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C. M. POONACHA
Ramsons Garment Finishing Equipments Pvt. Ltd. , Represented By Its Country Manager (Laundry Division) And Authorised Signatory Mr. Mukesh Kantilal – Appellant
Versus
Government Of India, Ministry Of Railways (Railway Board), Represented By Its Director Railway Stores (M) – Respondent
ORDER :
The present Writ Petition is filed challenging the Communication bearing No.2012/LS/54/3, dated 03.07.2013, issued by the Respondent No.1.
2. Brief facts of the case are as follows: The Petitioner is engaged in the manufacturing of modern laundry and dry cleaning equipment, having clients across India and overseas, both in the private and public sector. The Petitioner was the successful tenderer/bidder pursuant to the Tender Notification dated 15.3.2010 issued by the Respondent No.2 and accordingly was issued the purchase order dated 10.05.2010. It is the contention of the Petitioner that the said order was implemented to the satisfaction of the Respondent No.2.
3. The Respondent No.1 had issued a Memorandum dated 30.10.2012 notifying various malpractices/irregularities which the Petitioner was charged with and a detailed Statement of Charge/misconduct was enclosed along with the said Memorandum. It was also notified about the proposal to ban the business dealing of the Petitioner with the Indian Railways for a period of 5 years. Vide the said Memorandum, an opportunity of showing cause against the proposed action taken was also notified to the petitioner.
4. In reply to the sa
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