(1.) Heard Mr. Tongpok Pongener, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner in both the writ petitions. Also heard Mr. K. Wotsa, learned Sr. Government Advocate appearing for respondent Nos. 1 to 3 and Mr. N. Mozhui, learned Standing counsel, National Health Mission, Nagaland appearing for respondent No.4.
(2.) Since the issue involved in the 2 writ petitions are similar, they are being disposed of by this common judgment and order. For the sake of brevity the facts involved in respect of W.P.(C) 28/2019 is being narrated.
(3.) The petitioner who claims to be a registered Pharmacy was given supply order for procurement of Drugs and Consumables under the JSSK (MH) by the Mission Director, NHM Nagaland (respondent No.4) vide supply order dated 19/12/2017. Items to be supplied was listed in the enclosed Annexures 1 and 2 amounting to Rs.75,82,300/- (Rupees Seventy five thousand eighty two thousand three hundred). The Drugs and Consumables were to be supplied within a period of 60 days from the date of issue of the supply order.