Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/18314/2026 of MEDA ADINARAYANA Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 14 July 2026
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APHC010339422026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY, THE 15th DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 18314/2026
Between:
1. 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
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRI. SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL- ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT- DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT,VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 522237
2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND PLANNING
SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT. 522237
3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NTR DISTRICT 520002
4. THE VIJAYAWADA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS
MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT.
520001
5. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, .
VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT. 520001
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6. THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR
DISTRICT, A.P.
7. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 non- payment of bills is due to paucity of funds.
5. 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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6. 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
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 18314 of 2026 Date: 15.07.2026
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