The Court directed Respondents to pay Rs.43,43,532/- within four months as the admitted contract amount. Interest was to be paid if both parties agree; otherwise, the petitioner could make a representation.
Payment of admitted net amount of Rs.43,43,532/- within four months; interest payable if parties agree or upon subsequent representation.
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APHC010380692026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)
THURSDAY, THE 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
WRIT PETITION NO: 20558 OF 2026
Between:
...Petitioner
AND
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...Respondents
Counsel for the Petitioner: D V SASIDHAR
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 20558 OF 2026
The Court made the following order:
The petitioner had been awarded the contract of work(s) under the subject scheme in Krishna District. After execution of the said contract, a final bill was prepared for a sum of Rs.52,20,000/- as per the sanctioned orders. As the payment of the said amount has not been made by the respondents, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of this writ petition.
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written instructions further indicate that the bill was already uploaded in the CFMS Portal.
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interest. If petitioner is entitled for the same, after such submission of representation or Memo, the concerned respondent authorities shall consider and pass appropriate orders after providing opportunity of hearing to both parties in case of rejection or reduction of interest amount claimed by the petitioner, within a period of four (04) months thereafter.
________________________________ VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA, J
Dt: 10.09.2026 Mnr
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
WRIT PETITION No.20558 OF 2026
Dt: 10.09.2026
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court interference is required to direct the State authorities to pay the admitted contract amount to the petitioner.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to interest on the delayed payment of the contract amount.
Paleti Satish
The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Social Welfare Department
The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Finance and Planning Department
The District Collector, Vijayawada
APEWIDC
The Superintending Engineer, APEWIDC
Venkateswarlu Nimmagadda
As recorded by the court registry
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