Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 13.10.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kanhaiyalal Agrawal, Director of M/s Natural Fuels and Mineral Industry, filed WPC No. 5237 of 2026 seeking court directions to NTPC Limited and several Union ministries to (i) disclose the total quantity of biomass pellets required under Tender/Bid Document No. CPG-1/LOT-1/2026, (ii) prescribe a minimum benchmark/reference price for non‑torrefied biomass pellets, and (iii) incorporate an objective credential/work‑experience criterion for bidders.
- Respondents: Union of India (Ministries of Power, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Commerce & Industry, Environment, Forest & Climate Change), SMART Mission, NTPC Limited (Chairman & MD, Regional Executive Director, Central Purchase Group), and the State.
- The petition also requested a stay on finalisation of the tender until the alleged deficiencies were rectified.
- During hearing, counsel for the petitioner referred to an earlier order dated 27.07.2026 (WPC No. 3853 of 2026) and expressed intention to withdraw the writ as the tender process had not yet been finalised.
- Counsel for NTPC argued that the court may consider his prayer, but no further arguments were pursued.
Final Outcome
- The Court accepted the petitioner's request to withdraw the writ and dismissed the petition as withdrawn, directing that no further reliefs be granted and the tender not be finalised on the basis of the withdrawn petition.
Topics: Biomass Procurement; Judicial Review