Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Judge, Uttarakhand High Court
Order Date: 23.9.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shamim Ahmad filed writ petition WPMS/2777/2026 against the State of Uttarakhand and others.
- Respondents include the State of Uttarakhand and the Nagar Palika Parishad, Ramnagar.
- Allegation: Nagar Palika Parishad procured streetlights and other items at exorbitant prices; a comparative chart (Annexure‑1) shows the same item priced at ₹1,180 in the open market but procured by the Parishad for ₹3,144.
- The petitioner claims a price inflation of approximately 166 %.
- Respondent counsel states that all items were procured through the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) portal with complete transparency.
- The Court notes the large amount of public money involved in procurement by local bodies and the need for a thorough investigation.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- The petitioner is granted liberty to make a representation to the Secretary, Urban Development within ten days from the order date.
- The Secretary concerned shall decide on the representation within three months thereafter.
Topics: Public Procurement, Legal Proceedings