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G.Venkateswara Rao v. Sri Shashi Bhushan Kumar

Andhra Pradesh HC10 Sept 2026CC/2403/2026

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The High Court of Andhra Pradesh closed a contempt petition after the respondents complied with the court's earlier order to pay Rs. 11,01,034 to the petitioner. The contempt case was filed alleging willful disobedience of an order in W.P.No.32814/2023 directing payment of admitted amounts within two months. During hearing, respondents produced a Finance Department letter confirming payment on 11.09.2026, which the petitioner's counsel admitted. The court closed the contempt case with no order as to costs.

What did the court decide?

Contempt case closed as respondents complied with court order by paying Rs.11,01,034/- to petitioner on 11.09.2026; no order as to costs

G.Venkateswara Rao Vs Sri Shashi Bhushan Kumar — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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FRIDAY, THE 11^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 2403/2026

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Between:

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G.VENKATESWARA RAO, S/O SRIRAMULU, AGE 61 YEARS, OCC CONTRACTOR AND BUSINESS, R/O H.NO.7-29-21, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR, TADEPALLIGUDEM VILLAGE AND MANDAL, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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SRI SHASHI BHUSHAN KUMAR, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, 4TH BLOCK. SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI - 522503.

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G SAI PRASAD, COMMISSIONER, COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CAD), IRRIGATION AND WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, VIJAYAWADA.

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SRI G SRINIVASA RAO, SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, IRRIGATION CIRCLE, GODAVARI HEAD WORKS DIVISION, DOWLAISWARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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G SRINIVAS, EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, GODAVARI HEAD WORKS DIVISION, DOWLAISWARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT.

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SRI JILANI, PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, WORKS AND PROJECTS, GODAVARI HEAD WORKS, DOWLAISWARAM, EAST

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GODAVARI DISTRICT

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SRI PEEYUSH KUMAR, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE AND PLANNING, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI - 522503.

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...CONTEMNOR(S):

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Petition under Sections 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971 praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit file herein the High Court may be pleased to pleased to punish the respondents under Sections 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act for their willful and deliberate disobedience of the orders passed by this Hon'ble court in WP.No.32814 of 2023, dated 05-112025

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.K V L NARASIMHA RAO

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Counsel for the Contemnor(S):

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1.NAGARAJU PULLAGURA

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2.SOMA RAJU YELISETTI

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3.T LAKSHMI PADMAJA

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4.T S RAYALU

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The Court made the following:

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ORDER :

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This Contempt Case is filed under Sections 10 to 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for willful, wanton and deliberate disobedience in implementation of the order passed by this Court on 05.11.2025 in W.P.No.32814 of 2023.

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Aggrieved by the action of the respondents/contemnors in withholding the payment of Rs.11,88,381/- payable to the petitioner pursuant to the work executed by him, the petitioner filed W.P.No.32814 of 2023, wherein, this Court passed the following order on 05.11.2025:

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“6. In view of the same, instead of keeping the writ petition pending, this writ petition is disposed of and the respondents are directed to pay the admitted amounts, payable to the petitioner as per the quality control certificate dated 19.09.2023, within a period of two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Heard learned counsel on either side.

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Today when the matter came up for hearing, learned counsel for

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the respondents/contemnors furnished a copy of instructions of the Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department bearing letter NO.FIN01FMU0MISC/350/2022(1778130), dated 11.09.2026 wherein it is stated that pursuant to the orders passed by this Court, an amount of Rs.11,01,034/- was paid to the petitioner on 11.09.2026 vide bill No.2026-71173655. The same is also admitted by learned counsel for the petitioner.

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In view of the fact that the orders passed by this Court have been

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complied, this contempt case is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.

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___________________ JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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Date: 11.09.2026

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