Meda Adinarayana Vs the State of Andhra… — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

Meda Adinarayana Vs the State of Andhra… — Writ and Judicial Review | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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Outcome

Writ petition disposed of with no costs; respondent Nos. 4 (Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) and 6 (Director of Social Welfare) directed to verify and release the payments due to the petitioner, preferably within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; pending miscellaneous petitions (including IA No. 1 of 2026 seeking interim payment) shall stand closed.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents' action in not paying the contract bill amount of Rs. 8,14,315/- for construction, repairs and renovation of existing toilets in the 3rd floor of Ambedkar Bhavan (within the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) is illegal, irregular, arbitrary or unconstitutional so as to warrant a writ of mandamus directing payment. +1 more

Court's answer

Respondent Nos. 4 (Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) and 6 (Director of Social Welfare) were directed to verify and release the payments due and payable to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition under Article 226 by contractor Meda Adinarayana seeking a writ of mandamus against State and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation respondents for non-payment of the contract bill of Rs. 8,14,315/- for construction, repairs and renovation of existing toilets in the 3rd floor of Ambedkar Bhavan within the 4th respondent Municipal Corporation. Petitioner's counsel submitted that all works were executed, final bills were endorsed by the competent authority, statements and M-book entries recorded progress, yet payment was never released. During hearing, the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents did not dispute completion of the works and attributed non-payment to paucity of funds. Harinath.N, J disposed of the writ petition with no costs, directing respondent Nos. 4 (Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) and 6 (Director of Social Welfare) to verify and release the payments due, preferably within six weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; pending miscellaneous petitions, including IA No. 1 of 2026 for interim payment with interest, stand closed. Interest sought in the petition was not separately quantified or adjudicated. No precedent was cited.

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APHC010339422026

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

WEDNESDAY, THE 15^th DAY OF JULY 2026

PRESENT

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

WRIT PETITION NO: 18314/2026

Between:

MEDA ADINARAYANA, S/O SAI BABU, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS, OCC CONTRACTOR, R/O D.NO.6-13/1-23, GOLLAPALEM GATTU, KOTHAPETA, VIJAYAWDA, N.T.R DISTRICT.

...PETITIONER

AND

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRI. SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL- ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 522237

THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 522237

THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NTR DISTRICT 520002

THE VIJAYAWADA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT. 520001

THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, . VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT. 520001

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THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, A.P.

THE PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, IBRAHIMPATNAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT, AP. REP. BY ITS MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT. 521456

...RESPONDENT(S):

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased topleased to issue an appropriate Writ or Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action, things and deeds of Respondents in not paying the contract bill amount to the Petitioner i.e., Rs.8,14,315/- in respect of the work for Construction, repairs and renovation of existing toilets in 3rd floor of Ambedkar Bhavan within 4th Respondent Municipal Corporation, which is illegal, irregular, arbitrary, unconstitutional, against to the Principles of Natural Justice and in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, consequently direct the Respondents to pay bill amount of Rs.8,14.315/- along with interest for the works carried by the Petitioner and pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2026

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 direct the Respondents forthwith to pay the total contract bill amount of Rs.8,14,315/- along with interest in respect of works carried by the Petitioner pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1.NARASIMHA RAO GUDISEVA

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1.GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

2.GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP

3.S.V.S.S.SIVARAM SC For VMC

4.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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ORDER:

The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents in not paying the contract bill amount to the Petitioner i.e., Rs.8,14,315/- in respect of the work for Construction, repairs and renovation of existing toilets in 3rd floor of Ambedkar Bhavan within 4th Respondent Municipal Corporation.

The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner duly executed all the works and thereafter submitted final bills, which were duly endorsed by the competent authority. A statement detailing the works executed by the petitioner was prepared, and the progress of the work was recorded in the M-book. However, in spite of the completion of all procedural formalities, the payment towards the completed works has not been released till date.

Heard the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Pleader for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Sri S.V.S.S.Sivaram, learned Standing Counsel for the Municipality and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Finance and Planning.

During the course of hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents does not dispute the submissions made by the petitioner with respect to the completion of the work undertaken and that the nonpayment of bills is due to paucity of funds.

Considering the submissions, the concerned respondent Nos.4 and 6 are hereby directed to verify and release the payments due payable to the

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petitioner as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of six

weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.

___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N

Date:15.07.2026 NKA

Whether the order is :

Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

WRIT PETITION NO: 18314 of 2026

Date: 15.07.2026

NKA