( 1 ) THESE three cases arise out of the common judgment dated 17. 3. 1986 passed by the learned Second Additional Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad, in O. P. No. 181/84 and O. S. No. 452 of 1984, on the file of his court.

( 2 ) THE petitioner in C. R. P. No. 2526/86 and the appellant in C. M. A. No. 1229 of 1986 which arise out of O. S. No. 452/84 and O. P. No. 181/84, is the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The respondent in these cases (hereinafter referred to as "the contractor") is the petitioner in C. R. P. No. 2775 of 1987 which arise out of O. P. No. 181/84, referred to above. We may briefly refer to the facts which led to the filing of these cases.

( 3 ) THE work relating to Nagarjunasagar Left Canal II (I. C. B.) earth work excavation and banking of 21st M. B. C. from Km. 44/0 to Km. 49/9 including construction of structures, valued at Rs. 8. 75 lakhs, was given to the contractor. The agreement relating to the said work hearing No. 38/se/k77-78, was entered into between the parties on 15. 12. 1977. The site was handed over two days earlier to the execution of the contract i. e. , 13. 12. 1977. The work was to be completed on or before 14. 12. 1979. In execution of the said

Click Here to Read the rest of this document