C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy, J.

1. This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to declare the inaction of the respondents in arranging payment to the petitioner towards the works executed by him under agreements, dated 25-04-2005 and 09-01-2009, as illegal and arbitrary. The petitioner sought for a consequential direction to the respondents to pay the amount due to him for the contract works along with interest @ 12% p.a., from the due date.

2. I have heard Mr. V. Narasimha Goud, learned Counsel for the petitioner, and Mr. Deepak Bhattacharjee, learned Standing Counsel for respondent No. 1- University.

3. The petitioner pleaded that in pursuance of tender notification, dated 17-03-2005, the petitioner has filed his tender for construction of a library building to the University Law College; that the petitioner had paid the bid amount of Rs. 18,33,334.42 ps., as against the estimated contract value of 23,79,744.04 ps.,; that an agreement bearing No. 1/0/05-06, dated 25-04-2005, was entered into between the parties; that in pursuance thereof, the petitioner had commenced the construction work and completed it within the stipulated period of six months; that the library building was inaug