IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH

Decided on : 19.12.2025

THE STATE OF PUNJAB ...Appellant

Versus

M/S MADHYA BHARAT AGRO PRODUCTS LTD.

. . . Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS SURI

PRESENT: Mr. TPS Chawla, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

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HARSIMRAN SINGH SETHI , J. (Oral)

CM-9088-LPA-2025

The prayer in the present application is for condonation of delay

of 240 days in filing the present appeal (LPA-3686-2025 ).

Keeping in view the averments enumerated in the application,

which are duly supported by an affidavit, the same is allowed. Consequently, the delay of 240 days in filing the present appeal (LPA-3686-2025S) is

condoned.

LPA-3686-2025

1. In the present appeal, the challenge is to the order dated 21.03.2025 passed by learned Single Judge in Civil Writ Petition No. 3863 of 2025, by which, the respondent-company which had manufactured the DAP

Fertilizer, sample of which was taken by the State for testing, has been given an opportunity to get the third part of sample tested from Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institute, Faridabad before any action is taken under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control)Order,