Manojavam Construction LLP v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Withholding of contractor payments despite finalised bills; Article 226 mandamus; Manojavam Construction LLP; Sabha Bhavan Vempalli YSR Kadapa; furniture and wireless sound system procurement; Agreement No. 1000393959/2023-24; Token Bill No.2024-173123; Roads and Buildings Department dues; disposal on Government Pleader's counter admission of Rs. 31,67,630/-; four-month payment timeline from receipt of copy of order; no costs; IA No. 1 of 2024 under Section 151 CPC; interest @ 12% per annum prayed but not reflected in operative order.
What did the court decide?
Respondent authorities directed to pay Rs. 31,67,630/- to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, at any rate not later than four (04) months from receipt of a copy of the order; there shall be no order as to costs; pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. (The prayer for interest @ 12% per annum was not carried into the operative direction.)