Authority: High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (Special Original Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed under Article 226 by Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd (represented by Senior Manager Nagaraju Pradeep Kumar) seeking mandamus for release of pending bills of Rs 6,00,718 for the work “Providing and laying of 160 mm to 110 mm dia OD HDPE distribution pipelines in JD Nagar 1500 KL RCC ELSR‑2”.
- Respondents: State of Andhra Pradesh (Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department and Finance Department), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, its Superintending Engineer and Executive Engineer.
- The petitioner asserted that the work was completed, the competent authority had approved the payment, and the amounts were recorded in the M‑Book.
- Respondents acknowledged completion of the works and admission of the bill amounts but indicated that further funds were awaited for release.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the petition at the admission stage, directing the respondents to verify and release the due payment of Rs 6,00,718 to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within eight (08) weeks from receipt of the order.
- No order as to costs was made.
- All pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, were ordered to stand closed.
Topics: Payment Dispute, Public Procurement