HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.3912 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner was entrusted with the work of formation of new B.T.S.D road from Reddy Cheruvukatta to Gopidevarapally for the year 1999-2000. The estimate of the work was about Rs.30,00,000/- and the petitioner was required to deposit Rs.75,000/- and Rs.78,129/- towards E.M.D. and full security. The petitioner states that he has successfully executed the work and the amount deposited towards full security being Rs.78,129/- was refunded. His grievance is that the E.M.D. of Rs.75,000/- is not paid. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj. The petitioner had enclosed a copy of the measurement book maintained for the work in question. On completion of the work, the Deputy Executive Engineer, Panchayat Raj, Sub-division, Gorantla made an endorsement to the effect that the petitioner had completed the work within the stipulated period and he is entitled to the refund of E.M.D. of Rs.75,000/-. This was some time in the year 2006. Nearly two and half years have elapsed. There cannot be any justification for not refunding the E.M.D. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 3rd respondent to take necessary steps for refund of the E.M.D, in case, it is found that the work was completed as per the terms, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In case, the amount is not refunded or reasons for non-refund of the E.M.D. are not indicated, the amount shall carry interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date, on which it became due. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 05.03.2009 JSU HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.3912 of 2009 Date: 05.03.2009 JSU