K Janardhan Reddy, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravati; W.P.No.3376 of 2024; decided 15.09.2025 by Justice V.Sujatha. Contractor K Janardhan Reddy v State of Andhra Pradesh (Irrigation/Water Resources and Finance departments) and irrigation officials. Mandamus sought under Article 226 for release of Rs.6,40,584/- (M Book No. 173 NCC/20-21) under Agreement No.147/DN/2021-22 dated 20.09.2021 for removal of weed (shoals) in the leading channel from Beeraperu to Sangam pumping scheme and supply channels of Korimerola big tank and Thalupurupadu tank, Sangam (M), SPSR Nellore District. Quality control certificate Rs.6,47,062/- dated 18.06.2022; respondents cited budget non-release. Direction to pay within two months; interest only per agreement/work-order clause; no costs; MPs closed. Relied on W.P.No.10038 of 2021 (judgment dated 05.10.2021) holding non-payment of dues arbitrary. Interim application IA No.1 of 2024 under Section 151 CPC.