Authority: Uttarakhand High Court (Justice Pankaj Purohit)
Order Date: 31 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No.: WPMS/3369/2026; Court Order No.: 2026:UHC:9964.
- Petitioner: M/s Baba Ji Advertising Agency.
- Respondents: Nagar Palika Parishad Nainital & another.
- The petitioner was awarded a contract for advertising and publicity display rights at prime municipal sites of Nagar Palika Parishad, Nainital, for the period 01‑11‑2025 to 31‑10‑2026.
- Clause 17 of the contract provided that, upon completion of the contract period and provided no violation of any condition, the contract could be considered for extension.
- On 28‑09‑2026 the petitioner filed an application seeking such an extension; the municipality had not taken any decision.
- Counsel for the petitioner argued that the contract term was expiring on the day of the hearing and requested judicial direction for extension.
Final Outcome
- The Court examined Clause 17 and concluded that it does not confer an automatic right of extension in favour of the petitioner; the decision rests solely with the municipality upon satisfaction of the stipulated conditions.
- No interference by the Court is warranted at this stage; consequently, the writ petition is disposed.
- The competent authority of Nagar Palika Parishad Nainital is directed to decide the representation dated 28‑09‑2026 within one week of receipt of a certified copy of this order.
- Any pending applications, if any, are also disposed.
Topics: Contract Extension, Municipal Advertising Procurement, Judicial Review