Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 23/07/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Nilpar Dudh Utpadak Sahakari Mandali Ltd (represented by Mr. Amit P. Soliya).
- Respondents: State of Gujarat & others, including Respondent No.4 (Union) and Respondent No.5 (proposed Shiv Dudh Utpadak Sahakari Mandali, unregistered).
- Nature of Petition: Special Civil Application No. 10004 of 2026 seeking a writ of mandamus or any appropriate order.
- Reliefs Sought:
- A. Admission and allowance of the petition.
- B. Issuance of a writ directing Respondents No.2, No.3, and No.4 to implement directions dated 16‑03‑2026 and 20‑04‑2026 and permanently shut down the unauthorized Shiv Dudh Utpadak Sahakari Mandali in Nilpst Village, Taluka Rapar.
- C. Declaration that Respondent No.4’s acceptance of milk from the unregistered Respondent No.5 is illegal and violates the policy mandate dated 04‑06‑2025 issued by the Co‑operative Department.
- D. Interim restraining order preventing Respondent No.4 Union from accepting any milk from the proposed Shiv Dudh Utpadak Sahakari Mandali until final disposal.
- E. Any other relief deemed fit in the interest of justice.
- The petitioner had previously made a representation to the Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, Gujarat State, which remained unconsidered.
Court Directions
1. The petitioner may make a fresh representation to the District Registrar, Kutch, within two weeks from the date of this order.
2. The District Registrar, Kutch, shall consider and decide the representation within three months of receipt, in accordance with law.
3. The petition is disposed of without entering into the merits of the matter.
Final Outcome
- The High Court did not grant the substantive reliefs sought; instead, it directed a procedural step—allowing the petitioner to approach the District Registrar, Kutch, for redressal. The petition stands disposed without merits.
Topics: Co‑operative Regulation, Dairy Industry