Authority: High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 09/10/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/S. Ducon Consulting Engineers filed Special Civil Application No. 14619 of 2026 against the State of Gujarat & others, seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the respondents to conclude conciliation proceedings in Online Application No. UDYAM‑GJ‑01‑0071327/M/00003 and Delayed Payment No. AHD‑983 within 30 days, and to ensure compliance with the MSMED Act, 2006.
- The petitioner alleged that the conciliation application filed in 2024 remained pending; a notice was issued on 05‑06‑2026 but no hearing was conducted.
- Respondents included the State of Gujarat and two unnamed officials (Respondent Nos. 2 & 3) responsible for the conciliation process.
Final Outcome
- The Court, without addressing the merits, directed Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's application and pass an appropriate order within four months from the date of this order.
- Parties were instructed to cooperate in the proceedings.
- The petition was disposed of following these directions.
Topics: Legal Order, MSME Conciliation, Court Direction