Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur
Order Date: 17 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Multiple Adim Jati Sewa Sahkari Samiti Maryadit societies (Katagaon, Todhasi, Farasgaon, Bamhani, Lubha, Girola, Makdi, Chipavand, Randhna, Adhenga, Mardapal, Amrawati, Arandhi, Mungapadar, Bahigaon) represented by their Samiti Managers.
- Respondents: State of Chhattisgarh and various officials of the Co‑operative Department, Registrar, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh State Co‑operative Marketing Federation Ltd, District Marketing Officer, Assistant Commissioner/Registrar, Nodal Officer of District Co‑operative Bank Ltd, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh State Co‑operative Bank Ltd, and in some cases the Collector (Food Branch).
- Dispute: Notice dated 14‑15 May 2026 directed societies to deliver the shortage of paddy quantity shown on the paddy procurement portal under the 2025‑26 procurement policy, which prohibited any dry‑quantity/dryage at the centre.
- Quantities: The portal displayed undisclosed paddy amounts amounting to approximately 28,144.57 quintals across the listed WPC numbers (e.g., 1,443.59 q for WPC 2860, 1,397.35 q for WPC 2865, 1,054.32 q & 850.74 q for WPC 2866, 1,152.69 q & 8,134.79 q for WPC 2868, etc.).
- Petitioners' Position: They have already replied to the notice, asserting that the authorities have not yet decided the matter.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered the respondent authorities to refrain from any coercive steps against the societies pending a merits‑based decision.
- Authorities must consider the societies’ replies, afford them a hearing, and pass an appropriate order on the merits.
- A final decision must be issued within 45 days of receipt of a copy of this order.
- The Court made no observation on the merits of the case and disposed of the petitions pending further orders.
Topics: Paddy Procurement, Cooperative Societies, Judicial Direction