Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J (Uttarakhand High Court)
Order Date: 11.09.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Girish Chandra Kholiya, represented by counsel Mr. Gopal K. Verma.
- Respondent: Director, Uttarakhand Dairy Development Department; also Respondent No.3, Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Ltd., represented by counsel Mr. Yogesh Pandey.
- The petition challenges a communication dated 12‑Aug‑2026 issued by the General Manager, Milk Producers Cooperative Federation Ltd., recommending dissolution of its Managing Committee.
- Petitioner alleges the recommendation violates Rule 475 of the Uttarakhand Cooperative Societies Rules, 2004.
- Respondent No.3 contends the writ is premature as no formal order has been passed and the inter‑departmental recommendation is not amenable to writ jurisdiction.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- The Court directs the Director/Registrar, Dairy Development Department, to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 31‑Aug‑2026, if served, within two weeks of receipt of the certified copy of this order.
- Until a decision is taken or for a period of two weeks, whichever is earlier, the status quo of the cooperative’s affairs shall be maintained.
Topics: Dairy Cooperative Governance, Judicial Order