Contractor Unable to Collect Market Fee Due to COVID-19; Municipality Directed to Refund Bid Amount: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed a dispute between the Nagar Parishad, Bamhani Banjar, District Mandla, and a contractor regarding the collection of weekly market recovery charges during the second wave of Covid-19. The case involved the Chief Municipal Officer of Nagar Parishad and the private contractor, Ashish Kachhwaha. The judgment clarified the application of force majeure and its impact on contractual obligations, particularly in light…
