Manojavam Construction LLP v. the State of Ap
Writ Petition (Article 226) – Withholding of admitted contractor dues
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High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Writ Petition No.26947 of 2024, single judge (Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao), order dated 11.02.2026. Contractor Manojavam Construction LLP sought a writ of mandamus for withheld final-bill payment of Rs.38,26,696.88/- (net after statutory deductions; gross Rs.41,89,917/-) for construction of CC roads, compound wall and furniture at Inspection Bungalow, Vempalli, YSR Kadapa district, Agreement No.1000218677/2022-23 dated 10.02.2022; CFMS Token No.2024-173112. R&B Executive Engineer's counter admitted execution of work and dues. Court held undisputed, admitted dues require no arbitration/forum referral; directed payment within 8 weeks; statutory-recovery disputes communicable; 12% interest claim (prayer only) left to appropriate forum; cited The D.F.O., Sough Kheri And Ors. Vs. Ram Sanehi Singh (1971) 3 SCC 864; Articles 226, 14 and 21 engaged; petition disposed, no costs.