Gogulapati Venkateswarlu v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P. No. 13218 of 2024, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, decided 16.09.2025 by Justice Harinath.N. Petitioner contractor sought release of Rs.30,25,025/- (M Book No. 136/2022-23) for completed road works in Vinukonda Municipality (Agreement No. 156/2022-23 dated 28.10.2022); non-payment after finalization of bills challenged as illegal and arbitrary under Article 226. Respondents' counsel did not dispute completion of work. Held/directed: respondents to verify and release payments due preferably within six weeks; writ petition disposed of, no costs; pending miscellaneous applications (including I.A. No. 1 of 2024 under Section 151 CPC) closed. Statutes referenced: Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Section 151 CPC. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to verify and release the payments due payable to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs; miscellaneous applications closed.