Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Port Blair
Order Date: 27 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Dweep Pharmacy, supplier of surgical disposal items.
- Respondents: The Andaman and Nicobar Administration and others, represented by Mr. Rakesh Kumar.
- The petition seeks release of payment for goods supplied approximately ten years ago, which remains pending with the Director, Directorate of Health Services.
- The petitioner also requests interest on delayed payment, citing a similar relief granted in WPA/161/2021 (M/s Thangavelu Traders case).
Final Outcome
- The Court directs Respondent No.2 (Director, Directorate of Health Services) to consider and dispose of the payment request in accordance with law and the precedent of WPA/161/2021, within six weeks from the communication of this order.
- If any amount is found due, it must be released without further delay.
- If the petition is disallowed, a reasoned order must be communicated immediately to the petitioner.
- No order as to costs.
- All parties must act on a server copy of the order downloaded from the Court’s official website.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Government Payments