Patel Engineering Limited has provided an update on ongoing litigation involving the Lucknow Irrigation Department. The company’s representative appeared before the Special Judge AC/CBI-(West) Lucknow and filed a representation concerning a session case. This case, bearing numbers 1486 and 1489 of 2026, involves allegations against former irrigation department officials. Patel Engineering states that no adverse orders have been passed against the company or its officials, and operations continue normally with no material impact foreseen.
Litigation Update Filed with Exchanges
Patel Engineering Limited has disclosed details regarding an ongoing legal matter involving the erstwhile Executive Engineer of the LDSC, Irrigation Department, Lucknow. The company’s representative appeared before the Special Judge AC/CBI-(West) Lucknow on November 02, 2026, to file a representation as required by law. This action is in response to summons received in relation to session cases bearing numbers 1486 of 2026 and 1489 of 2026.
Case Details and Company Stance
The aforementioned session cases were initiated by Dr. Ambuj Dwivedi, an Executive Engineer, against Gulesh Chandra, the then Chief Engineer (since retired), and Sidh Narayan Sharma, then Chief Engineer, along with six other officials from the Irrigation Department, Lucknow. The charges involve alleged offenses under sections 120-B r/w 420, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Patel Engineering explicitly stated that no adverse orders have been passed against the company or its officials in this matter.
Operational and Financial Outlook
The company affirmed that it will continue to follow the due process of law. Patel Engineering also reassured stakeholders that it continues to operate in the normal course of business and does not foresee any material impact on its operations as a result of this litigation. The quantum of claims, if any, has been noted as not applicable at this stage.
Source: BSE
