This writ petition challenged the withholding of pending works bill payments by the State of Andhra Pradesh. The court directed the respondents to clear the outstanding bill amount along with interest within six months.
Direct payment of Rs. 1,18,07,619/- with 6% interest for six months, then 12% thereafter, failing which further consequences apply.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVAT (Special Original Jurisdiction)
MONDAY, THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 6769 OF 2024
Between:
Kota Janardha Reddy, S/o.Sankar Reddy, Age 57 years,D.No.26-01-945 B.V. Nagarm, Nellore, SPSR Nellore District.
...PETITIONER
AND
...RESPONDENTS 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 to issue an appropriate Writ Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents in withholding the Part payments of pendingamountsofRs. 1,18,07,619/( One Crore Eighteen Lakhs, Seven Thousand, Six Hundred
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And Ninteen Rupees only) even after finalizing the bills payable to the petitioner in relation to the works i.e/l, Package no.5.-0 & M -Repairs and restorations of Ayacut Road/Inspection paths and repairs to Supply channels under Dagadarthi tank system in Dagadarthi mandal, SPSR Nellore District Vide Agreement no.47/SE/2023-24 DATE 7-12-2023 as bad, illegal, arbitrary, improper, unjust and against the Article 21 of constitution of india and consequently direct the respondents to paytheamountsofRs. 1,18,07,619/( One Crore Eighteen Lakhs, Seven Thousand, Six Hundred And Ninteen Rupees only) with interest @ 24% per annum for the delayed amount till date of realization for the works executed by the petitioner.
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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 to direct the respondents to forthwith consider releasing the amounts payable to the petitioner herein, pending disposal of the writ petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: M/s. MEKALA ANUSHA
Counsel for the Respondent No.1: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNING Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 to 5: GP FOR IRRIGATION AND CAD The Court made the following: ORDER
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)
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MONDAY ,THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
WRIT PETITION NO: 6769/2024
Between:
Kota Janardha Reddy
...PETITIONER
AND
The State Of Ap and Others
...RESPONDENT(S)
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1.MEKALAANUSHA
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING
2.GP FOR IRRIGATION COMM AREA DEV
The Court made the following:
ORDER
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- This writ petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India is filed to issue writ of mandamus, declaring the action of respondents in withholding payment of bill, payable to the petitioner in relation to the execution of work(s) under the subject scheme, as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to the principles of natural justice.
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- Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this Writ Petition shall stand closed.
Sd/- M SURYANADHA REDDY DEPUTY REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// /^^SECTION OFFICER
To, 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Finance and Planning, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District.
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HIGH COURT
DATED:22/04/2024
ORDER
WP.No.6769 of 2024
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DISPOSING OF THE W.P. WITHOUT COSTS
2 issues framed by the court
Whether respondents are liable to pay pending bill amounts to the petitioner for executed works.
What interest rate should apply for delayed payment of the bill amount.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Kota Janardha Reddy
The State of Andhra Pradesh
VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
As recorded by the court registry
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