MC(WPC)/278/2018 of M/S ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS Vs THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA on 21 December 2018

HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYAAT SHILLONG

MC [WP(C)] No. 278 of 2018WP(C) No. 528 of 2018

Date of order: 21.12.2018

M/S Association of Pharmaceutical Vs. Manufacturers State of Meghalaya & Ors.

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, Chief Justice Appearance:

For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S. Rajput, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. B. Bhattacharjee, Addl.AG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA

At this stage keeping in view the submission of learned Addl.AG i.e., today is the last date for receipt of tenders till now, 150 persons have submitted their bids. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that time may be extended, in addition thereto, annual turnover of Rs. 50 crores may be reduced to Rs. 10 crores, prima facie is not acceptable, question of favouritism as projected is not discernable. At this stage when learned counsel for the petitioner was pointedly asked as to whether all 150 persons who have submitted their bids are the favourites, his answer is no, therefore, at this stage no interim relief can be granted.

Similar Misc. Case bearing No. 264 of 2018 titled M.P. Small Scale Drug Manufacturers Association & Anr. v. State of Meghalaya & Ors stands disposed of vide detailed order on 20.12.2018, same shall govern this application also.

Disposed of as above.

Meghalaya21.12.2018“Sylvana PS”

(Mohammad Yaqoob Mir) Chief Justice