Discretion of Tendering Authority Reaffirmed, Judicial Interference in Tender Qualifications Restricted: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling, a Single Bench led by Justice Shampa Sarkar has dismissed a writ petition from a bidder whose technical evaluation was rejected by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). The case centers around a tender issued on 6 March 2024 for the empanelment of transportation agencies tasked with evacuating 40 LMT ash from the ash ponds at DVC's Mejia Thermal Power Station. Background of the Case The petitioner…