Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 21 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – M/s. The Flame Gas Service, Bhadrak; Opposite Party – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (WP(C) No.18806 of 2026) challenging a penalty imposed under Clause 2.2.3 and Clause 3.2 of the Marketing Discipline Guidelines, 2022, relating to LPG distributorship.
- Background: BPCL issued a speaking order dated 19 May 2025 levying a penalty on the petitioner for alleged misconduct in LPG distribution. The petitioner filed the writ seeking quash of the order under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, requesting the court to set aside the speaking order in the interest of justice, equity and fair play.
- Interlocutory Application: The petitioner later filed Interlocutory Application No.11890 of 2026 requesting permission to withdraw the writ petition.
- Court’s Observations: After perusing the application and considering the facts and circumstances, the Court allowed the withdrawal.
Final Outcome
- The Interlocutory Application was allowed, permitting the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition.
- Consequently, both the Interlocutory Application and the writ petition stand disposed of.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, LPG Distribution Penalty, Court Withdrawal