Authority: High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati (Special Original Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No.: Writ Petition No. 9027 of 2026 filed by M/s. Sri SVR Constructions, represented by Managing Partner Seelam Chalapathi Rao, seeking payment of Rs 25,83,262 (Rs 25.83 Lakh) for completed works.
- Respondents: (1) State of Andhra Pradesh – Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development; (2) Kakinada Municipal Corporation – Commissioner; (3) Executive Engineer, Kakinada Municipal Corporation; (4) State of Andhra Pradesh – Principal Secretary, Department of Finance and Planning.
- Works involved: Laying of cement concrete (CC) road and drain at Munasab vari street (from D.No.6‑5‑3 to D.No.6‑6‑3) and providing CC drain at Devalayam street and Salipeta (Gajula vari street, Immandi street, Madina street) in the 35th Division, under Agreement No. 11/SE/2023‑24 dated 04‑09‑2023.
- The petitioner submitted final bills; the competent authority recorded the progress and amounts due in the M‑Book and admitted the liability.
- The petitioner also prayed for interest at 24% per annum on the delayed amount and for a writ of mandamus.
- Counsel for the petitioner: Devasri Roshan Kancharla. Counsel for respondents included M. Krishna Rao (Government Pleader, Municipal Administration), standing counsel for the Municipal Corporation, and assistant government pleader for Finance.
- During hearing, the standing counsel for the Municipal Corporation confirmed completion of works, admission of dues, and that further funds were awaited before release.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed at the admission stage.
- Respondents are directed to verify and release the pending payment of Rs 25,83,262 to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six (06) weeks from receipt of a copy of this order.
- No order as to costs.
- Any pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, are ordered closed.
Topics: Payment Dispute, Construction Contract