Desaiganj Citizen Forum Bahuddeshiya Sanstha, Thr. President, Kishor Nanaji Karhade v. State of Maha.,Thr. Prin. Secretary, Dept. of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection and Ors.
Public Interest Litigation – Disposed of with direction
Case brief
What is this about?
PIL disposed of by Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (Anil S. Kilor and Raj D. Wakode, JJ.) on 30th March 2026. Challenge to non-compliance with Government Resolution dated 24.11.2023 on rice milling (processing), fortification and paddy purchase; blacklisting of defaulters under the Resolution pending in writ petition with interim order operating; petitioner's representation dated 08.10.2024 referred to Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur Division for action as required. Keywords: Desaiganj Citizen Forum Bahuddeshiya Sanstha; State of Maharashtra; Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection; rice fortification; paddy procurement; blacklisting; mandamus-type direction; PIL finally disposed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondent No.3, Divisional Commissioner, Nagpur Division, Nagpur, to look into the petitioner's representation dated 08.10.2024 and take necessary action in compliance of the same, if required.