Pocha Venkata Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
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W.P. No. 5605 of 2024 (ID APHC010103812024), High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Special Original Jurisdiction; decided 24.12.2025 by Justice V. Sujatha (single judge). Petitioner Pocha Venkata Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh (Water Resources Dept.; Finance & Planning Dept.), Chief Engineer (Minor Irrigation), District Collector Nandyala, Superintendent Engineer and Executive Engineer, K.C Canal Division. Article 226 mandamus sought for release of withheld HMD & WHA deposits of Rs. 28,38,652/- for 30 completed irrigation works (K.C Canal Division, Bandiatmakur Mandal, Nandyal/erstwhile Kurnool) under the Neeru-Chettu programme; violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A alleged; IA No. 1 of 2024 under Section 151 CPC for interim release. Outcome: petition closed without costs after respondents paid the amounts due during pendency; pending IAs closed; no ruling on merits; no cases cited.