HINDUSTAN COPPER LIMITED Vs. UTKAL MOULDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED

JUDGEMENT

(1.) These two mandamus appeals were heard together as those are interlinked and are directed against the self-same order dated June 22, 2007 passed by a learned Single Judge by which His Lordship refused to extend the interim order earlier granted on April 18, 2007 on the writ application filed by the respondent No. 1 wherein the selection of National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) as a supplier of materials was challenged.

(2.) Being dissatisfied, Hindustan Copper Limited, the Government company, who floated the process of tender, has preferred MAT No. 2400 of 2007 whereas the other appeal being MAT No. 2422 of 2007 has been filed by the NSIC.

(3.) We propose to take up the appeal preferred by the Hindustan Copper Ltd. at the first instance. The following facts are not in dispute: