This judgment pertains to the legal dispute between Creative Consumers Cooperative Society and the State of Maharashtra regarding the cancellation of a tender process for transporting ration food grains under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Nashik District. The petitioners sought judicial intervention to reinstate an agreement that had been unilaterally canceled by the authorities following an interim liquidation order against the society.

1. Background

• Parties Involved: Creative Consumers Cooperative Society, the State of Maharashtra, and various district-level officials.
• Issue: The petitioner challenged the cancellation of a tender and subsequent work order issued for transporting ration food grains.

2. Facts of the Case

• Tender Process: The society participated in and won a tender for PDS transport in Nashik.
• Agreement Execution: An agreement was executed between the society and the district authorities on July 28, 2023.
• Liquidation Proceedings: During the pendency of this process, an interim liquidation order was passed against the society on June 9, 2023, which the petitioner claimed was not properly communicated.

3. Legal Arguments

• Petitioner’s Stand: The petitioner argued that the liquidation order was not effective as it wasn't served in compliance with the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules.
• Respondent’s Defense: The State argued that the society was aware of the liquidation order, rendering the agreement void.

4. Court's Analysis

• Validity of Liquidation: The court examined whether the liquidation order was legally effective and whether it was communicated as per the required legal procedures.
• Cancellation of Tender: The court also reviewed the legality of the cancellation of the tender process in light of the ongoing liquidation.

5. Judgment

• The High Court reviewed the case and issued its ruling on the legitimacy of the cancellation of the tender and the liquidation proceedings. The court's final decision focused on the procedural lapses in the communication of the liquidation order and the subsequent cancellation of the tender.

6. Conclusion

• The case underscores the importance of proper legal procedures in the execution and cancellation of public contracts, especially in the context of cooperative societies.