HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.4800 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner was entrusted with the work of repairs to four numbers of rural roads in Dharmavaram sub- division. The estimate of the works was about Rs.26,00,000/- and the petitioner was required to deposit Rs.1,03,481/- towards E.M.D. and full security. The petitioner states that he has successfully executed the works. His grievance is that Rs.1,03,481/- deposited towards E.M.D and full security is not paid, so far. 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 works in question. On completion of the works, the Deputy Executive Engineer, Panchayat Raj, Dharmavaram made an endorsement to the effect that the petitioner had completed the works within the stipulated period and he is entitled to the refund of E.M.D. and full security of Rs.1,03,481/-. This was some time in the year 2002. Nearly six years have elapsed. There cannot be any justification for not refunding the said amount. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 3rd respondent to take necessary steps for refund of the E.M.D. and full security being Rs.1,03,481/-, 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 same are not indicated, it 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. _________ 23.03.2009 JSU HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.4800 of 2009 Date: 23.03.2009 JSU