Nasbabu Constructions Private Limited vs. The State Of Andhra Pradesh
Held
The High Court found that since the respondents admitted the work completion and the petitioner's entitlement to the claimed amount, the writ petition was maintainable for the undisputed dues. It directed the respondent authorities to pay the admitted/net amount to the petitioner within two months.
Facts
NASBABU CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED completed civil contract work for the Andhra Pradesh Water Resource Department, but the final bills amounting to Rs. 8,58,07,865/- plus 18% GST remained unpaid. The respondent authorities admitted the work was executed and the petitioner was entitled to the payment, but stated the bills were pending due to internal processing remarks.
Key Issues
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued for the release of undisputed final bill amounts, including GST, for completed government contract work when the authorities admit the liability but delay payment due to internal processing.
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APHC010388182026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3327] FRIDAY, THE 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K SREENIVASA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO: 21110/2026 Between:
NASBABU CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, REP BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, N.V.V.NAGENDRAM S/O. VENKATESWARARAO, AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, OCC CONTRACTOR, R/O. H. NO. 10/150-A2, RAJENDRA NAGAR, GUDIVADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT -521301. ...PETITIONER A N D
THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT IRRIGATION CAD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, A.P. SECRETARIAT,
VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522503. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522503. 3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, (IRRIGATION WING) WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT AT BHIMAVARAM - 534201. 4. THE ENGINEER INCHIEF, MINOR AND MAJOR IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, IRRIGATION BHAVAN, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT - 520001. 5. THE COMMISSIONER, COMMAND DEVELOPMENT AUT
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