Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/3460/2024 of RAYANI SPINTEX PRIVATE LIMITED Vs THE STATE OF AP on 31 December 2024
COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY. THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 16895, 1246, 3460, 3898, 4323, 5120, 5125, 5644, 5982, 6781, 16894 and 16931/2024 WRIT
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH(Special Original Jurisdiction)
:: AMARAVATI
TUESDAY. THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF DECEMBERTWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENTTHE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO
WRIT PETITION NO: 16895, 1246, 3460, 3898, 4323, 5120, 5125, 5644,5982, 6781, 16894 and 16931/2024
WRIT PETITION NO: 16895 OF 2024
Between:
Sri Nukala Rama Koteswara Rao Textiles Private Limited, A companyincorporatedundertheCompaniesAct,CINU17115AP2001PTC0377S2CompanyAddressMBRajuEstate,Sangadigunta, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India- 522003. Representedby its Managing Director Nukala Venkata Venu Gopala[Rao]
AND
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1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room[No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room[No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of industries, 1®^ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of industries, 1®^ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]
Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4*" Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur DistrictPradesh, 4*" Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur District
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance andPlanning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya To\A/ers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra’]Pradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya To\A/ers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra’]Pradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High CourtmaybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirectionmoreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]InvestmentPromotionPolicy 2005-10 G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2010-15][ Vide]G.O. Ms. 61 issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,dated 29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20]read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce(Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,Industrial DevelopmentPolicy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020,Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy[2015-2020]-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedbyIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated14.11.2015 and G.O MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019andconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,'approvedandsanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2005-10 G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2010-15][ Vide]G.O. Ms. 61 issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,dated 29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20]read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce(Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,Industrial DevelopmentPolicy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020,Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy[2015-2020]-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedbyIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated14.11.2015 and G.O MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019andconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,'approvedandsanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitioner
Company, as per the recommendation of Respondents hereininthe SLCMeetingsfor sanctionofincentives andnot makingpaymentofanadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamount(including power subsidy and capital) of Rs. 151513518/- andfullinterest on the entire outstanding from the Respondent authoritiesfrom their respective due dates for the belated number of days,such interest works out to be Rs. 9,43,15,545/- calculatedup-30.06.2024, due to the Petitioner under the aforesaid policiesisRs.245829063 (includes sanctioned amount plus interest thereon)asillegal,arbitraryandunconstitutionalandviolativeofthePetitioner's rights under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of[the Constitution]apart frombeing contraryto(i) for the period 2005-2010videG.O.Ms. G.O.Ms. No. 178 dated 21.06.2005(ii) for the period2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for the period2015-20VideG.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartmentandalsotheSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andconsequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.151513518/- and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities from their respective due datesfor thebelatednumberofdays,suchinterest worksouttobeRs.9,43,15,545/-calculatedup-till30.06.2024payabletothePetitionerunder(i)fortheperiod2005-2010videG.O.Ms.G.O.Ms. No. 178 dated 21.06.2005 (ii) for the period 2010-15 VideG. O. Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for the period 2015-20 VideG.O.Ms.No.168 dated 30.11.2016,issued by Industriesand CommerceDepartmentandalsotheSectoralPoliciesviz.Automobile and Automobile ComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Polloy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce(P andI) Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015andalsoG.O.Ms No. 32, dated 07.02.2019 and together with the futureinterest @ 12 percent per annum from the date theamountsfelldue and till the date of realization And/or to pass Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015and also G.O.Ms No. 32, dated 07.02.2019.
lA NO: 1 OF 2n?d
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed In support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctionedamount (including power subsidy andwind power) of Rs. 15,15,13,518/- to be releasedJ on a priority basis anddue to the Petitioner under the IndustrialInvestment Promotion Policies2005-2010 2010-15, and 2015- 20 within 4weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI ANUP KOUSHIKKARAVADI
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIESCOMMERCE
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE& PLANNING
Between:
undt h» rincorporatedFrittti*^°P'P3Py Address 403 A, 403 B, UnnavaVelTal'^ wManaging DirectorVenkata Nageswara Rao Nadella
...Petitioner
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries,Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries,Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Flandlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4*'^ Floor, IFIC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4*'^ Floor, IFIC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6th][ Floor,][ C-]Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh -521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6th][ Floor,][ C-]Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh -521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fligh Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaringtheinactionof Respondentsin complyingwiththeIndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2010-15andIndustrialInvestment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168,IndustriesandCommerce(Prog.II)Department,dated30.11.2016andinconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,asper the recommendationof the3'"' Respondentherein,in the SLC Meetingsfor sanction of incentivesandnotmaking payment of an admitted, approved and sanctioned amountof Rs.16,06,17,519/-, dueto thePetitioner under theaforesaidpolicies asillegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional andviolativeofthePetitionersrightsunderArticle14and19(l)(g)oftheConstitution apart from being contrary to the Industrial InvestmentPromotionPolicy 2010-15 andIndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy2015-20readwithG.O.Ms,No.168,IndustriesandCommerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016 andIndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2010-15andIndustrialInvestment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168,IndustriesandCommerce(Prog.II)Department,dated30.11.2016andinconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,asper the recommendationof the3'"' Respondentherein,in the SLC Meetingsfor sanction of incentivesandnotmaking payment of an admitted, approved and sanctioned amountof Rs.16,06,17,519/-, dueto thePetitioner under theaforesaidpolicies asillegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional andviolativeofthePetitionersrightsunderArticle14and19(l)(g)oftheConstitution apart from being contrary to the Industrial InvestmentPromotionPolicy 2010-15 andIndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy2015-20readwithG.O.Ms,No.168,IndustriesandCommerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016 andii.consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.Rs.16,06,17,519/ payableto thePetitioner under theIndustrialInvestment PromotionPolicy 2010-15 andIndustrialInvestmentPromotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No 168,Industriesand Commerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016 togetherwith interest amount of Rs. 6,60,18,556/- till 30.11.2023 and alsothe future interest @ 24 percent per annum from the[01.12.2023][ to]till date of realization.oftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.Rs.16,06,17,519/ payableto thePetitioner under theIndustrialInvestment PromotionPolicy 2010-15 andIndustrialInvestmentPromotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No 168,Industriesand Commerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016 togetherwith interest amount of Rs. 6,60,18,556/- till 30.11.2023 and alsothe future interest @ 24 percent per annum from the[01.12.2023][ to]till date of realization.
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount of Rs.16,06,17,519/-,tobe released on a priority basis and due to the Petitioner[under][ the][ Industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 and Industrial[Investment][ Promotion]Policy 2015-20 v\/ithin 2 to 4 weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
Between:
Rayani Spintex PrivateLimited, A company incorporatedundertheCompanies Act. CIN U17112AP2006PTC051380 Company AddressSy.No.82-1B-1and3,NationalHighway,DhulipallaVillage,Sattenapalli Mandal, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India-[522412.][ Rep. by]its Director Umamaheswararao Borra
AND
...Petitioner
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief[Secretary][ to]Government. Department of Industries and Commerce,[Room][ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi,[Amaravathi,][ Guntur]District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government. Department of Industries and Commerce,[Room][ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi,[Amaravathi,][ Guntur]District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®'[Floor,][ Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®'[Floor,][ Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra[Pradesh,]Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman. Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur DistrictPradesh, 4Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur District
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance andPlanning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District AndhraPradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District AndhraPradesh - 521456.
...RespondentsPetition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fligh CourtmaybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,Order orDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
i.Declaring theinactionof Respondentsin complyingwiththeIndustrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.No.61issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20][ read]with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce (Prog-II)Department,dated30.11.2016andalsoIndustrialDevelopment Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 20152020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and sanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,aspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of anadmitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyand interest)ofRs.10,61,15,527/andfullinterestontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest[works][ out]to be Rs. 4,14,79,348/- crores calculated up-till 31.12.2023[due][ to]the Petitioner under the aforesaid policies as illegal, arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioners rights[under][ Article]14 and19(1)(g) of the Constitution apart from being contrary toIndustrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide[G.O.Ms.]61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20][ read]with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce (Prog.II)Department,dated30.11.2016,andalsoIndustrialDevelopment Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce[(P][ and]I) Department vide G.O.Ms.No. 108 dated 14.11.2015[and]
consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make[payment]oftheii.admitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.10,61,15,527/-, and full interest on the entire outstanding fromthe Respondent authorities from their respective due[dates][ for][ the]belatednumberofdays,suchinterestworksouttobeRs.4,14,79,348/- crores calculatedup-till 31.12.2023 payable to thePetitioner under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesand Commerce(IP)Department,dated 29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.No. 168 issued by Industries[and]Commerce(Prog.II)Department,dated30.11.2016,andalsoIndustrialDevelopmentPolicy(IDP) 2015-20 andtheSectoral Policies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020, MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy 2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI) Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015 together[with]the future interest @ 12 percentage per annum from the date theamounts fell due and till the date of realization.
lA NO: 1 OF 2024
Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount including power subsidy andinterest) of Rs.10,61,15,527/-, and full interest on the entire outstandingfrom the Respondent authorities from their respective duedatesfor thebelated number of days, such interest works out to be Rs. 4,14,79,348/-crores calculatedup-till 31.12.2023 to be released on a priority basis andduetothePetitioner under theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy2010-15 and Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2015-20 within 2 to 4weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE
Between:
Patchala Spintex Private Limited, A company incorporatedunder theCompanies Act, CIN U17121AP2010PTC068614 Company AddressD.No.23, b-2, Venkatesam, 2ndline. Main Road, Brundavan Gardens, GunturAndhraPradesh-522007Rep.byitsManagingDirectorChalapathi Rao Patchala
AND
...Petitioner
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4*^ Floor, IFIC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4*^ Floor, IFIC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6th][ Floor,][ C-]Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh-521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6th][ Floor,][ C-]Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh-521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fligh Court may bepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.
Declaringthe inactionof Respondentsin complyingwiththeIndustrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.No.61 issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Departmentdated29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20][ read]with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce (Prog-II)Department,dated30.11.2016,andalsoIndustrialDevelopment Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020MSMEPolicy2015-20AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and sanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,aspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyandinterest) of Rs. 20,67,60,172/- (Rupees Twenty crores sixtysevenlakhs sixty thousand one hundred and seventy two only)[and]fullinterest on the entire outstanding from the Respondent authoritiesfrom their respective due dates for the belated number of days,such interest works out to be Rs. 7,61,85,910/- (Rupees[Seven]crores sixty one lakhs eighty five thousand nine hundred and tenonly) calculated up-till 31.12.2023 due to the Petitioner under theaforesaidpolicies asillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutionalandviolative of the Petitioner's rights under Article 14 and 19(1) (g) ofthe Constitution apart from being contrary to Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. 0. Ms. 61 issued by[Industries]andCommerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.[No.]168issued by Industries and Commerce (Pro g.II) Department,[dated]30.11.2016, and also Industrial Development Policy (IDP) 2015-20andtheSectoralPoliciesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponents Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy[2015-]2020,BiotechnologyPolicy 2015-2020, MSMEPolicy 2015-20,-AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020OperationalGuidelinesfor' implementationordersissuedbyIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015 and
consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make[payment]oftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.20,67,60,172/- (Rupees Twentycroressixty sevenlakhssixtythousand one hundred and seventy two only) and fullinterest onthe entire outstanding from the Respondent authorities[from][ their]respective due dates for the belated number of days,[such][ interest]works out to be Rs. 7,61,85,910/- (Rupees Seven crores sixty onelakhs eighty five thousand nine hundred and ten only)[calculated]up-till 31.12.2023 payable to the Petitioner under[the]IndustrialInvestment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms.[61][ issued by]Industriesand Commerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010,Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read[with][ G.O.Ms.]No.168issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(Prog.II)Department, dated 30.11.2016, and also Industrial DevelopmentPolicy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policies viz.[Automobile][ and]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and[Apparel]Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME[Policy]2015-20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy[2015-2020]
-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedby IndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015 together with the future interest@ 12 PERCENT per annum from the date theamountsfell dueandtill the date of realization.G.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015 together with the future interest@ 12 PERCENT per annum from the date theamountsfell dueandtill the date of realization.
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidy andinterest) of Rs. 20,67,60,172/-(Rupees Twenty croressixty sevenlakhssixty thousand one hundred and seventy two only) and full interest on theentire outstanding from the Respondent authorities fromtheir respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest worksout to beRs7,61,85,910/- (Rupees Seven crores sixty one lakhs eighty five thousandnine hundred and ten only) calculated up-till 31.12.2023 to be released on apriority basis and dueto the Petitioner under theIndustrialInvestmentPromotion Policy 2010-15 and Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2015-20 within 2 to 4 weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCECounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNINGWRIT PETITION NO: 4323 OF 2024
Between:
Guntur Spinning Mills Private Limited, A company incorporated[under]the Companies Act, CIN U18100AP2005PTC047287 Company[Address]NH-5, Behind Hotel Hyma, Obulanaidupalem Village Guntur,[Andhra]Pradesh,India-522005,Rep.byitsManagingDirectorVenkataSatyanarayana Mamidipaka
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1st Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1st Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®’ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®’ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System Finance[and]Planning Department, Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh- 521456.Planning Department, Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh- 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of ‘Writ of Mandamus’
Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial.]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005, the Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesand Commerce(IP)Department, dated 29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued byIndustriesand Commerce (Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[and][ also]Industrial DevelopmentPolicy(IDP) 2015-20 and theSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020, MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andl)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and sanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompanyaspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of anadmitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyandinterestofRs.9,63,05,940/-,andfullinterestontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest works outto be Rs. 4,25,96,760/- crores calculated up-till 31.12.2023[due][ to]the Petitioner under the aforesaid policies as illegal, arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioner's rights under Article14 and 19(1)(g)of the Constitution apart from being contraryto(i)for the period 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms. No.178dated21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G.o.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(iii) for theperiod 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce Department and also the (iv) Sectoral Policies viz.[Automobile][ and]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020,Textile and[Apparel]Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME[Policy]2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,(v) Operational Guidelines for implementation[orders issued]byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015. and;consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make[payment]oftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.9,63,05,940/-, and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities fromtheir respective due datesforthebelatednumberofdays,suchinterest worksouttobeRs,4,25,96,760/-crores calculatedup-till 31.12.2023 payabletothePetitioner under (i) for the period 2005-2010 issued[vide][ G.O.Ms.]No. 178 dated 21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15[Vide][ G. O.]Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010, (iii) for the period 2015-20[Vide][ G.O.Ms.]No. 168 dated 30.11.2016, issued by Industries and[Commerce]Department and also the (iv) Sectoral Policies viz.[Automobile][ and]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and[Apparel]Policy 2015- 2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020,[MSME][ Policy]2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,(v) Operational Guidelines for implementation[orders issued]byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No108 dated14.11.2015 together with the future[interest]@ 12 percent per annum from the date the amounts fell[due][ and]till the date of realization.
Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition,[the] High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make[payment/release][ the]
admitted/ approved and sanctioned amount (including power subsidy and'interest) of Rs. 9,63.05,940/-. to be released on a priority basis and due tothe Petitioner under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policies 2005-10,2010-15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeks from date of order
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNING
WRIT PETITION NO: 5120 OF 2024Between:
Sri AnanthaLakshmiSpinningMillsPrivateLimitedAcompanyincorporatedundertheCompaniesAct,CINU17121AP2004PTC043752 Company Address D.No.59/1, MarripalemVillage,Boyapalem,NH-5.YadlapaduMandal.Guntur,AndhraPradesh-522233 Rep. by its Managing Director Samineni KoteswaraRao...PetitionerAND1. The State of Andhra Pradesh. Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce. Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, AmaravathiGunturDistrict. Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of industries. Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings. Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of industries. Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings. Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner ofIndustries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]
Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fligh Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirectionmoreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.[No.]178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005, theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated 29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued byIndustriesand Commerce (Pro g. II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[and][ also]IndustrialDevelopmentPolicy(IDP)2015-20 andtheSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.[No.]178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005, theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated 29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued byIndustriesand Commerce (Pro g. II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[and][ also]IndustrialDevelopmentPolicy(IDP)2015-20 andtheSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]
II.
II.
paymentsduetothePetitionerCompanyaspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyandinterest) of Rs. Rs. Rs. 7,72,76,983/-, and full interest on the entireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days.such interest works outto be Rs. 4,29,06,187/-calculatedup-till 31.12.2023 duetothePetitioner under the aforesaid policies asillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioner's rights under Article14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution apart from being contrary to (i)fortheperiod2005-2010issuedvideG.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G.0.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(iii) for the period 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment and also (iv) the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and DefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-0perational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015. andconsequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.7,72,76,983/-, and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities from their respective due datesfor thebelatednumberofdays,suchinterestworksouttobeRs.4,29,06,187/-calculatedup-till31.12.2023payabletothePetitioner under (i) for the period 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No. 178 dated 21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15[Vide][ G.]O.Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for the period 2015-20[Vide][ G.O.Ms.]
No. 168 dated 30.11.2016,issued by Industries and[Commerce]Department and also the (iv) Sectoral Policies viz.[Automobile][ and]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020,Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020- Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015 together with the future[interest]@ 12 percent per annum from the date the amounts fell[due][ and]till the date of realization.lA NO:1 OF 2024Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount of Rs. 7,72,76,983/-,tobereleased on a priority basis and due to the Petitioner[under][ the]IndustrialInvestment PromotionPolicies 2005-10, 2010-15,and[2015-20]within4weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCECounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNING
WRIT PETITION NO: 5125 OF 2024
Between:
Viswateja Spinning Mills Private Limited, A company incorporated undertheCompaniesAct,CINU18101AP2004PTC043449CompanyAddress.Boyapalem, YadlapaduMandal,Guntur AndhraPradesh,India-522233, Rep. by its Director Dasari Venkata Siva Naga Kumar
AND
...Petitioner
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Am’aravathiGunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Am’aravathiGunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingCommissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings. Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada. AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman. Commissioner ofIndustries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada AP-520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada AP-520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh. Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6.. The Commissioner of Flandlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri. Guntur DistrictPradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri. Guntur District
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance andPlanning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High CourtmaybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirectionmoreparticularly one in the nature of 'Writ of Mandamus Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms. No.178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]
21.06.2005, theIndustrialInvestment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010,IndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued byIndustriesand Commerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[and][ also]Industrial DevelopmentPolicy(IDP) 2015-20 andtheSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology[Policy]2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce[(P][ and]I)DepartmentG.O.Ms.No.108dated.14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]paymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,aspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SI,C Meetings[for]sanction of incentives andnot making payment of an[admitted,]approved and sanctioned amount including power subsidy[and]interest of Rs.Rs. 2,43,79,484/-, andfullinterest[on]theentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their[respective]due dates for the belated number of days, such interest[works][ out]to be Rs. 1,61,70,796/- calculatedup-till 31.01.2024[due]tothePetitioner undertheaforesaidpoliciesasillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioners rights[under][ Article]14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution apart from being[contrary][ to][ (i)]for the period 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(iii)for theperiod2015-20Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment and also (iv) the Sectoral Policies viz.[Automobile][ and]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and[Apparel]Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME[Policy]
2015-20, Aerospace and Defence ManufacturingPolicy20152020, Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated. 14.11.2015.andconsequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted.approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.2,43,79,484/- and full interest on the entire outstanding[from]the Respondent authorities from their respective due dates for thebelatednumberofdayssuchinterestworksouttobeRs.1,61,70,796/- crores calculatedup-till 31.01.2024 payabletothePetitioner under(i)for the period 2005-2010 issuedvideG.O.Ms. No. 178 dated 21.06.2005,(ii) for the period[2010-15]Vide G. 0. Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for the period[2015-20]Vide G.O.Ms. No. 168 dated 30.11.2016, issued by Industries[and]Commerce Department and also(iv) the SectoralPoliciesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (PandI)Departmentvide G.O.Ms.No.108dated.14.11.2015.togetherwith the future interest @12 percentage per annum from the datethe amounts fell due and till the date of realization.
lA NO: 1 OF 2024
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount of Rs. 2,43,79,484/-tobereleased on a priority basis and due to the Petitioner under theIndustrial InvestmentPromotionPolicies2005-10,2010-15,and2015-20within4weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
Between:
M/s. Uma Spintex India Private Limited, A company incorporated[under]the Companies Act, CIN- U17122AP2010PTC067945 Registered[office-]H-No10/276-C2,4thLaneRajendraNagar,Gudivada,AndhraPradesh,India- 521301, Rep. byits Managing Director[Pinnamaneni]Poorna Veeraiah.
AND
...Petitioner
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room[ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room[ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®’ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®’ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4th Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, AndhraPradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, AndhraPradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High CourtmaybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaringtheinactionof Respondentsin complyingwiththeIndustrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20][ read]with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce (Pro g.II)Department,dated30.11.2016,andalsoIndustrialDevelopment Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 20152020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated-14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]paymentsduetothePetitionerCompanyaspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved andsanctionedamount(includingpower subsidyandIndustrial Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20][ read]with G.O.Ms. No. 168 issued by Industries and Commerce (Pro g.II)Department,dated30.11.2016,andalsoIndustrialDevelopment Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 20152020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated-14.11.2015andinconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]paymentsduetothePetitionerCompanyaspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved andsanctionedamount(includingpower subsidyand
II.
II.
interest)ofRs.20,64,58,454/-andfullinterestontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their[respective]due dates for the belated number of days, such interest[works][ out]to beRs.7,90,03,347/-calculatedup-tili 31.12.2023duetothePetitionerunder the aforesaidpolicies asillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioners rights[under][ Article]14 and19(l)(g) of the Constitution apart from being[contrary][ to]IndustrialInvestment PromotionPolicies(i)for period2010-15Vide G.0. Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(ii) for the period[2015-20]Vide G.O.Ms. No. 168 dated 30.11.2016, issued by Industries[and]CommerceDepartmentandalso(iii)SectoralPoficiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology[Policy][ 2015-]2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce[(P][ and]I) Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108 dated-14.11.2015.[and,]consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make[payment]oftheadmittedapprovedandsanctionedamountofRs.20,64,58,454/- and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities from their respective due datesforthebelatednumberofdays,suchinterest worksouttobeRs.Rs.7,90,03,347/- crores calculatedup-till 31.12.2023[payable]tothe Petitioner under Industrial investment promotional policies(i)for the period 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010,[(ii)][ for]theperiod 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168 dated30.11.2016,issued by Industries and Commerce Department and also[(iii)][ the]SectoralPoliciesviz.Automobileand Automobile ComponentsPolicy2015-2020,TextileandApparelPolicy2015-2020,BiotechnologyPolicy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020, OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedbyIndustriesAndCommerce(Pand1)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated-14.11.2015. together with the future interest@ 12 percent per annum from the date the amounts fell due andtill the date of realization.
lA NO: 1 OF 2024
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstancesstated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount of Rs. 20.64.58.454/-tobereleased on a priority basis and due to the Petitioner under the IndustrialInvestment Promotion Policies 2010- 15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeksfromdate of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCECounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNING
WRIT PETITION NO: 5982 OF 2024
Between:
Supriya Spinning Mills Private Limited, A company incorporated[under]the Companies Act. CIN U18100AP2005PTC046341 Company[Address]D. No. 113, First Floor A.P Cotton Building, Lakshmipuram Main Road,Guntur,AndhraPradesh,India-522007Rep.byitsAuthorisedRepresentative Sistu Ramarao.
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh. Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor. Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur’District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries AND Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor. Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur’District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of industries, 1st Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu,Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of industries, 1st Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu,Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®* Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®* Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner[of]Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®^ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Flandlooms and Textiles,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Flandlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4'^ Floor, IFiC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4'^ Floor, IFiC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6“^][ Floor,] C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh-521456..Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer[6“^][ Floor,] C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh-521456..
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fiigh Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirectionmoreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178, issued by Industries AND Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005, theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(IP)Department, dated 29.06.2010, Industrial investment[Promotion]
Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.No. 168 issued byIndustriesand Commerce (Pro g.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[and][ also]IndustrialDevelopmentPolicy(IDP) 2015-20 andtheSectoralPoliciesviz.Automobile ANDAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020, Textile AND Apparel Policy 2015-2020, BiotechnologyPolicy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceANDDefence Manufacturing Policy 2015-2020 - Operational[Guidelines]for implementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (PAND I) Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108dated 14.11.2015[and]inconsequently not releasing the admitted, approved and[sanctioned]paymentsduetothePetitionerCompany,aspertherecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved and sanctioned amountincluding power subsidyandinterest)ofRs.11,23,13,065/-,andfullinterestontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest[works][ out]to beRs. 5,04,85,281/- calculatedup-till 05.02.2024[due]tothePetitioner under theaforesaidpoliciesasillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioners rights[under][ Article]14 and 19(1) (g) of the Constitution apart from being contrary to (i)for theperiod 2005-2010issuedvide G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G. O.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(iii)for theperiod 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment andalso(iv) Sectoral Policiesviz. Automobile[AND]Automobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile AND ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace ANDDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020 Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued by IndustriesAndCommerce(PANDI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated 14.11.2015.consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.11,23,13,065/-, and full interest on the entire outstanding fromthe Respondent authorities from their respective due[dates][ for][ the]belatednumberofdays,suchinterestworksouttobeRs.5,04,85,281/-calculatedup-till05.02.2024payabletothePetitioner under (i) for the period 2005-2010 issued[vide][ G.O.Ms.]No. 178 dated 21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15[Vide][ G.]O.Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010, (iii) for the period 2015-20[Vide][ G.O.Ms.]No. 168 dated 30.11.2016,issued by Industries and[Commerce]Department andalso(iv)SectoralPoliciesviz.Automobile&AutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile&ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Policy 2015-[2020,]OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedbyIndustries And Commerce (P&l) Department vide G.O.Ms.No.108dated:14.11.2015; together with the future interest @ 12%perannum fromthedatethe amountsfelldueandtillthe dateofrealization; lA NO: 1 OF 2024
Petition under Section151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount (including power subsidy andinterest) of Rs. 11,23,13,065/-, to be released on a priority basis and due tothe Petitioner under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policies 2005-10,2010-15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
Between:
M/s. Amaravathi Textiles Pvt. Ltd., A company incorporated[under][ the]Companies Act, CIN U18100AP1983PTC004085 Company Address[D.]No.9-01/02/03,BesideNH-16,Martur,BapatIaDistrict,AndhraPradesh,India- 523 301Rep.byits Managing DirectorKandimallaSrinivasarao.Companies Act, CIN U18100AP1983PTC004085 Company Address[D.]No.9-01/02/03,BesideNH-16,Martur,BapatIaDistrict,AndhraPradesh,India- 523 301Rep.byits Managing DirectorKandimallaSrinivasarao.
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner ofIndustries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Flandlooms and Textiles, Government[of][ Andhra]Pradesh, 4*^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4*^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning, Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer, 6'^ Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer, 6'^ Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Fligh Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirectionmoreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005,theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesand Commerce(IP)Department, dated 29.06.2010,Industrial Investment[Promotion]Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.No. 168 issued by[Industries]and Commerce (Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[Industrial]Development Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)Departmentvide G.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andalsoGovernment Order bearing No. G.O.Rt.No. 370 dated 21.06.2007andconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,approvedandsanctioned payments due to the Petitioner Company, as per therecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]Investment Promotion Policy 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178, issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,[dated]21.06.2005,theIndustrial Investment PromotionPolicy[2010-15]VideG.O.Ms.61issuedbyIndustriesand Commerce(IP)Department, dated 29.06.2010,Industrial Investment[Promotion]Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.No. 168 issued by[Industries]and Commerce (Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016,[Industrial]Development Policy (IDP) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policiesviz.AutomobileandAutomobileComponentsPolicy2015-2020,Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020-OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI)Departmentvide G.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andalsoGovernment Order bearing No. G.O.Rt.No. 370 dated 21.06.2007andconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,approvedandsanctioned payments due to the Petitioner Company, as per therecommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetings[for]
sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyandinterest)of Rs.27,03,28,178/- andfullinterest^ ontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest worksoutto be Rs. 16,22,94,937/- calculated up-till 31.12.2023 dueto thePetitioner under the aforesaid policies asillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutional and violative of the Petitioner's rights under Article14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution apart from being contrary to (i)for the period 2005-2010issued vide G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G. O.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(iii) for the period 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment (iv) Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile and AutomobileComponents Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy[2015-]2020,Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSMEPolicy 2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-20200perational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated14.11.2015. and also (v) Government[Order]bearing No. G. O. Rt., No. 370 dated 21.06.2007 andconsequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.27,03,28,178/- and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities from their respective due datesforthebelatednumberof days,suchinterest worksouttobeRs.16,22,94,937/-calculatedup-till31.12.2023payabletothePetitioner under (i) for the period 2005-2010 issued vide G.O.Ms.No. 178 dated 21.06.2005,(ii) for the period 2010-15[Vide][ G.]O.Ms. 61 dated 29.06.2010, (iii) for the period 2015-20[Vide][ G.O.Ms.]No. 168 dated 30.11.2016, issued by Industries and[Commerce]
Department, (iv) Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile[and][ Automobile]Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy[2015-]2020,BiotechnologyPolicy 2015-2020, MSMEPolicy 2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,OperationalGuidelinesforimplementationordersissuedbyIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andalsoandalso(v)Government Order bearing No. G.O.Rt.No. 370 dated 21.06.2007together with the future interest @ 12 percent per[annum][ from][ the]date the amounts fell due and till the date of realization.
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount (including power subsidy andinterest) of Rs. 27,03,28,178/- to be released on a priority basis and due tothe Petitioner under the Industrial Investment Promotion Policies 2005-10,2010-15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeks from date of order.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI ANUP KOUSHIK KARAVADICounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCECounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE & PLANNINGWRIT PETITION NO: 16894 OF 2024Between:
Ranganayaka SpinningMills Private Limited, A company incorporatedunder the Companies Act, CIN-U17121AP2006PTC050453 CompanyAddress-RoomNo.4,3'"'^Floor,APCottonAssociationBuildings,Lakshmipuram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India - 522007. Representedby its Managing Director Ramalingeswara Rao Guntupailiunder the Companies Act, CIN-U17121AP2006PTC050453 CompanyAddress-RoomNo.4,3'"'^Floor,APCottonAssociationBuildings,Lakshmipuram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India - 522007. Representedby its Managing Director Ramalingeswara Rao Guntupaili
AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries And Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries And Commerce, Room No. 102,Ground Floor, Block 2, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries,Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada AP-520011Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries,Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada AP-520011
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®* Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®* Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner oflndustries,4 Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011lndustries,4 Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4’^^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4’^^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi,Amaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance[and]Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6th Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District,[Andhra]Pradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court maybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]InvestmentPromotionPolicy2005-10G.O.Ms.No.178dated21.06.2005, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2010-15][ Vide]G.O.Ms. 61 issued by Industries and Commerce (IP) Department,dated 29.06.2010, Industrial Investment Promotion Policy[2015-20]readwith G.O.Ms.No.168issuedby Industries and Commerce(Prog.II) Department, dated 30.11.2016, Industrial DevelopmentPolicy (IDF) 2015-20 and the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015- 20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy2015-2020 - Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108 dated-14.11.2015 and G.O.MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019andconsequentlynotreleasingtheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedpaymentsduetothePetitionerCompany, as per the recommendation of Respondents herein,inthe SLCMeetingsforsanctionof incentivesandnot makingpaymentofanadmitted.approvedandsanctionedamount(including power subsidy and capital) of Rs.7,40,55,961/-and full interest on the entire outstanding from the Respondentauthorities from their respective due dates for the belated numberof days, such interest works out to be Rs. 52949274/- calculatedup-till30.06.2024,duetothePetitioner undertheaforesaidpoliciesisRs.127005235(includessanctioned amountplusinterest thereon) asillegal,arbitrary andunconstitutionalandviolative of the Petitioners rights under Article 14 and 19(1)(g) ofthe Constitution apart from being contrary to(i) for the period2005-2010 vide G.O.Ms. No. 178 dated 21.06.2005(ii)for theperiod 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.No. 61 dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for theperiod 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No. 168 dated 30.11.2016, issued by Industriesand CommerceDepartmentandalsotheSectoralPolicies viz. Automobile and Automobile Components Policy 2015-2020, Textile and Apparel Policy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy2015-2020,MSMEPolicy2015-20,AerospaceandDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020,OperationalGuidelinesforimplementation orders issued by Industries And Commerce (P andI) Department vide G.O.Ms.No. 108 dated-14.11.2015 and G.O.MsNo. 32, dated 07.02.2019
consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted.approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.74055961/- and full interest on the entire outstanding[from][ the]Respondent authorities fromtheir respective due datesforthebelatednumberofdays,suchinterestworksouttobeRs.52949274/- calculated up- till 30.06.2024 payable to the Petitionerunder (i) for the period 2005- 2010 vide G.O.Ms. G.O.Ms. No. 178dated 21.06.2005(ii) for the period 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.61dated 29.06.2010,(iii) for the period 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment and also the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile Components Poticy 2015- 2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace andDefenceManufacturingPolicy2015-2020, Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated-14.11.2015andG.O.MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019 also together with the future interest @ 12 percent perannum from the date the amounts fell due andtill the dateofrealization.
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying thatin the[circumstances]stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/release theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount (including power subsidy andwind power) of Rs.74055961/- to be released on a priority[basis][ and due][ to]thePetitionerundertheIndustrialInvestmentPromotionPolicies2005-2010 2010-15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeks from date[of][ order.]
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
Between:
M/s. Sriven Spincot Private Limited, A company incorporated[under][ the]CompaniesAct CIN U17200AP2010PTC071021Company AddressD.No.8-87,KarucholaRoad,EdiapaduVillageandMandal,GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh, India - 522233. Represented by its ManagingDirector Kollipara Narasimha Sandeep
AND
...Petitioner
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Special Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Industries and Commerce,[Room][ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.Government, Department of Industries and Commerce,[Room][ No.][ 102,]Ground Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of Industries,[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The State Level Committee, Rep. by its Chairman, Commissioner ofIndustries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1"' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, VijayawadaAP-520011j.Industries, Commissionerate of Industries, 1"' Floor, GovernmentRegional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, VijayawadaAP-520011j.
5. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by Principal Chief Secretary toGovernment, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict.Government, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government ofAndhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District.]Pradesh, 4Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District.]
7. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary,Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Department of Finance and Planning Secretariat Buildings, VelagapudiAmaravathi, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Comprehensive Financial Management System, Finance andPlanning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6*^ Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District AndhraPradesh - 521456.Planning Department Rep by its Chief Executive Officer 6*^ Floor, C-Block, Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District AndhraPradesh - 521456.
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that inthe circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High CourtmaybepleasedtoissueanappropriateWrit,OrderorDirection,moreparticularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
I.Declaring the inaction of Respondents in complying[with][ Industrial]Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61 issued byIndustries and Commerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010,Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.Investment Promotion Policy 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61 issued byIndustries and Commerce(IP)Department,dated29.06.2010,Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2015-20 read with G.O.Ms.No.168issuedbyIndustriesandCommerce(Prog.II)Department,dated30.11.2016,IndustrialDevelopmentPolicyDepartment,dated30.11.2016,IndustrialDevelopmentPolicy(IDP) 2015-20andtheSectoralPoliciesviz.AutomobileandAutomobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy[2015-2020]-OperationalGuidelinesfor implementationordersissuedbyAutomobile ComponentsPolicy 2015-2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy[2015-2020]-OperationalGuidelinesfor implementationordersissuedby IndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andG.O.MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019 consequently not releasing the admitted,approvedand sanctioned payments due to the Petitioner Company, as perthe recommendation of Respondents herein, in the SLC Meetingsfor sanction of incentives and not making payment of an admitted,approved and sanctioned amount(including power subsidyandcapital)ofRs.7,94.53.640/-andfullinterestontheentireoutstanding from the Respondent authorities from their respectivedue dates for the belated number of days, such interest works outto be Rs. 28106626/- calculated up-till 30.06.2024,duetothePetitionerundertheaforesaidpoliciesisRs.107560266/-(includes sanctioned amount plusinterest thereon)asillegal,arbitrary and unconstitutional and violative of the Petitioner's rightsunder Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution apart from beingcontraryto(i) for the period 2010-15 Vide G.O.Ms.61dated29.06.2010,(ii) for the period 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment and also the Sectoral Policies viz. Automobile andAutomobile Components Policy 2015- 2020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020, MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence ManufacturingPolicy2015-2020, Operational Guidelines for implementation orders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andG.O.MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019 and consequently, direct the Respondents to forthwith make paymentoftheadmitted,approvedandsanctionedamountofRs.7,94,53,640/- andfull intereston the entire outstanding from theRespondent authorities from their respective due datesfor thebelatednumberof days,suchinterest worksouttobeRs.
2,81,06,626/-calculatedup-till30.06.2024payabletothePetitioner under (i) for theperiod 2010-15 Vide G. O. Ms. 61 dated29.06.2010,(ii) for theperiod 2015-20 Vide G.O.Ms.No.168dated30.11.2016,issuedbyIndustriesandCommerceDepartment and also the Sectoral Policiesviz. Automobile andAutomobile Components Policy 20152020, Textile and ApparelPolicy 2015-2020, Biotechnology Policy 2015-2020. MSME Policy2015-20, Aerospace and Defence ManufacturingPolicy 2015-2020, Operationai Guidelines for implementationorders issued byIndustriesAndCommerce(PandI)DepartmentvideG.O.Ms.No.108dated14.11.2015andG.O.MsNo.32,dated07.02.2019 and also together with the futureI- interest @ 12 percentper annum from the date the amounts fell dueandtill the date ofrealization.
lA NO: 1 OF 2094
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstancesstated ,n the affidavit filed In support of the petition, the High Court may bepleased to direct the Respondents to forthwith make payment/reiease theadmitted/ approved and sanctioned amount (including power subsidy andwind power) of Rs. 7,94,53,640/- to be released on a priority basis and dueto the Petitioner under the Industriai InvestmentPromotion Policies 2010-15, and 2015-20 within 4 weeks fromdate of order.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI ANUP KOUSHIK KARAVADICounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIESCOMMERCECounsel for the Respondents: GP FOR FINANCE& PLANNINGThe Court made the following common order:
APHC010332592024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESHAT AMARAVATI[3310]v:(Special Original Jurisdiction)
TUESDAY ,THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF DECEMBERTWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAOWRIT PETITION NO: 16895, 1246, 3460, 3898, 4323, 5120, 5125, 5644,5982, 6781, 46894 and 16931/2024
WP No.16895/2024:
Between:
Sri Nukala Rama Koteswara Rao Textiles Private Limited...PETITIONER
AND
The State Of Ap and Others
...RESPONDENT(S)
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. ANUP KOUSHIK KARAVADI
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR INDUSTRIES COMMERCE
2. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING
The Court made the following:
COMMON ORDER:
As the issue involved in all the writ petitions is[one and][ the][ same,][ and]therefore, they are being taken up for hearing as well as disposed[ of] by way[ of]this Common Order.
2. Since the factsinall the writ petitions are similar andidentical,therefore WP No. 16895 of 2024 is taken as lead case, and the facts thereinhereinafter will be referred to for convenience.
Conclusion
3. Brief facts of the case are that,M/s. Sri Nukala Rama Koteswara RaoTextiles Private Limited (Petitioner herein), is a Company registered under theprovisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1956 with CorporateIdentificationU17115AP2001PTC037792 Number (CIN).The promoters of thecompanySri Nukala Venkata Venu Gopala Rao has started his businesscareer in theyear 1980 and did cotton ginning and lint trading, and other directorsare hisfamily members.It is stated that the erstwhile Government of Andhra Pradesh(prior toitsbifurcation),withthe intentiontodriveindustrialgrowthbyattracting private investments, came up with Industrial Investment PromotionPolicy2005-10videG.O.Ms.No.178Industries&Commerce(IP)Department, dated 21.06.2005.That being attracted to the power and othersubsidies reposing great faith and trust in the incentives offered by the StateGovernment and Central Government and the loans offered by the Banks forreasonableinterest.Further,the Governmentof Andhra Pradeshpostbifurcation, after careful consideration of plight of enterprises/industries, whichhave commenced commercial production under previous polices also grantedwith the benefits and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.It is stated that thePetitioner Company is a company which demonstrate its key role in relation toemployment and economic development of the State. The Petitioner Companynotonly improvedthelivelihoodsofindividualsinitslocationbutalso contributes to the overall socio-economic development of the region.Itisfurther stated that in addition to the above policies,[the][ State][ Government][ had]indeed prescribed guidelines in order to provide special advantage to MSMEsalong with other few categories. As per the said Guidelines,[MSMEs][ shall][ file]an application/ representation to DICs (District Industries Centre) concernedalong with relevant documents for the release of incentives on a priority basisbased on merits.It is further stated that, based on the above said IndustrialInvestment Policy 2005-2010,2010- 2015 and 2015-2020, the petitioner hereinentitledfor powersubsidyandcapitalsubsidy andRespondent throughvarious proceedings approvedthat thePetitionerisentitledtoreceiveanamount of Rs. 15.15 Crores.It is stated that, upon establishing the Unit, thePetitioner had continued to operate the said Unit in compliance withall theapplicablelaws.Itisfurther statedthat thePetitioner Company'sUnitiscategorisedasaMegaScaleUnitastherequiredcriteriaforsuchclassification was duly complied-with by the Petitioner Company.As statedsupra,uponsubmissionoftheapplicationsforavailingtheaforesaidincentives/benefits,thePetitionerCompanyreceivedcommunicationsinformingthattheclaimforsuchincentives/benefitsstoodapproved/sanctioneddulyfiledclaimapplicationsbefore theRespondentauthorities for sanction of the incentives/benefits.Itis further stated that thePetitioner having felt encouraged by the State government had multiplied itsinvestment into the State consequent to the benefits[sanctioned][ in][ its][ favour.]ItisfurtherstatedthattheaforesaidillegalactionsoftheRespondent authorities have caused undue loss anddamage to the Petitioner towardsopportunities loss and business loss. Hencethe present writ petition.
4. The pleadings which are cited by thepetitioner in WP No. 16895 of2024, the sameare adopted by other petitioners in other writ petitions videW.P.Nos. 1246, 3460, 3898, 4323, 51205125, 5644, 5982, 6781, 16894 and16931 of 2024.5.The counter affidavit has been filed by therespondent No.1.While denying all the allegations made in the petition, contended that, videG.O.MsNo;32,Industries& Commerce(P&l)Department,dated07.02.2019, the Government have issued guidelines,in additionto theguidelines already issued at para No;25.1 of Operational guidelines of IDP2015-20 issuedvide G.O.MsNo:108, Industries & Commerce(P&l)Departmentdt;14/11/2015forprioritizationof releaseof sanctionedincentives to women/ MSME/Sick Enterprises and industries intend to gofor Expansion or Diversification of their Projectson caseto case basisbasingonthemeritsof theenterprise,subjectto someconditions.Accordingly, this G.O.Ms No; 32 is applicable to the industrial units, whichwere commenced during IDP 2015-20 Policy only. But not applicable to theindustrial units, which were commenced during lIPP 2005-10 & lIPP 2010-15.In view of the circumstances stated above, it is submitted that the evenGovernment havenot mentioned any time boundforreleaseof thesanctioned of industrial incentives to the eligible industrial units. However,Government have to release the sanctioned industrial incentivesto the industrial units as per Chronological order of sanctions as per Para No; 21ofOperationalGuidelinesoflIPP2005-10Policy(ProcedureforDisbursement of funds), as per Para No: 24 of Operational[Guidelines][ of]lIPP 2010-15 & IDP 2015-20Policy,after receipt of areport from theGeneral Manager, District Industries Centre on the physical verification ofthe unit andits working condition, the assets are[intact][ and][ there]is nochange in management and also the unit complying with the conditions,ifany. Hence,it is stated that the industrial incentives[shall][ not][ be disbursed]to the units commenced under lIPP 2005-10, lIPP 2010-15[&][ IDP][ 2015-20]Policies, which are not working.Itis stated that as per Para No: 27 ofOperationalGuidelinesofIDP2020-23,Governmentwillreleasethe.sanctioned industrial incentives to the industrial units as per Chronologicalorder of sanctions and as per funds allocation. Further,it is also stated thatif the unit was in continuous production for a period as prescribed i.eSix(6)years for MSEs and Eight (8) years for others from[date][ of][ commencement]of commercial production (DCP) and the amount is pending[to][ be][ released]even after such period that amount should be released without insistingworkingstatus.Accordingly,asperIndustrialPolices,thesanctionedincentivesof thepetitioners’unitswillbereleased as per seriatim ofSanctionsandasperallocationoffundsunderthesaidscheme.•Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, prayed[to][ dismiss][ the][ writ]petition.
6. The counter affidavit has been filed by respondent No.7 in WPNo. 16895 of 2024 while adopting the averments madeinthecounteraffidavit filed by the respondent No.1 in WP No. 16895 of 2024, stated that,the total amount involved in the above writ petitions are Rs. 86.55 Cr. fornon-payment of power cost subsidies as per the industrialinvestmentpromotion policies issued by Govt, of A.P. from time to time. In this regard.Finance Department has received CFMS bill no. 2024-445907 whichis aconsolidated bill to an amount of Rs. 192.85 Cr. Present status of thebill is"Waiting for funds clearance" andbill will be clearedon priority with dueprocedure. Finance department has not receivedbillstotheleftoversanctioned amounts of WPs. As and when received remainingbills fromthe department the same would be cleared on priority.It is stated that thecurrent Government is formed recentlyin June. 2024. This Governmenthas inherited huge pending liabilities of Rs. 48,616.00 Crores accumulatedover the last five years.Further, the resource gap expected during thecurrent yearisRs.11, 000.00Crs.approximately. Toovercomethisfinancial stress, the Government is still strategizing on ways to cross thesehurdles with minimum effect on all stakeholders. Apart from optimizing thestates own resources, assistance from the Central Governmentisalsorequiredin going fon^/ard in these circumstances. All possible stepsarebeing taken at the highest level to mobilize resources and that in view ofthe above circumstances requests to grant (9) months timein the above writ petition.Further, as there are no merits in the writ petition, prayed to‘dismiss the same.
7. Heard Sri Anup Koushik Karavadi, learned counsel appearing forthe petitioners and learned Government Pleader for[Industries][ commerce]and learned Government Pleader for Finance Planning appearing for therespondents.
8. On hearing, learned counsel for the petitioners while reiteratingthe averments made in the petition, in similar circumstances,[this][ Court][ has]passed various judgments and has furnished a catena[of][ decisions][ of][ this]Court passedin WPNo.29482of 2022dated10.04.2023andin WPNo.20439 of 2023 dated 06.11.2023, and also a copy[of a][ learned][ Division]BenchofthisCourtpassedin WANo.724of 2021&batch,dated12.10.2023, and requests this Court,to pass similar order,in these writpetitions also.
9. Per contra, learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing forthe respondents ofbposed for passing similar order and prayed to dismissthe writ petitions.
10. On a perusal of the order of a learned Single Judge[of][ this][ Court]passedin WP No.29482 of 2022, dated 10.04.2023, wherein this Court,after considering the material and the documents relied on by the learnedcounsels, has allowed the writ petition.The operative portion of the saidorder reads as under:
of Rs 1 84 39%iwreasons, the respondents are directed[to][ pay][ an][ amount]copy of this order. This writ petition is allowed accordingly.”^^
11. Further, this Court observed that, the aforesaidorderof alearned Single Judge of this Court has been confirmedby a learnedDivision Bench of this Courtin WA No.724 of ,2021andBatchvidecommon order, dated 12.10.2023.Later, similarly situatedpersons havefiled writ petition in WP No.20439 of 2023 beforea learned Single Judge ofthis Court and the same was also allowed vide order dated 6.11.2023directing the respondents to release the amount along with interest 6% p.a.in view of the judgment of learned Division Bench of this Courtin WANo.724 of 2021 and batch, dated 12.10.2023.learned Single Judge of this Court has been confirmedby a learnedDivision Bench of this Courtin WA No.724 of ,2021andBatchvidecommon order, dated 12.10.2023.Later, similarly situatedpersons havefiled writ petition in WP No.20439 of 2023 beforea learned Single Judge ofthis Court and the same was also allowed vide order dated 6.11.2023directing the respondents to release the amount along with interest 6% p.a.in view of the judgment of learned Division Bench of this Courtin WANo.724 of 2021 and batch, dated 12.10.2023.
12. Therefore, considering the submissions of both the learnedcounsels and by following the common order passed by a learned DivisionBench of this Court, these writ petitions are also liable to be allowed.counsels and by following the common order passed by a learned DivisionBench of this Court, these writ petitions are also liable to be allowed.
13. Accordingly,all the Writ Petitions are allowed directing therespondents concerned to pay the amounts to the petitioners along withinterest @6% per annum, inview of common order of a learned DivisionBenchof this Court passedin WA No.724of 2021 & batch,dated12.10.2023 within a period of four (04) months from the date of receipt of acopy of this order.
14. If at all any grievance with regard to the higher rate of interest, ifany payable by the respondents, the petitioners are at liberty to agitate their claim before an appropriate forum,There shall be no order as tocosts.costs.
15. As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending,if any, shall also stand closed.
Sd/-K.SRlNlVASA RAJUASSISTANT REGISTRAR
//TRUE COPY//
To,
SECTION OFFICER
1. The Special Chief Secretary to Government, Department[of][ Industries]and Commerce, State of Andhra Pradesh, Room No. 102,[Ground]Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District,Andhra Pradesh 522 503.and Commerce, State of Andhra Pradesh, Room No. 102,[Ground]Floor, Block 2, AP Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District,Andhra Pradesh 522 503.
2. The Joint Director (II), Commissioner of industries.[Government][ of]Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.Andhra Pradesh, Commissionerate of Industries, Floor,[Government]Regional Printing Press Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada,[AP-]520011.
3. The Commissioner of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.Commissionerate of Industries, 1®' Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011.
4. The Chairman, State Level Committee, Commissioner of Industries,Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011Commissionerate of Industries, 1®‘ Floor, Government Regional PrintingPress Buildings, Mutyalampadu, Vijayawada, AP-520011
5. The Principal Chief Secretary to Government, Department[of]Handlooms and Textiles, State of Andhra Pradesh, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.Handlooms and Textiles, State of Andhra Pradesh, Government[of]Andhra Pradesh, A.P Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi,[Guntur]District.
6. The Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of AndhraPradesh, 4‘^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]Pradesh, 4‘^ Floor, IHC Buildings, Mangalagiri, Guntur[District]
7. The Principal Secretary, Department of Finance and Planning, State ofAndhra Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, GunturDistrict, Andhra Pradesh - 522 503
8. The Chief Executive Officer, Comprehensive Financial ManagementSystem, Finance and Planning Department, 6'^ Floor, C-Block,Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh -521456.System, Finance and Planning Department, 6'^ Floor, C-Block,Anjaneya Towers, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh -521456.
9. Fourteen CCs to Sri Anup Koushik Karavadi, Advocate [OPUC]10.Two CCs to GP for Industries & Commerce, High Court of AndhraIaPradesh. [OUT]\11.Two CCs to GP for Finance & Planning, High Court of AndhraPradesh. [OUT]12.Two CD CopiesRAM
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HIGH COURT
DATED:31/12/2024
COMMON ORDER
WRIT PETITION Nos: 16895, 1246,3460, 3898, 4323, 5120, 5125, 5644,5982, 6781, 16894 and 16931 of 2024
ALLOWING ALL THE WPsWITHOUT COSTS
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