Inder Trading Company v. Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board

CWP-7256-2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CWP-7256-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 10.03.2026 Inder Trading Company through its Sole Proprietor, Ludhiana

...Petitioner

Vs.

Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board and another

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA

Present:

Mr. Gaurav Mohunta, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Nishant Arora, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. T.S.Sidhu, Advocate for the respondents.

*** SUVIR SEHGAL, J.(Oral) 1.

This writ petition has been filed inter alia for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing respondent No.2 to open and evaluate the technical bid of the petitioner along with that of other applicants, which has been submitted pursuant to Detailed Notice for Inviting Tender (DNIT) (Annexure P-1).

2.

Learned Senior counsel for the petitioner has expressed an apprehension that the bid made by petitioner is not likely to be considered as petitioner has been informed that he does not meet the experience criteria. 3.

Advance copy of the petition has been served upon the VANITA 2026.03.11 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment

CWP-7256-2026 (O&M) respondent(s).

4.

Counsel for Market Committee, Ludhiana-respondent No.2 states that petitioner's bid along with that of other applicants, will be opened as per the schedule given in the DNIT and shall be considered, if, found eligible. 5.

In view of the statement made by counsel for respondent No.2, writ petition is disposed of.

(SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 10.03.2026 vanita Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes No Whether Reportable :

Yes No VANITA 2026.03.11 18:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment