THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.1058 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner states that it has been assigned certain works by the respondent and a sum of Rs.4,28,900/- is due. Representations are being made from 2009 onwards. The petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus in this regard. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. This Court cannot decide the question as to whether the respondent is under obligation to pay any specific amount to the petitioner. However, the respondent is under obligation to verify the claim made by the petitioner and pay the amount if it is due or communicate the reasons if it is not under obligation to pay. There cannot be any justification for the respondent to keep the matter pending for years together. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondent to take necessary steps on the representations made by the petitioner, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:01.02.2011 kdl