
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HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
W.P.No.21026 of 2023
20.11.2023
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court should direct payment of pending contract dues when the respondent attributes non-payment to budget constraints.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to interest on the awarded sum.
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Writ Petition No. 10038 of 2021Referred¶6
W.P.No.10038 of 2021 (learned Single Judge dated 05.10.2021)
Writ Appeal No. 724 of 2021Relied on¶10
Writ Appeal No.724 of 2021 (Division Bench dated 12.10.2023)
Petitioner (Contractor)
Respondents (Government/State)
Venkateswarlu Nimmagadda
As recorded by the court registry
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