Rule. By consent heard forthwith.

2. The petitioner is the promoter and Director of M/s. Utsav Safety Systems Private Limited and is a manufacturer of registration number plates for motor vehicles.

3. In this petition, the petitioner seeks the quashing of F.I.R. No.319/2009 registered against the petitioner under Sections 418, 420, 471 r/w 34 I.P.C. Some facts need to be stated to understand the controversy and to dispose off this petition.

4. The Respondent No.3 is also a manufacturer of number plates. Respondent No.3 has entered into a concession agreement dated 29-2-2008 with Respondent No.1 for implementation of Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 in the State of Goa. The complaint by letter dated 15-9-2009 came to be filed against the petitioner pursuant to Clause 9 of the said agreement which provides that:-

"In the event of any passing off or forgery being detected and brought to the notice of the Concessionaire, the Concessionaire or his agent shall immediately intimate the Registering Authority who shall on the basis of such intimation register a criminal complaint against such individuals, firms and companies who have indulged in the said acts. Th