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Gounda Abdul Hameed v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh HC17 Sept 2026WP/21359/2026

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The petitioner, a contractor, sought a writ of mandamus to compel government authorities to release payment of Rs. 25,27,458/- for maintenance and repair works completed at a Social Welfare Girls Hostel in Nandyal District under a 2025 agreement. The respondents did not dispute the completion of works or the admitted bill amount but cited paucity of funds for non-payment. The High Court directed the respondents to verify and release the due payments expeditiously, preferably within eight weeks, and disposed of the writ petition.

What did the court decide?

Directed respondents to verify and release the admitted contract bill of Rs. 25,27,458/- expeditiously, preferably within eight weeks.

Gounda Abdul Hameed Vs The State of… — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

HN, J

W.P.No.21359_2026

APHC010394942026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3457]

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FRIDAY, THE 18^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

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WRIT PETITION NO: 21359/2026

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Between:

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GOUNDA ABDUL HAMEED, S/O MAHABOOB BASHA, AGED ABOUT45YEARS,R/O DOOR NO.20-53/2 PAGDIYALA ROAD, NANDIKOTKUR.NANDIKOTKURMANDAL NANDYALA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, A.P.SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI -522238.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, -

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A.P.SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI 522238,

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THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NANDYALA, NANDYALA DISTRICT, EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT-518501.

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THE DISTRICT TRIBAL WELFARE OFFICER, NANDYALA, EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501.

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THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TRIBAL WELFARE, SRISAILAM, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501.

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THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TRIBAL WELFARE SUB DIVISION,SRISAILAM, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT -518501.

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THE PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, WORKS AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, NANDYALA, NANDYALA EARLIER KURNOOL DISTRICT-518501.

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...RESPONDENT(S):

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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 toissue Writ order or direction more particularly on in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- (twenty five lakhs and twenty seven thousand and fourhundred and fifty eight rupees only) for the work executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (V M) in Nandyala District through the agreement No.EE/ /2024-25 dt.24.01.2025,and with 6 interest is illegal, arbitrary and contrary to law and un constitution and in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent authorities to release the admitted bill of net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- with 6 interest per annum to the petitioner in respect of the execution of aforementioned works forthwith

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IA NO: 1 OF 2026

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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 direct the respondent authorities to release the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- with interest at 6 for the works executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (V M) in Nandyala District through the agreement No.EE/ /2024-25 dt.24.01.2025, pending disposal of the writ petition

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.GNANESWARA RAO MITTIREDDI

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Counsel for the Respondent(S):

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1.GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

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2.GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING

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HN, J W.P.No.21359_2026

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ORDER:

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The petitioner is aggrieved by the action of the respondents not releasing the admitted contract bill net amount of Rs.25,27,458/- (Rupees Twenty Five Lakhs Twenty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Eight only) for the work executed by the petitioner under the work Maintenance and repairs to Social Welfare Girls hostel at Jupadu Banglow (VM) in Nandyala District through the Agreement No.EE/ /2024-25, dated 24.01.2025.

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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.

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Heard the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Social Welfare and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Finance Planning.

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

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Considering the submissions, the concerned respondents are hereby directed to verify and release the payments due payable to the petitioner as

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expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of eight weeks from the

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date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.

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___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N

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NKA

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Whether the order is :

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

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

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WRIT PETITION NO: 21359 of 2026

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Date: 18.09.2026

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NKA

Gounda Abdul Hameed v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

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