Authority: High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 03/09/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/S. Kisan Ki Dukan; Respondents: State of Gujarat and others, including Respondent No.3 – Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Ahmedabad.
- Petition filed under Special Civil Application No.12452 of 2026 seeking a writ of mandamus to compel respondents to decide arbitration initiated under Section 18(2) of the MSMED Act, 2006 (Reference DP No.4017) within 90 days and to upload complete proceedings on the designated web portal as per Rule 9(C) of Gujarat MSME Council Rules, 2017.
- Arbitration was originally filed on 19.10.2022 before the Council, later transferred to Respondent No.3 and remained pending.
- Respondent Nos.2 & 3, through Assistant Government Pleader, indicated willingness to decide the case within one year.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed Respondent No.3 (Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Ahmedabad) to decide the arbitration expeditiously within one year, without expressing any view on the merits.
- The Special Civil Application was disposed of, and direct service was permitted.
Topics: Arbitration, MSME Regulation