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The Allahabad HC held a writ under Article 226 for admitted dues maintainable despite state's plea, directing payment of Rs 18,79,197 at 6% interest within three months and affirming that financial constraints cannot override a settled legal obligation.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that non-payment of admitted dues under MGNREGS constitutes arbitrary state action, justifying a writ of mandamus under Article 226 even when statutory remedies exist. The judgment reinforces contractors' rights to seek judicial intervention for unpaid government dues, setting a precedent for similar disputes.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that delaying payment of verified public works dues, even after bill finalization, violates the right to life and livelihood under Article 21. This sets a critical precedent for contractors and state agencies alike, affirming that administrative inertia in paying legitimate dues constitutes unconstitutional state arbitrariness.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that withholding admitted payments under public contracts violates Articles 14 and 300A; writ jurisdiction is maintainable for undisputed dues.