Authority: Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 27 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd, asserting that it has established a new industrial unit in Haridwar district and is entitled to incentives under the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017.
  • Respondent: Union of India.
  • Counsel: Mr. Jitendra Chaudhary (learned counsel for the petitioner); Central Government Standing Counsel for the Union of India; Mr. Tarun Lakhera (Brief Holder for the State of Uttarakhand).
  • Allegation: The petitioner claims that the incentives permissible under IDS 2017 have not been provided.
  • Relief Sought:

(i) A writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari quashing two communications/letters:

  • Letter dated 30‑July‑2024 (Annexure No. 1, pages 49‑50).
  • Letter dated 9‑Nov‑2023 (Annexure No. 3, page 51).

The petitioner contends these communications rejected its resignation under IDS 2017.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed.
  • The petitioner is granted liberty to make a representation to the Competent Authority within ten (10) days from the date of this order.
  • The Competent Authority is directed to decide on the representation within ten (10) weeks thereafter, as per applicable law.

Topics: Legal Remedy, Industrial Incentives