Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 29 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Shree Renuka Sugars Limited (public limited company) against Union of India (Director (Sugar), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution) and NABARD, seeking mandamus to consider five representations dated 22‑Nov‑2024, 04‑Feb‑2025, 10‑Oct‑2025, 04‑Nov‑2025 and 11‑Dec‑2025 and to release outstanding interest subvention of ₹13.03 crore under the applicable scheme, plus interest.
- The petitioner alleged that the representations had not been considered or responded to within a reasonable period, violating procedural requirements.
- Respondents were served notice; counsel for both respondents accepted notice.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the writ petition.
- Issued a mandamus directing Respondent No.1 (Union of India) to consider the five representations within eight weeks of receipt of the order.
- The Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on the petitioner’s entitlement to the subvention amount.
Topics: Legal Relief, Interest Subvention, Sugar Industry