Cancellation of Tender on Grounds Waived by Bidder Is Manifestly Arbitrary: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment emphasizing fairness in government contracts and tenders. The Court held that cancellation of a tender process on incorrect and non-existent grounds is violative of Article 14 Of Constitution Of India, which guarantees equality and non-arbitrariness in State action. Background of the Tender Dispute The case arose from a tender issued under the Rural Road Strengthening and Management Program. The petitioner, Kaushal Kishore,…
