Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi

Order Date: 07.09.2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard three connected competition appeals:

  • Competition App. (AT) No. 35 of 2022 filed by Rati Engineering through its partner Mr. Gautam K. Bhesania
  • Competition App. (AT) No. 28 of 2022 filed by Mukeshkumar Ishvarlal Patel, Director of PMP Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Competition App. (AT) No. 19 of 2021 filed by PMP Infratech Private Ltd.

All appeals were filed against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and other respondents. During the hearing, counsel for Respondent No. 2 - GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) raised an issue that their reply filed on 02.03.2022 (vide Diary No. 9910110058372021) was not reflected on the record.

Final Outcome

The tribunal adjourned all three appeals to 14.10.2026 at 2:00 P.M. based on a request from the Learned Senior Counsel for the appellants. Additionally, the tribunal directed its office to search for GAIL's reply allegedly filed on 02.03.2022 and place it on record if found. GAIL was permitted to file a hard copy of the same reply within one week from the order date (by September 14, 2026).

Topics: Competition Law, NCLAT Proceedings