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Food Corporation of India

2 articlesLatest June 2026
Standard Operating Procedures Under Food Safety Laws | FCI Directions Binding on Millers for Fortified Rice Compliance: Andhra Pradesh HC
Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Standard Operating Procedures Under Food Safety Laws | FCI Directions Binding on Millers for Fortified Rice Compliance: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the binding nature of FCI's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fortified rice quality control, rejecting millers' challenges. The court ruled that test results are final under appeal procedures, and millers' liability extends beyond mechanical blending, validating surprise inspections without prior notice.

Detention Charges Mandatory for Government Contract Delays Beyond Tender Terms | Tripura HC Affirms Contractor's Right Under FCI Tender Agreement
Case Law Analysis
|Tripura High Court

Detention Charges Mandatory for Government Contract Delays Beyond Tender Terms | Tripura HC Affirms Contractor's Right Under FCI Tender Agreement

Tripura High Court holds that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) must compensate contractors for detention charges when delays exceed the 3-day limit stipulated in tender agreements, even if caused by FCI's storage shortages. The ruling dismisses demurrage claims but reinforces that contractual obligations prevail over operational lapses in public procurement, setting a precedent for contractor protections in government contracts.

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