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Insights The Gujarat High Court has stayed the rescission of QCOs for polyester mother yarn and mono yarn, granting interim relief in a case filed by Orilon Tectex Pvt Ltd. While broader QCO rollbacks aimed to ease compliance, the court's order reinstates quality norms for select yarns, reflecting ongoing concerns over standards, imports, and market balance in the polyester value chain. |
The Gujarat High Court has stayed rescission of quality control order (QCO) on polyester mother yarn and mono yarn until the final disposal of the case filed by a textile company named Orilon Tectex Pvt Ltd. The Indian government had rolled back BIS Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on various products of polyester textile value chain in November 2025.
In its order dated April 6, 2026, the court stayed the operation of the November 12, 2025, rescission notification to a limited extent, directing that the QCO 2023 will continue to apply for polyester mother yarn and mono yarn until final disposal of the case. The court observed that the matter requires detailed consideration and issued notice while granting interim protection.
This comes months after the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers withdrew multiple BIS QCOs covering PTA, EG, PSF, FDY, POY, and other key materials, citing public interest and industry concerns over compliance burdens, supply disruptions, and certification delays.
The move had been widely welcomed by textile manufacturers and exporters seeking greater raw material flexibility and improved global competitiveness.
However, the present legal challenge signals emerging concerns within segments of the domestic industry over quality control, import standards, and potential market distortions following deregulation. By reinstating the QCO provisions for select yarn categories, the court’s interim order introduces a nuanced regulatory scenario for polyester stakeholders.
Industry participants are expected to closely monitor the final outcome, as it could influence the balance between ease of doing business and quality assurance across India’s synthetic fibre ecosystem.