M/S. Penaka Constructions v. Pradyumna,I.a.S

Andhra Pradesh HC16 Jul 2026CC/5681/2023

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

AP High Court Amaravati contempt case 5681/2023 (Penaka Constructions v. Principal Secretaries/District Collector/Executive Engineer, Nellore) closed on 17.07.2026 by Justice V.Sujatha after recording payment of Rs.17,50,127.16/- on 30.03.2025 (CFMS token No.2024-160741) in compliance with the order dated 03.07.2023 in WP No.13992 of 2023 directing release of Rs.17,50,127/-; Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Sections 10-12; Section 151 CPC applications; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Contempt case closed upon recording that the amount directed by the order dated 03.07.2023 in W.P.No.13992 of 2023 was paid on 30.03.2025; no order as to costs; miscellaneous petitions, if any, stood closed as a sequel. ¶¶39

M/S. Penaka Constructions Vs Pradyumna,I.a.S — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010528572023

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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 17^th 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: 5681/2023

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Between:

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M/S. PENAKA CONSTRUCTIONS, REP. BY ITS CONTRACTOR P N SRINIVASULU REDDY, S/O.VENKATA SESHAREDDY, AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, OCC. CONTRACTOR, R/O. 7-99, PEYYALAPALEM, KODAVALUR, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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PRADYUMNA I A S, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEVELOPMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. (R1)

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SRI SHAMSHEER SINGH RAWAT IAS, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, ARNARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. (R-2)

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SRI HARI NARAYANAN M IAS, DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NELLORE, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. (R-3)

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SRI MURALI KRISHNA, EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, (RAND B) DIVISION, NELLORE, NELLORE, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. (R-4)

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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

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be pleased to please to direct notices to the Respondents herein and punish them for contempt of courts of the Hon'ble High court for deliberate, intentional and willful violation of the orders of this Hon'ble Court dated 03.07.2023 passed in WP No.13992 of 2023 by the Lordships Mr. JUSTICE V SUJATHA under Section 10 to 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act and to pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2023

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to dispense with filing of the Certified Copies of Orders of this Hon'ble Court dated 03.07.2023 passed in WP No.13992 of 2023 and pass

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IA NO: 1 OF 2025

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Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased implead the Proposed Respondent No. 5 as party Respondent No. 5 to the contempt proceedings and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.BATHALA RAMESH

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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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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 03.07.2023 in W.P.No.13992 of 2023.

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This Court, in W.P.No.13992 of 2023 passed the following order on 03.07.2023:

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“…this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to release total amount of Rs.17,50,127/- to the petitioner, as admitted in the letter dated 16.06.2023 within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is open to the petitioner to agitate his claim for interest, if any, payable by the respondents, in an appropriate forum….”

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Heard learned counsel on either side.

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Today when the writ petition came up for hearing, learned counsel for the contemnors furnished a copy of the letter addressed by the 2^nd respondent dated 17.07.2026 wherein it is stated that an amount of Rs.17,50,127.16/- payable to the petitioner was paid on 30.03.2025 vide CFMS token No.2024-160741. The said fact was also admitted by learned counsel for the petitioner.

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