M/S Chaar Sahibzaade Gas Agency v. Govt Of India Ministry Of Commerce And Industries And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH 2023:PHHC:116475 CWP No.13328 of 2018 Date of Decision:05.09.2023 M/S CHAAR SAHIBZAADE GAS AGENCY AND ANOTHER ....Petitioner vs.

GOVT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES AND ORS ....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL

Present:

Mr. P.P.S.Duggal, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Shivoy Dhir, Senior Panel Counsel for respondent No. 1 Ms. Lavanya Paul, DAG, Punjab Mr. R.K.Agnihotri, Advocate for respondent No. 2 *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of notice dated 15.05.2018 (Annexure P-10) for cancellation of LOI of the petitioner. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the outset, submits that he does not press this petition qua LOI because Government Agencies have refused to issue NOC and he confines his prayer to issuance of direction to respondent No. 2 to release the amount of security which the petitioners have deposited at the time of execution of agreement. PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.09.15 16:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CWP No.13328 of 2018 -2- 2023:PHHC:116475 3.

The petitioners have deposited security of Rs. 06 lakh with respondent No. 2 and respondent No. 2 in its reply has admitted this fact. Respondent No. 2 is not disputing its liability of aforesaid amount which respondent No. 2 has received as security.

4.

Respondent No. 2 is directed to refund the aforesaid amount to the petitioner within two months from today.

5.

Petition stands disposed of.

(JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 05.09.2023 paramjit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes


   PARAMJIT KAUR SAINI 2023.09.15 16:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment