Kotaiah Agencies v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
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Article 226 writ petition (W.P. No. 6598 of 2025, APHC010124782025), Harinath.N, J., Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, decided 12.08.2025. Kotaiah Agencies vs State of A.P., Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, and Guntur Municipal Corporation. Subject: non-approval of draft contingent (C) bills and non-payment of Rs 15,25,531/- (components: Rs 2,01,780/-, Rs 1,64,610/-, Rs 4,72,781/-, Rs1,53,990/, Rs 1,03,360/-, Rs 3,95,010/-, 34,000/-) for seven demolition/debris-removal works executed during 2019-2023 and certified by competent authorities; prayer included interest at 12% per annum; interim relief sought under Section 151 CPC. Held: certified work cannot justify withholding payment; writ petition disposed with direction to verify pending bills and release dues within four weeks; no costs; no separate order on interest. Keywords: contractor dues, municipal payment recovery, contingent bills, C Bills, certified works, mandamus, Guntur Municipal Corporation, Kotaiah Agencies, Harinath.N J.