JUDGMENT :

R. Subhash Reddy, J

1. In this civil appeal, challenge is to the order dismissing the intra-court appeal preferred by the appellant in D.B. Special Appeal Writ No.1854 of 2017 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Rajasthan, Jaipur Bench, vide judgment and order dated 11.12.2017, confirming the order of the learned Single Judge in W.P. No.11657 of 2017. In the writ petition, the order dated 06.08.2012 passed by the 2nd respondent, i.e., Rajasthan Micro & Small Industries Facilitation Council, Jaipur (in short, ‘Council’) was questioned.

2. The appellant herein, which is the successor company of erstwhile Jharkhand State Electricity Board, entered into a contract with the 3rd respondent - M/s. Anamika Conductors Ltd., Jaipur, for supply of ACSR Zebra Conductors. Respondent No.3 claiming to be a small scale industry, has approached the Rajasthan Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, claiming an amount of Rs.74,74,041/- towards the principal amount of bills and an amount of Rs.91,59,705.02 paise towards interest. On the ground that the appellant has not responded to earlier notices, the Council issued summons dated 18.07.2012 for appearance of the appellant bef