Authority: High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (Special Original Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 06 November 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition No. 23387/2026 filed by Gopa Satya Madhava Subbarao, a contractor residing in Veeravasaram, West Godavari, seeking payment of Rs 21,01,972 plus GST for five “Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu” levelling‑bit works executed under the AP State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) scheme in Vaddigudem layout, Veeravasaram Mandal.
  • Respondents: State of Andhra Pradesh (represented by Principal Secretaries of Panchayat Raj Department, Housing Department, Finance & Planning Department), APSHCL Managing Director, District Collector, Divisional Head Housing, Executive Engineer, Deputy Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer.
  • The petitioner alleged that despite acknowledgment of entitlement, the respondents had not released the payment, constituting arbitrary and high‑hand action violating Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
  • An Inter‑Application (IA No.1 of 2026) under Section 151 CPC was also filed, requesting consideration of the amount pending disposal of the main writ petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Court referenced earlier judgments (e.g., W.P. No.10038/2021 and W.A. No.724/2021) that deemed non‑payment arbitrary.
  • Standing Counsel submitted a written instruction dated 06.11.2026 from the District Head – Housing, Krishna District, APSHCL, admitting a net payable amount of Rs 16,87,390.
  • The Court ordered the respondents to release the admitted net amount of Rs 16,87,390 to the petitioner within three months of receipt of the order.
  • No specific order on interest was made; the petitioner may claim interest as per the contract terms or the ratio laid down in W.A. No.724/2021. If parties agree on interest, it should be paid with the principal; otherwise, the petitioner may submit a representation, after which the respondents must consider and decide within four weeks, providing a hearing if necessary.
  • All miscellaneous petitions pending in this writ are dismissed. No order as to costs.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Government Payments, Housing Construction