SUMIT BAGARIA

Response after 2 weeks that it was forwarded to Legal Cell of CBIC on 24.1.26. Doesn’t the Customs Department have to follow the law and respect an order of CESTAT. Can they hide behind the claim that our issue has been reviewed by competent authority and it has not attained finality. Order of 6th August. 90 days to file SLP but 224 days have passed. No reply to multiple applications. #Greviance Case closed. What is the point of #CPGram? Why have #CESTAT or any #Tribunal. Ease of doing business is a fallacy. I will have to close business… cannot afford expensive lawyers when my money is blocked with Bank Guarantees given to Customs. Does @cbic_india monitor days of CESTAT or High Court order. Is there an SOP. Is the Customs Department higher than our courts. @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @narendramodi @PMOIndia @pmo

@cbic_india #CPGRAM Grievance filed. CBOEC/E/2026/0001631

My #Greviance - Ease of doing business? Respect for the Judicial process? Customs department does not follow orders of the CESTAT even after 168 days. SUMIT BAGARIA sumit_bagaria@hemogenomics.com #PublicHealth, #BloodSafety, #HIV prevention. @FinMinIndia @Delhicustoms @cbic_india @nsitharamanoffc

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#greviance Customs Department not affecting CESTAT order. Ease of doing business? @FinMinIndia

@atulgera007 @BhagwantMann @ThalassemiaPune @nationalthalas1 @teamukts @GIFTc2c @Thal_Canada @ascatconference @ngoindian @thePHFI @WHO @OfficialTASCA @MoHFW_INDIA @PMOIndia

Dear @BhagwantMann ji The dispute between the companies would be for their commercial interest But the interest and priority of the Government should be the safety of the patients FIRST The government should take a call and start the NAT facility Further any commercial interest or compensation to the company may be taken care once the dispute resolves Hon’ble Jharkhand High Court has delivered a very remarkable decision on keeping the patient Safety on the priority Also Jharkhand government has initiated NAT tested facility in all 24 districts in Govt Centres PFA a copy of the orders Blood supplied to patients from 100% collection of blood through Blood Donation Drives with NAT test is the best situation @GovtofPunjabPK @ArvindKejriwal @AamAadmiParty @AAPPunjab @pagthals @thalassaemiaTIF @IndianRedCross @thalindia

@vikramchandra Are we ready to not buy Russian oil. What happens to dependence on Russia for defence- new purchase, maintenance/spares, upgrades, JVs, etc. Unless Russia Ukraine deal is also happening

I assume the 18% tariff figure that Trump refers to is a total amount. And that the 25% punitive tariff for buying Russian oil will also be removed. Also waiting for an official word from the Indian government!

It’s not a Pharma Dispute- it stems from frivolous legal proceedings initiated by a multinational diagnostics company whose commercial interests are threatened by transparent, per-donation NAT testing. For years, such companies have profited by conducting a single test while charging for multiple tests, disproportionately exploiting thalassemia and other multi-transfused patients. Commercial profiteering cannot be allowed to override public health Deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore and documented cases of HIV transmission through blood in Jharkhand are stark reminders that delays in public health decision-making or execution are not procedural lapses—they are fatal failures. Punjab must not become the next cautionary tale. Despite a government decision to introduce NAT testing for blood, implementation remains stalled—placing thousands of patients at preventable risk of HIV infections. The right to safe blood, clean drinking water and many other basic necessities are intrinsic to public health and constitute a core component of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judiciary must urgently intervene in the larger public interest. At the very least, any status quo or stay orders must be vacated to allow NAT testing to commence immediately while legal proceedings continue on their merits. Courts have consistently held that commercial disputes cannot obstruct life-saving public health interventions. There is no legal, ethical, or scientific justification for denying Punjab’s blood recipients the protection of NAT testing for even a single additional day. Recent tragedies expose the deadly cost of regulatory delay. The State Government must act decisively, and the judiciary must ensure that public health prevails over private profit. Delay today risks infections tomorrow—and lives lost can never be restored.

🚨 A BLOOD SAFETY SCANDAL IN PUNJAB! AAP Govt keeps boasting about “world-class healthcare”… but the truth is brutal. A ₹1.5 CRORE advanced NAT blood-screening machine at Faridkot Medical College — meant to protect thalassaemia & high-risk patients from HIV & Hepatitis — has been lying NON-FUNCTIONAL FOR 6 MONTHS! Why? Because the Govt allowed a pharma dispute to stall it — while patients dependent on regular transfusions are being exposed to unsafe blood. NAT detects deadly viruses within DAYS… yet Punjab’s AAP Govt has left this critical machine to rot, risking countless lives. Who will answer if a child in punjab contracts HIV due to this delay? Who takes responsibility for this CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE? Governance isn’t about ads & speeches — it’s about saving lives. And here, AAP has FAILED Punjab brutally. #Punjab #AAPFail #HealthCrisis #AccountabilityNOW @AAPPunjab @AamAadmiParty @BhagwantMann @ArvindKejriwal

Deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore and documented cases of HIV transmission through blood in Jharkhand are stark reminders that delays in public health decision-making or execution are not procedural lapses—they are fatal failures. Punjab must not become the next cautionary tale. Despite a government decision to introduce NAT testing for blood, implementation remains stalled—placing thousands of patients at preventable risk of HIV infections. The right to safe blood, clean drinking water and many other basic necessities are intrinsic to public health and constitute a core component of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judiciary must urgently intervene in the larger public interest. At the very least, any status quo or stay orders must be vacated to allow NAT testing to commence immediately while legal proceedings continue on their merits. Courts have consistently held that commercial disputes cannot obstruct life-saving public health interventions. This delay has nothing to do with lack of medical evidence or administrative preparedness. It stems from frivolous legal proceedings initiated by a multinational diagnostics company whose commercial interests are threatened by transparent, per-donation NAT testing. For years, such companies have profited by conducting a single test while charging for multiple tests, disproportionately exploiting thalassemia and other multi-transfused patients. Commercial profiteering cannot be allowed to override public health. There is no legal, ethical, or scientific justification for denying Punjab’s blood recipients the protection of NAT testing for even a single additional day. Recent tragedies expose the deadly cost of regulatory delay. The State Government must act decisively, and the judiciary must ensure that public health prevails over private profit. Delay today risks infections tomorrow—and lives lost can never be restored.

As #Jharkhand HC delivers a ground breaking judgment on #safeblood NAT machines for safe blood screening rot in Punjab’s Faridkot. TPAG and other patient bodies raise questions as to who will take the responsibility for #thalassemia patients contracting HIV, HCV or any other TTI while P&H HC considers a dispute related to the machines! @BhagwantMann @thetribunechd @tuhins @OfficeofJPNadda @thalindia @thalassaemiaTIF @atulgera007

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

MP : सतना जिला अस्पताल में थैलेसीमिया से पीड़ित 4-6 बच्चों को चढ़ाया गया HIV पॉजिटिव ब्लड ◆ सभी बच्चों की उम्र 8-11 वर्ष के बीच है ◆ ममला 4 महीने पुराना है, सभी बच्चे HIV पॉजिटिव पाए गए ◆ डिप्टी CM और स्वास्थ्य मंत्री ने दिए जांच के निर्देश #MadhyaPradesh | Madhya Pradesh | #Satna

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

VIDEO | As six children test HIV positive at Satna district hospital, Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla says, "A committee has been formed to identify who the blood donors are. Another committee has also been set up at the state government level, which will visit the site and conduct an investigation." #MadhyaPradesh (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

सतना में मासूमों को HIV का जहर देने वाला कौन ? 200 डोनरों के रिकॉर्ड में छिपे हैं गुनहगार, जांच तेज ndtv.in/madhya-pradesh… via @ndtvindia

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

Could Lapses in Blood Testing Have Led to HIV Cases in Satna? On December 17, Congress MLA Vikrant Bhuria raised alarm over contaminated blood transfusions at a government hospital in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He called it a 'systemic failure' that... nationpress.com/national/hiv-c…

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT 🚨 🩸 6 THALASSEMIA CHILDREN TEST HIV-POSITIVE AFTER BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS IN SATNA (MP) 🔴 WHAT HAPPENED Six children suffering from thalassemia in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, have tested HIV-positive, allegedly after receiving contaminated blood transfusions months ago. The infections were detected during routine medical screenings between January and May. 🧬 WHY THESE CHILDREN WERE AT RISK •Thalassemia patients require regular blood transfusions every few weeks to survive. •Even though blood banks screen for HIV, there exists a “window period” where early infections may not be detected. •Authorities suspect this gap may have led to the tragedy. 🏛️ GOVERNMENT RESPONSE •A state-level probe committee was formed on December 16. •The panel has been asked to submit findings within 7 days. •Donor tracing is underway, though officials admit records are incomplete. 🏥 CURRENT STATUS OF CHILDREN •All six children are clinically stable. •They have been placed on appropriate HIV treatment protocols. •Families are receiving counselling and medical support. ⚠️ SERIOUS QUESTIONS RAISED •Were blood bank protocols violated? •Why were donor records incomplete? •Are thalassemia patients across the state safe? 📌 WHY THIS MATTERS This is not just a medical lapse — it is a systemic failure that has altered the lives of vulnerable children forever. 🩸 Blood transfusion should save lives — not change them irreversibly. 🔎 All eyes now on the probe report. Accountability is non-negotiable. #PublicHealthCrisis #BloodSafety #Satna

I believe Madhya Pradesh was testing blood with Minipool NAT, which should have detected many infections, though missing some, and surprisingly where 1 test is used to test 6 samples (imagine cutting chai or soup by 2 - divided into 6 instead of 2,) it is charged for 6 and not 1. Are we waiting for more reported cases after Jharkhand and Satna! God knows how many cases are not reported, including many Hepatitis B and C cases. I think the Government must make #NAT mandatory in India and ensure blood is safe for all its citizens, including thalassemia patients who get multiple transfusions

Children test HIV positive in Satna: M.P. govt suspends 3, including blood bank in-charge thehindu.com/news/national/…