Yadavram Janghel S/o Shri Vedram Janghel Aged About 52 Years At Present Society Manager v. 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo
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1 2025:CGHC:23343 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR WPC No. 2691 of 2025 Yadavram Janghel S/o Shri Vedram Janghel Aged About 52 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Udaypur, R.N. No. 104, Paddy Procurement Center Udaypur Add - Village - Kotra, Post Udaypur, Tehsil Chhuikhadan Distt. Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh --- Petitioner(s) versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492002 The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh- 5 - Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Markeging Officer Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 2 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2692 of 2025 1 - Lomash Singh Thakur S/o Shri Paretan Singh Aged About 50 Years At Present Society Manager, Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Manikchoura, R.N. No.-983, Paddy Procurement Center Manikchoura, Add. - Village - Biranpur Kala, Post - Daniya, Tehsil - Gandai, Dist. Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind N.I.A. Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited, Office At 6th Floor, Tower-C, Commercial Complex, C.B.D. Sector 21, Atal Nagar, District - Raipur (C.G.) 492002 5 - The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District - Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District - Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District - Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) 3 WPC No. 2693 of 2025 1 - Ishwarlal Shrivas S/o Vijay Ram Shrivash Aged About 54 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Bortalav R.N. No. 1079, Paddy Procurement Center Bortalav Add Village Bortalav Post Bortalav, Tehsil Dongargadh, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi. 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahandi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, C.G. 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon, (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2699 of 2025 1 - Yashwant Kumar Verma S/o Shri Chintaram Verma Aged About 47 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Limo R.N. No. 964, Paddy Procurement Center Limo, Address- Village Chhuikhadan Post Chhuikhadan, Tehsil Chhuikhadan, District : Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 4 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, C G O Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind N I A Building, District : New Delhi, Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex C B D Sector 21 Atal Nagar 492002, District : Raipur, Chhattisgarh 5 - The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District : Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagargh Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District : Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon, District : Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai, District : Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2701 of 2025
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1 - Jawala Prasad Rawte S/o Shri Jaylal Rawte Aged About 50 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Somatola R.N. No. 11001, Paddy Procurement Center Putargondikala Add Village Jiratola Post Dumartola, Tehsil Mohala Dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 5 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Supplies Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492002 5 - The Collector Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur- Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2710 of 2025 1 - Bhailal Dewangan S/o Shri Kanhaiya Lal Dewangan Aged About 53 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Bhojtala R.N. No. 1112, Paddy Procurement Center Bhojtola Add- Village Mohala Post- Mohala, Tehsil Mohala Dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi. 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Supplies Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 6 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, C.G. 492002. 5 - The Collector Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki, District Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki, District Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki, District Mohala - Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2720 of 2025 1 - Dhalsingh Gharendra S/o. Shri Rohit Kumar Gharendra Aged About 60 Years At Present Society Paddy Purchase Incharge Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Matiya R.N. No. 504, Paddy Procurement Center Godalvahi, Add- Village - Tumdikasa, Post - Mahrum, Tehsil Kumurda, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.). ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, Dist. Raipur (C.G.). 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, Dist. Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited, Office At 6th Floor, Tower-C, Commercial Complex, Cbd, Sector - 21, Atal Nagar, District - Raipur (C.G.) - 492002. 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 7 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit, Rajnandgaon, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society, Rajnandgaon, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2721 of 2025 1 - Arif Khan S/o Late Guljaar Khan Aged About 38 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Gopalpur, R.N. No. 1093, Paddy Procurement Center Gopalpur, Add- Village- Lakshanpur Post Chhuikhadan, Tehsil Chhuikhadan Distt.- Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi. 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Cooperative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District- Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar, District- Raipur, C.G. 492002. 5 - The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District- Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District- Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District- Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Distt.- Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 8 --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2744 of 2025 1 - Uttam Kumar Kumbhkar S/o Late Shri Hriday Ram Kumbhkar Aged About 53 Years Present Society Manager/incharge Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Kallu Banjari R.N. No. 1356, Paddy Procurement Center Kallu Banjari, Add- Village Kallu Banjari Post Kallu Banjari Tehsil Churiya, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building New Delhi, 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary, Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, C.G. 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon C.G. 6 - The District Marketing Officer, Rajnandgaon C.G. 7 - The Chief Executive Officer, District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon C.G. The Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon, District 8 - Rajnandgaon C.G. --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2815 of 2025 1 - Hukum Chand Sahu S/o Shri Mohan Lal Aged About 42 Years At Present Society Manager/ Incharge Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Churiya R.N. No 1170, 9 Paddy Procurement Center Churiya, Add- Village Lammeta Post Churiya Tehsil Churiya, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur, Cg 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2818 of 2025 1 - Dwarika Prashad Marar S/o Bhavarlal Patel Aged About 39 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Gidari R.N. No. 375, Paddy Procurement Center Gidari Add- Village Nadiya Post Suddi, Tehsil Dongargao Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind N.I.A. Building, New Delhi. 10 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower-C, Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar, District Raipur, C.G., 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2819 of 2025 1 - Balkrishna Verma S/o Shri Udholal Verma Aged About 32 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Silpatti, R.N. No. 1571, Paddy Procurement Center Silpatti, Add. - Village Silpatti Post Padmavatipur, Tehsil Chhuikhadan District Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai Chhattisgarh. ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi. 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh. 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh. 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh. 492002. 11 5 - The Collector Khairagarh - Chhuikhadan Gandai District Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai Chhattisgarh. 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh - Chhuikhadan Gandai District Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai Chhattisgarh. 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnnadgaon, District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh. 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai District Khairagarh Chhuikhadan Gandai Chhattisgarh. --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2822 of 2025 1 - Rakesh Kumar S/o Shri Dhaniram Aged About 33 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Vicharpur R.N. No. 1086, Paddy Procurement Center Vicharpur Address Village Autebandha Post Koryatola, Tehsil Ambagadh Chowki Dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh 492002 5 - The Collector Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur- Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh 12 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki District Mohala-Manpur-Ambagadh Chowki Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2824 of 2025 1 - Pomesh Patila S/o Shri Shiv Shankar Patila Aged About 29 Years At Present Society Paddy Purchase Incharge Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Murmunda R.N. No 1096, Paddy Procurement Center Murmunda Address - Village Ghumka Post Ghumka, Tehsil Ghumka Dist. Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) 13 WPC No. 2826 of 2025 1 - Amarjeet Verma S/o Shri Agrahitram Verma Aged About 58 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Bhothli, R.N. No. 1461, Paddy Procurement Center Bhothli, Add- Village Pata Post Chhuikhadan, Tehsil Chhuikhadan Dist. Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahandi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor Tower- C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21, Atal Nagar District Raipur, C.G. 492002 5 - The Collector Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai District Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai District Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon, District Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai Dist. Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan- Gandai (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2827 of 2025 1 - Shivendra Kumar Sahu S/o Shri Pardeshi Ram Sahu Aged About 40 Years At Present Society Manager, Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit, Itaar, R.N. No.-981, Paddy Procurement Center Itaar, Add. - Village - Itaar, Post - Itaar, Tehsil - Khairagarh, Dist. Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) 14 Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through - Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind N.I.A. Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited, Office At 6th Floor, Tower-C, Commercial Complex, C.B.D. Sector 21, Atal Nagar, District - Raipur (C.G.) 492002 5 - The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District Khairagarh- Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit, Rajnandgaon, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2828 of 2025 1 - Ramkishore Bansod S/o. Lt. Hotilal Bansod Aged About 56 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Chowki R.N. No. 01, Paddy Procurement Center Chowki, Add- Village Ambagad Chowki, Post- Ambagadh Chowki, Tehsil Ambagad Chowki, Dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi. 15 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, Dist. Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Supplies, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, Dist. Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Co-Operative Marketing Federation Limited, Office At 6th Floor, Tower-C, Commercial Complex, Cbd Sector-21, Atal Nagar, Dist. Raipur (C.G.) 492002. 5 - The Collector Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Dist. Mohala-Manpur- Ambagarh Chowki (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit, Rajnandgaon, Dist. Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki,dist. Mohala-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2830 of 2025 1 - Mahesh Dewangan S/o Shri Jagdishram Aged About 58 Years At Present Society Manager Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Ratanbhat R.N. No. 1308, Paddy Procurement Center Ratanbhat Address - Village Maham Post Maham, Tehsil Kumarda Dist. Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of Inida Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 16 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon Dist. Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2833 of 2025 1 - Ashok Sahu S/o Shri Jagdish Sahu Aged About 38 Years At Present Society Manager Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Dhodha, R.N. No. 962, Paddy Procurement Center Dhodha, Address - Village Pathrra Post Gandai, Tehsil Gandai Dist. Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, Cgo Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh 492002 The Collector Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh- 5 - Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh 17 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai District Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai Chhattisgarh --- Respondent(s) WPC No. 2835 of 2025 1 - Dinesh Singh S/o Shri Jai Narayan Singh Aged About 59 Years At Present Society Manager/ Incharge, Adim Jati Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Bamhani Charbhata R.N. No. 153, Paddy Procurement Center Bamhani Charbhata, Add. - Village - Nadiyakhurd, Post - Nadiyakhurd, Tehsil - Churiya, Dist. - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through - Secretary Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind N.I.A. Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co-Operative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District - Raipur (C.G.) 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited, Office At 6th Floor, Tower-C, Commercial Complex, C.B.D. Sector 21, Atal Nagar, District - Raipur (C.G.) 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit, Rajnandgaon, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society , Rajnandgaon, Dist. -Rajnandgaon (C.G.) --- Respondent(s) 18 WPC No. 2836 of 2025 1 - Basant Kumar Sahu S/o Shri Bihari Lal Sahu Aged About 41 Years At Present Society Manager/ Incharge Seva Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Gahirabhedi R.N. No. 1107, Paddy Procurement Center Gahirabhedi, Address - Village Bagdwar Post Chircharikala Tehsil Churiya, Distt. Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh ---Petitioner(s) Versus 1 - The Union Of India Through Secretary, Co-Operative, Atal Aksahy Urja Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, Behind Nia Building, New Delhi 2 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through Secretary, Department Of Co- Oprative, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 3 - The Secretary Department Of Food And Civil Suppliers Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Atal Nagar, Raipur, District Raipur Chhattisgarh 4 - The Manager Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited Office At 6th Floor, Tower - C Commercial Complex Cbd Sector 21 Atal Nagar District Raipur Chhattisgarh 492002 5 - The Collector Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 6 - The District Marketing Officer Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 7 - The Chief Executive Officer District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Rajnandgaon District Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh 8 - The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Society Rajnandgaon Dist. Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh (Cause-title taken from the Case Information System) ---- Respondents Hon'ble Shri Justice Arvind Kumar Verma Order on Board 12/06/2025 19 1. Heard Mr. Shivam Mishra & Mr. Nitesh Sahu, counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Ms. Anmol Sharma, Mr. Tushar Dhar Diwan, CGC, Mr. Satish Gupta, Government Advocate, Ms. Nupur Trivedi, PL, Ms. Poorva Tiwari, PL, Mr. Rishabh Bisen, PL, Mr. Soumitra Kesharawni, PL, Mr. Abhishe Gupta, PL and Ms. Priyanka Rai, Advocate appears on behalf of Mr. Shashank Thakur, Mr. Harshal Chauhan & Mr. Roop Ram Naik, Advocates for the respective respondents. 2. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is heard finally. 3. The present writ petitions have been filed by the petitioners with the following relief(s) : 10.1. That, the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue an appropriate writ by commanding and directing the respondent's authority to lift the paddy from procurement centers forthwith as per the number of bags. 10.2. That, the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent authority to comply the terms and 20 condition of the policy and agreement which relates to lifting of paddy within prescribed period. 10.3 That this Hon'ble court may kindly be please to issue an appropriate writ by commanding and directing the respondent's authority to pay the all expenses made by the petitioner to keep the paddy in safe. 10.4 That the respondents may kindly be directed to provide the benefit of loss of paddy due to driage and change of climates in light of clarification letter dated 12.11.2024 as well as letter dated 25/02/2025. 10.5. That this Hon'ble court may kindly be please to direct the respondent to consider and decide the representation of petitioner in light of the order passed by this Hon'ble Court in similar cases. 10.6 Any other relief which the Hon'ble Court may deem fit, in the interest of justice." 4.
Decision
Since the identical issue is involved in all the writ petitions, as such, they are being heard and disposed of together by this common order. This order will adjudicate the entire bunch of the writ petitions. 21 5. The petitioners in all these writ petitions have approached this Court while seeking interference under extraordinary jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. They are aggrieved by the acts of the respondent authorities by which the paddy collected by them as per guidelines of the State Government is not being lifted. The entire quantity of paddy which has been purchased by the concerned petitioner societies are not being lifted due to which the paddy is drying and its weight, quantity and quality is decreasing day by day. The stock of paddy has crossed buffer limit, however, the last date for purchasing the paddy has been expired but the quantity purchased could not be lifted only due to adamant acts of the respondent authorities especially by the State authorities. On the one hand, the paddy is not being lifted and the weight of the paddy is being reduced due to driage of the paddy for which the petitioners are not responsible and on the other hand, the concerned managers and employees of the society are being threatened for lodging complaints against them, till date order is not being issued. As such, the petitioners have filed these writ petitions. 6. The reliefs prayed for by the petitioners in all the writ petitions are same and one with certain variations, however, in order to adjudicate these petitions, WPC No. 1502/2025 (Chitrasen Rath vs. State of Chhattisgarh and Others) has been taken as lead petition for deciding 22 the issues involved in these cases. The reliefs sought in the said petition are quoted hereinbelow:- “10.1. That, the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to issue an appropriate writ by commanding and directing the respondent's authority to lift the paddy from procurement centers forthwith as per the number of bags. 10.2. That, the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent authority to comply the terms and condition of the policy and agreement which relates to lifting of paddy within prescribed period. 10.3 That this Hon'ble court may kindly be please to issue an appropriate writ by commanding and directing the respondent's authority to pay the all expenses made by the petitioner to keep the paddy in safe. 10.4 That the respondents may kindly be directed to provide the benefit of loss of paddy due to driage and change of climates in light of clarification letter dated 12.11.2024. 10.5. That this Hon'ble court may kindly be please to direct the respondent to consider and decide the representation of petitioner in light of the order passed by this Hon'ble Court in similar cases. 10.6 Any other relief which the Hon'ble Court may 23 deem fit, in the interest of justice.” 7. The grievance of the petitioners in the present bunch of writ petitions is that, based on the policy issued by the State Government, most of the petitioners, who are Society Managers, procured paddy at their respective procurement centers as per the guidelines issued by the State Government for the year 2024-2025. The policy was clarified on 12.01.2024, specifying the time limit for lifting the paddy to be 31.01.2025. Subsequently, another notification was issued, extending the deadline for lifting the paddy to 19.02.2025, and then further extended until 28.02.2025. Despite these extensions, the entire stock of paddy is yet to be lifted. 8. The petitioners argue that, although a significant portion of the paddy has been lifted from their respective procurement centers, a substantial quantity remains to be lifted. The Union of the petitioners' societies has raised this issue, and some instructions were issued by the respondent authorities; however, these measures have not sufficiently addressed petitioners' grievances. The procurement centers lack adequate space to store the paddy under proper shelter, and in many centers, paddy is stored in open fields. As a result, due to delayed lifting, the paddy becomes dry, and its weight decreases day by day. Additionally, environmental factors beyond control such as insects, crows, rabbits, birds, etc., cause further loss in quantity, which is unavoidable. The 24 procurement centers also lack proper infrastructure, such as proper ground preparation and fencing, to store the paddy effectively. The petitioners are facing significant difficulties in maintaining the quality of the procured paddy under these conditions. While the paddy was initially procured during the winter season, as the season changes to summers, the driage further reduces the total quantity of paddy stored at these centers. The petitioners seek a directive from the Court for two fold remedies; Firstly, they request that the respondents be ordered to lift the remaining paddy. Secondly, they seek an order from the State Government and other relevant authorities to make adjustments in respect of reduction in quantity of paddy in each of the gunny bags, so that the petitioners may not face financially disadvantage by the loss in quantity due to the delayed lifting and environmental factors. 9. Learned counsel for the respective petitioners submit that the present bunch of writ petitions is being filed against the inaction of the respondent authorities in failing to lift the paddy purchased during the procurement season 2024–2025 finally and in violation of the Government’s procurement policy as also to the terms of the agreement entered between the parties. They submit that as per Clause 15.8 and 15.9 of the policy dated 12.11.2024, the paddy was to be lifted within one month from the date of purchase, i.e., by 31.01.2025 and despite repeated directions from higher authorities, the lifting has not been 25 carried out till date, resulting in non-compliance with policy provisions. It is stated that the continued delay has led to substantial quantities of paddy lying in open grounds, exposed to weather variations and deteriorating in quality which is causing direct loss not only to the petitioners but also to the public. They submit that the petitioners have made several representations to the concerned authorities, but no action has been taken to redress the issue or ensure timely transportation of paddy to the millers or godowns. The inaction is arbitrary, discriminatory, and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the principles of natural justice and also contradicts Clause 2.7 of the agreement, which mandates lifting beyond the buffer limit at the earliest. It is further stated that in previous years, there was a procurement policy under which the deficit in paddy was considered by granting a benefit of one percent or two percent of admissible loss in quantity as the case may be, however, this year, no such policy has been issued by the State Government. As a result, the petitioners are facing difficulties and, therefore, they have approached this Court seeking redressal of their grievances. 10. Learned counsel for the respective petitioners submit that the issue involved in the present writ petitions has already been considered and decided by this Court in WPC No.1502 of 2025 (Chitrasent Rath Vs. State of Chhattisgarh & Others) and other connected matters, therefore, 26 present writ petitions may be disposed of in terms of the order passed in Chitrasen Rath (supra). 11. Learned State Counsel submit that the reasons provided by the petitioners can be considered to some extent, however, the petitioners are attempting to take advantage of the climatic conditions and the natural driage of the paddy. They submit that the petitioners seek allowing the deficit in the quantity of paddy, which, according to the State, cannot be accepted. They submits that the State Government is expected to take a decision on this matter shortly and once the decision is taken, the petitioners will be informed in accordance with the State Government's decision. Learned State counsel further contended that they have no objection if the similar order which was passed in WPC 1502/2025 (Chitrasen Rath Vs. State of Chhattisgarh & Others) and other connected matters is passed in the present writ petitions also. 12. Learned Counsel for Respondent - MARKFED submits that, regarding the lifting of paddy, the MARKFED is actively lifting the paddy, and it would be incorrect to state that the lifting is not taking place. It is stated that regarding the deficit in paddy, the respondent State may be directed to conduct an inquiry and to take a decision concerning the lifting of the remaining paddy. However, it has been specifically stated that there is no hindrance in the lifting of paddy and there are circulars from the Central Government as well as directions from the State 27 Government, due to which the lifting of paddy is being done repeatedly. It is submitted that the date for lifting the paddy has been extended multiple times and most recently, it was extended through orders dated 19.02.2025, 01.03.2025, and 15.03.2025. As such, the grievance raised by the petitioners has largely been addressed, and only a very small quantity remains. The respondents are confident that the State Government will issue necessary orders concerning the lifting of the remaining paddy from the procurement centers and for the decision regarding the loss of quantity of the paddy, it will be upon the Central and State Governments to take the necessary decisions and issue appropriate orders. It is further submitted that the MARKFED is the agency entrusted with lifting the paddy and sending it to the custom milling centers, is fulfilling its responsibilities. It is contended that once the Central Government, in consultation with the State Government, makes a decision regarding adjustment of the loss of quantity of paddy, the matter will be adjusted in accordance with law and at present, the major part of the petitioners' grievance has already been redressed. 13. I have heard learned counsel for the parties, considered their submissions put forth before me and have also gone through the documents appended to the writ petitions. 14. Upon perusal of the record, circulars and policies, it appears that the quantity of paddy is being lifted from the concerned procurement 28 centers time to time and the time for lifting paddy has been extended several times. From the submissions made by the counsel for the respondent State, it seems that the State Government is considering a decision regarding the lifting of paddy beyond the extended time. Furthermore, since the paddy has been collected by the concerned procurement centers in accordance with Government policy and the agreements entered into by the parties, it is the duty of the State to collect the said paddy whereas for various reasons, the paddy could not be collected on time. Since the State Government has extended the lifting time repeatedly, it is expected that considering the welfare nature of the State, the paddy would be lifted from the concerned procurement centers. This act is to prevent damage to the collected paddy due to the efflux of time, climatic conditions, natural hazards such as mice and other insects and to the fact that the rainy season is proximate. 15. The issue now pertains to the loss of paddy due to driage caused by climatic and other conditions beyond the control of the petitioner societies. Since, various factors have contributed to the delay in lifting the paddy, including weather conditions leading to the loss of paddy quantity. While previous years had prescribed limits for driage, no such circular has been issued for the current season and both the Central and State Governments need to take a decision in this matter. Therefore, this Court expects that both the Central and State Governments will 29 frame rules/directions to address this issue. It is unavoidable that the quantity of paddy will be affected by climatic and other factors beyond control. Hence, the State Government, in consultation with the Central Government, must take a decision regarding this matter. 16. Responsibility to ensure timely action is on the part of the State, particularly, in the context of public policy and the protection of public interests. Therefore, the State Government must ensure framing and compliance of the public policies timely and take appropriate action when delay occur in implementation of the said policies. Furthermore, the principle of accountability requires that the public grievances are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. 17. This aspect of the matter has been considered by the various High Courts including Punjab and Haryana High Court in the matter of M/s Jagdamba Rice Mill and Others vs. State of Punjab and Others, in CWP No.- 20840/2021 wherein it has been held as under:- “14. In view of the above, we dispose of these writ petitions with the following directions:-- i) The reduction of the driage allowance, as ordered by the Government of India vide its letter dated December 3, 1998, a copy of which has been produced on record as Annexure P8 in C.W.P. No. 833 of 2001, is set aside. In other respects, there has been no challenge. 30 ii) Any orders for recovery on account of reduction in driage allowance shall stand quashed." As per Union of India, the driage has been determined on the basis of data supplied by the State Government. The State in its additional affidavit has submitted that they have claimed driage @ 1% but Central Government has wrongly determined driage less than 1% of MSP. The relevant extracts of additional affidavit of the State read as:- "4. That it is submitted that Schedule-II appended with writ petition as Annexure P-5 as observed by the Hon'ble Court in the order dated 01-08-2023, the same has not prepared by the Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Department of Punjab. This is a calculation made by the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India on the basis of Stock Flow Statement and not considering the audited balance sheets submitted by Govt. of Punjab. This Schedule has prepared by Procurement Incidental (PI)Cell of Department of Food & Public Distribution Govt. of India on their own & is forming part of Final Finding report of KMS 2014-15. The State of Punjab has claimed full driage @1% of MSP i.e. Rs. 14.00/qtl in respect of all agencies which is clear from the submission of final claims of KMS 2014-15 submitted vide letter no. PRA PRA-Inci- 3-34-2017/1868 dated:- 14-09-2017(copy 31 appended as annexure R-6). Further, as required by Department of Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India, the Principal Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Punjab and Managing Directors of all State Procuring Agencies had certified that the benefit of driage charges @1% of MSP has already been passed on to millers and same has been reimbursed by FCI for paddy milled during for central pool as per provisional cost sheet issued by Govt. of India vide letter no. 192(14)/2014-FC A/cs dated 16th October, 2014, the copy of which was also submitted with final claims to the Govt. of India. The State of Punjab had made payment towards driage @ 1% of MSP. It is consistent stand of the State that petitioners are entitled to driage @1%, however, Central Government has wrongly calculated driage less than 1% of MSP. The State by impugned notices is attempting to recover difference between driage paid at provisional rate and final rate determined by Central Government. From the affidavit of State, it is evident that State is pursuing the matter with the Central Government and for the said purpose they have addressed various communications to the Central Government. As per State Government, the Central Government has wrongly determined driage and as per Mr. Sunish Bindlish, learned counsel for Union of India & Food Corporation of India, rates have been determined on the basis 32 of data furnished. Be that as it may, the issue of determination of final rates was between State Government and Central Government. If there is any mis- communication or mis-understanding between the State Government and Central Government, the petitioner cannot be made to suffer. The State has unilaterally initiated recovery proceedings. Neither notice nor opportunity of hearing was granted to the aggrieved parties. The Respondent-State was bound to follow procedure prescribed by law. The State has no authority to initiate recovery proceedings without associating affected parties.” 18. In the aforesaid case, the Court finds that the driage allowance, which would compensate for weight loss during storage and processing of paddy, was rightfully claimed from the State of Punjab at the rate of 1% of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for KMS 2014–15. This rate was certified by the Principal Secretary and Managing Directors of the State Procuring Agencies, and payments were made accordingly. However, the Central Government unilaterally determined a lower driage rate based on stock flow data without considering the audited financial records submitted by the State. As a result of this mismatch, the State initiated recovery proceedings against millers and other stakeholders to recover the difference between the amount paid and the 33 amount reimbursed. The Court holds that such recovery actions, undertaken without notice or opportunity of hearing, are in violation of the principles of natural justice. It further observes that the issue of final driage rate determination lies between the Central and State Governments, and private parties cannot be held liable for discrepancies arising out of inter-governmental disputes. Consequently, the Court sets aside the reduction of the driage allowance by the Central Government and quashes the recovery proceedings initiated by the State, declaring them unauthorized and procedurally invalid. 19. The Court upheld the payment of driage @ 1% of MSP as valid, and found the recovery efforts by the State illegal, arbitrary, and in violation of due process. The dispute over driage reimbursement is an inter-governmental matter and cannot be passed onto the petitioners. 20. Considering the aforesaid aspect of the matter and submissions advanced by the parties, this Court directs the petitioners to submit an appropriate representation along with a copy of this order before the Central and the State Governments to consider the issue and for redressal of their grievances within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and the authorities concerned, in turn, shall consider and decide the said representations while passing a reasoned order within a further period of 90 days in accordance with law. 34 21. Accordingly, all the writ petitions stand disposed of. Sd/- (Arvind Kumar Verma) Judge Vasant