K. Moher and Sons, prominent figures in the lottery industry in Mauritius, are demanding Rs 85 million in damages from the state.
They claim that the abrupt termination of their contract for the sale and distribution of the green lottery has severely impacted their business and constitutes a breach of their agreement.
The Moher family has filed a lawsuit, seeking Rs 10 million from the state and Rs 75 million from Corolottery.
The case was recently heard by Judge Patrick Kam Sing, who has yet to deliver a judgment.
The Moher family’s main activities involve selling tickets for the Mauritius Lotteries, which falls under the responsibility of the Office of the Prime Minister.
They argue that a 1998 agreement with the Lotteries Committee authorized them to exclusively handle the lottery’s distribution and sales in Mauritius, receiving a percentage of the ticket sales.
The Moher family, represented by lawyers Ghanshyamdas Bhanji-Soni and Narendra Appa Jala, claim to have suffered significant losses due to the state’s decision to assign the green lottery’s organization and distribution to another company.
They argue that they were not notified of this decision and believe they were unfairly treated.
With a long history in the lottery industry, the Moher family had been operating under the name Coronation before securing their contract.
The termination of their agreement has led them to seek justice through legal means, seeking substantial compensation for the damages incurred.
The court’s judgment will determine the outcome of this high-stakes dispute between the Moher family and the state.
Source: l’Express
