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Imperial Coastal Infra v. Sri Pradyumna

Andhra Pradesh HC2 Jul 2026CC/3910/2023

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Sections 10 to 12; willful violation of W.P.No.4381 of 2023 order dated 10.03.2023 directing release of Rs.70,00,000/-; compliance shown by 2nd respondent's letter dated 03.07.2026 - net Rs.74,00,500/- paid on 23.08.2024 out of gross Rs.81,76,587/-; petitioners' counsel confirmed compliance; contempt case closed, no order as to costs; bench: Justice V. Sujatha; parties: Imperial Coastal Infra and K. Subbaraju v. Principal Secretaries (R&B and Finance), Chief Engineer R&B MDRS, SE R&B Circle Srikakulam, EE R&B Division Srikakulam, PAO Works & Accounts Srikakulam.

What did the court decide?

Contempt Case closed recording the respondents' compliance with the order in W.P.No.4381 of 2023 dated 10.03.2023; miscellaneous applications pending, if any, also stand closed; no order as to costs. ¶38

Imperial Coastal Infra Vs Sri Pradyumna — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 03-07-2026 Date of uploading : 10-07-2026

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APHC010323832023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)

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FRIDAY, THE 3^rd DAY OF JULY 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 3910/2023

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Between:

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IMPERIAL COASTAL INFRA, PLOT.NO. 45/A, SANTHOSHNAGAR COLONY, MEHDIPATNAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA STATE. REP.BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER K. SUBBARAJU, S/O. K.V.S.N. RAJU.

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K. SUBBARAJU,, S/O. K.V.S.N. RAJU, AGED 58 YEARS, OCC. CONTRACTOR, R/O. PLOT.NO. 45/A, SANTHOSHNAGAR COLONY, MEHDIPATNAM, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA STATE

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...PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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SRI PRADYUMNA, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ROADS AND BUILDINGS (RANDB) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, THULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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SRI SHAMSHER SINGH RAWAT, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, THULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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SRI K SRINIVASA REDDY, THE CHIEF ENGINEER (R AND B) MAJOR DISTRICT ROADS (MDRS), NEW R AND B BUILDING, 5TH FLOOR, M.G.ROAD, OPP. INDIRA GANDHI MUNICIPAL STADIUM,

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VS,J C.C.No.3910 of 2023

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VIJAYAWADA.

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JAMI SUDHAKAR, SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, R AND B CIRCLE, SRIKAKULARN, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT.

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SRI S RAVI NAIK, EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, R AND B DIVISION, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT.

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SRI N RAMA SUBBAIAH, PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, WORKS AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, SRIKAKULAM.

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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 Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for willful violation of orders of this Hon'ble Court in W.P. No. 4381 of 2023 dated 10-03-2023 delivered by Hon'ble Smt Justice V.Sujatha and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.RAMBABU KOPPINEEDI

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Counsel for the Contemnor(S):

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1.S NISCHALA REDDY

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2.ASHOK RAM V

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The Court made the following:

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VS,J C.C.No.3910 of 2023

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ORDER:

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This Contempt Case is filed for willful violation of the orders passed by this Court in W.P.No.4381 of 2023 on 10.03.2023, wherein this Court passed the following order:

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“….this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to release the amount of Rs.70,00,000/- to the petitioner with a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. it is open to the petitioners to agitate his claim for interest, if any payable by the respondents, in an appropriate forum....”

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Today when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the contemnors/respondents has furnished a copy of Letter No.CC.3910 of 2023 in WP 4381/2023, dated 03.07.2026, issued by the 2^nd respondent, wherein it is stated that, out of the gross amount of Rs.81,76,587/-, a net amount of Rs.74,00,500/- was paid to the petitioners on 23.08.2024. Therefore, the learned counsel requested this Court to close the contempt case.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners has also confirmed that the orders of this Court have been complied with by the respondents.

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Recording the same, the Contempt Case is closed, as the respondents have already complied with the orders passed by this Court in W.P.No.4381 of 2023, dated 10.03.2023. There shall be no order as to costs.

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VS,J C.C.No.3910 of 2023

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As a sequel, miscellaneous applications, pending, if any, shall also

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stand closed.

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________________________ JUSTICE V.SUJATHA

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Date: 03.07.2026 KGR

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