THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V.RAMANA WRIT PETITION No.23191 of 2009 ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the fourth respondent-Gram Panchayat, Unsignapalli, in not complying with the orders, dated 25.11.2002, passed by the second respondent and the inaction of the second and third respondents in not insisting for implementation of the order, dated 25.11.2002, as illegal and arbitrary. The case of the petitioner is that he being a Contractor by profession, executed the work of laying the road from Unsignapalli Village to its burial ground, under the 11th Finance Commission Grant. After completion of the work, though he produced the bills to the authorities concerned, the same was not paid. Hence, he approached the fourth respondent several times for releasing of the amount, but in vain. Subsequently, he approached the District Panchayat Officer, Chittoor District-the second respondent for payment of the amount, through a letter, dated 29.10.2002, and also made a representation to the third respondent, who, after conducting a detailed enquiry, asked the second respondent to sanction the amount for the works done by him. The second respondent, on thorough verification, passed an order, dated 25.11.2002, directing the fourth respondent to pay the bill amount as per the ‘M’ book, but, there was no response from the fourth respondent. The grievance of the petitioner is that though the second respondent passed the order, dated 25.11.2002, directing the fourth respondent to pay the bill amount as per the ‘M’ book, the same was not yet paid to him. Hence, he filed the present writ petition. On behalf of the fourth respondent-Gram Panchayat, the Sarpanch filed counter-affidavit stating, inter alia, that the petitioner addressed a letter, dated 20.11.2009, to the Panchayat Secretary of Unsignapalli Gram Panchayat requesting payment of the amount, but he has not handed over the measurement book, estimates and other records relating to the execution of the said work by him in order to enable them to prepare the bills. Heard learned counsel appearing on either side. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to submit the measurement book, estimates and other relevant records relating to the said work executed by him, to the Gram Panchayat. Under the facts and circumstances, I deem it appropriate to direct the fourth respondent-Gram Panchayat, to consider the relevant records submitted by the petitioner and pay the amount to which he is entitled to. The fourth respondent shall complete the said exercise within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ JUSTICE N.V.RAMANA 23rd April 2010 dr