Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi

Order Date: 29 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Kohinoor Steel Private Limited, unit at Bunlandih, Chandil, incorporated under Companies Act, 1956, represented by Manager Corporate Affairs Sri Prabir Ghosh.
  • Respondents: The State of Jharkhand and officials of the Water Resources Department (Secretary, Chief Engineer P & M, Chief Engineer Subarnarekha Multi Purpose Project, Superintending Engineer Subarnarekha Dam Division No. II, Executive Engineer Subarnarekha Dam Division No. II).
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking quash of an order dated 06‑07‑2010 passed by the Executive Engineer, which was issued in compliance with an earlier order dated 24‑05‑2010 (W.P.(C) No.1857 of 2010) directing the petitioner to file a representation before respondent No.5.
  • Background: The representation filed by the petitioner was disposed of on the ground of limitation. The petition was filed on 28/29 September 2026.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Nitin Kumar Pasari submitted that Kohinoor Steel has entered winding‑up before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata, and a Resolution Professional has been appointed. He sought an adjournment to obtain fresh instructions and file a new Vakalatnama, noting that the company's representatives have not come forward.
  • Counsel for Respondent (State): Ms. Varsha Ramsisaria, A.C. to G.P.-V, argued that since a Resolution Professional is already appointed, the dispute can be resolved through that professional, and once the winding‑up plan is approved, the matter can proceed accordingly.
  • Court’s Observations: The Court noted that despite the efforts of counsel Mr. Pasari, the petitioner has not provided further instructions, indicating a loss of interest in pursuing the writ.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is dismissed by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, with the order dated 29 September 2026, effectively leaving the 2010 Executive Engineer order undisturbed.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Insolvency