IVI/s, Supreme Agritech v. '1 . The State of Telangana

Petition Under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Directron, more particularly, one in the nature of Writ of [\/andamus, declaring the action of the 2nd Respondent in interfering with manufacturing, sale and distribution of bio-products/bio- stimulants of petitioner- Firm, viz., Bhadra(G), Wifi(L), Root Booster (P), Hit ptus (P), VR-Cot (L), panga (L), Official(L), Avenge(L), Chotu Motu(L), Transform(L), Security(L), Avatar- 2(G), Sikanda(L), 4DX(P), Despatch(L), Reporter (L), Soto(p), Locked (p), Gorge(P), Blast Off(P), Punch-888(L), Rolex(G), tPS(L), tVarvet(L), Boom Star(p), Supreme Gold(G), Rambo(L), Nutri Mix(P), Scaner(L), Surya-888(L), Thimeet(G), tMagic Pro(P), Gunshot(L), Boo Sanjivani(P), Princess(L), Bairava(L), Supreme Brand(L), 3 Sta(L), Super Kille(L), Jeevan(L), I Pad(P), Indigo(G), Kingfisher(G), I I Chill King(P), Army(L), Logo(L), pabg(p), Kushti (L), paddy Booster(L) and paddy Booster(P), which contains Anti rranspirants, pressmud, chitine and Egg sherl and' are also not covered under the lnsecticides Act, .r .968 and not included in Schedule-Vl of the Fertirizers contror (order) Act, 'r 985, by issuing Memo No. PP.ll(1)2085/ 2005,dated 2i-01-2006and Letter No. pp.r(1)208sr2005, dated 21- 01-2006,and in the absence of notification prescribing the standards in schedule- Vl' as.being irregar, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and direct the 2nd respondent not to interfere within any manner in seling and distribution of bio-products/ bio- stimulants including from the ricensed premises of the dearers/stockists under the lnsecticides Act, 1968 and the Fertilizers Control(Order) Act, i 985. l.A.NO:1 OF 202s Petition Under Section 151 cpc praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit fired in support of the petition, the High court may be.preased to direct the 2nd respondent not to interfere with manufacturing, sare and distribution of bio-products/bio-stimurants of petitioner-Firm, viz., Bhadra(G), wifi(L), Root Booster (P), Hit+(P), VR-Cot (L), panga (L), Officiat(L), Avenger(L), Chotu Motu(L), Transform(L), Security(L), Avatar_2(G), Sikanda(L), 4DX(p), Despatch(L), Reporrer (L), Soto(p), Locked (p), Gorge(p), Btast Off(p), punch_ 888(L), Rolex(G), tpS(L), Marvet(L), Boom Star(p), Supreme Gotd(G), Rambo(L), Nutri Mix(P), Scane(L). Surya-888(L). Thimeet(G), Magic pro(p), Gunshot(L), Boo Sanjivani(P), Princess(L), Bairava(L), Supreme Brand(L), 3 Star(L), Super Killer(L), Jeevan(L), I pad(p), tndigo(G), Kingfishe(G), ChiI King(p), Army(L), Logo(L), Pabg(P), Kushti (L), paddy Booster(L) and paddy Booste(p), which contains Anti rranspirants, pressmud, chitine and Egg Shell and are also not covered under the lnsecticides Act, 196g and not included in schedure_Viof the Fertilizers contror (order) Act, 19g5, incruding from the ricensed premises of the dealers, stockists, under the lnsecticides Act, .1g68 and the Fertilizers contror (order) Act, 1985, pending disposal of the above writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner : M/s B.V.APARNA LAKSHMI Counsel for the Respondents : Gp FOR AGRICULTURE The Court made the following ORDER THE HONOURABLE SMT WSTICE T.MADHAVI DEVI WRIT PETITION No. 15865 OF 2025 ORDER: This Writ Petition is Illed for the following relief:- "... to issue a Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in t1-e nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2"d Respondent in interfering with malufacturing, sale and distribution of bio- products/ bio-stimulants of petitioner Firm viz., Bhadra(G), Wih(L), Root Booster (P), Hit+(P), VR-Cot (L), Panga (L) Official (L), Avenger (L), Chotu Motu (L), Transform (L)' Security (L), Avatar-2G, Sikandar (L), 4DX (P), Despatch (L), Reporter (L), Solo (P), Locked (P), Gorge (P), Blast Otr(P), Punch-888(L), Rolex(G), IPS(L), Marvel(L), Boom Star(P), Supreme Gold(G), Rambo(L), Nutri Mix(P), Scaner(L), Surya-S8S(L), Thimeet(G), Magic Pro(P), Gunshot(L), Boo Sanjivani(P), Princess(L), Bairava(L), Supreme Brand(L), 3 Star(L), Super Killer(L), Jeevan(L), I Pad(P), Indigo(G), Kingfrsher(G), Chill King(P), Army(L), Logo(L), Pabg(P), Kusht(L), Paddy Booster(L), and Paddy Booster(P), which contains Anti Transpirants, Pressmud, Chitine and Egg Shell and are also not covered under the Insecticides Act, 1968 ald not included in Schedule-Vl of the Fertilizers (Order) Act, 1985 bY Conrol issuing Memo. No. PP. II ( ll2o85 / 2OO 5, dated 2 l.O l.2006 and l,etter No. PP.II(1)2085/2005, dated 27.O1.2006 and in the absence of notification prescribing the standards in Schedule-Vl as being illegai, arbitrary, unconstitutional and direct the 2"d respondent not to interfere wit}rin any manner in selting and distribution of bio-products/ bio 2 slimulants including from the licensed premises of the dealers/ stockists under the Insecticides Act, l96g and the Fertilizers Control (Order) Act, 1995."

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner ald learned Government Pleader for Agriculture appearing on behalf of the responcients. perused the material ava able on record.

3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the subject matter of this writ petition is squarely covered by the common order of this Court dated IO.O7.2O|5 in W.p.No.25293 of 2074 and batch, as modffied by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.Nos. 1122 and 1136 of 20t6, dated O3.1 t.2Ot6. Further, this Court, while disposing of W.p.No.4g of 2O2l and batch vide common order dated O7.Og.2O2l, held as under: 9? ,o?, "11. .In view tJrereot the Writ petitions are disposed of, g.""9g liberty to the petitioners to make appticitons in compliance with the requirement of Clause 5 of tJle order of the (iovernment of India, bearing No.S.O.882 tel, A"t"a : *tr: tu_9 (o2) weeks lrom the dare ,-? receipr ol copy of this order. If such applications are made within the time stipulated above, the autfrori$ sfral process the sarne and if satisfied, to issue provisional Certilicate of Registration in Form C-3, with;ii four (+) weeks therea-fter. 12. It is made clear that tl1e competent authority is entitled to collect samples in compliance of part-C ;f the> -competent '# I 3 order dated 23.02.2021 and test the compatibility of the products meeting the parameters to be marketed 2 as bio- nutrients, before granting the provisional Certillcate of Registration. It is in the public interest to ensure that a product to be produced and marketed as a bio-nutrient with the object of helping the farmer to develop high cellulose and resistalce power in the plalts meets the pararneters to qualify as a bio-nutrient. The petitioners shall co-operate in drawing the samples. Until the exercise as directed above, is completed, subject of course to petitioners submitting applications within the tirne stipulated above and in complialce of requirements of Clause 5 of the order dated 23.O2.2O21 of the Government of India, petitioners are entitled to marufacture and distribute as contemplated by Clause 4 of the order dated 23.02.2021. However, it is always open to ttle competent authority to verify whether the products malufactured arrd distributed by the petitioners are in compliance with the statutory requirements and take aclion as warranted by law".

4. In terms of the aforestated orders and for the reasons mentioned therein, this Writ Petition is also disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed ,TRUE COPY// SD/. T. TIRUMALA DEVI E Ury REGISTRAR CTION OFFICER To

1. The Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Co-operation Dept., Secretariat, State of Telangana at Hyderabad.

2. The Commissibner and Director of Agriculture, State of Telangana, Opp. L.B.Stadium, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana State.

3. Two CCs to GP FOR AGRICULTURE, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad. [OUT]

4. One CC to [r.4/s. B.V.APARNA LAKSHIVI, Advocate [oPUC] 5. Two CD Copies SA GJP g l i l rrE S /i. i. r--! 2 3 ,tuu y6 ) (1\ }. PAicHEt) { HIGH COURT DATED:1210612025 ORDER WP.No.15865 of 2025 DISPOSING OF THE W.P WITHOUT COSTS. Gl-q'""W