PIL Not Meant for Firms or Contractors; Plea Challenging AP TRANSCO Tender Conditions Dismissed: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Kanithi Deepak, challenging tender conditions issued by the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (AP TRANSCO). The Court held that the petitioner was not genuinely representing economically disadvantaged citizens but instead appeared to espouse the interests of firms, contractors, and private companies. The petition challenged tenders and purchase orders related to the supply, laying, and commissioning…