‘State Cannot Exercise Unfettered Discretion in Tender Matters or Deviate from Notice Conditions Without Reasons’: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court delivered a crucial judgment holding that the State cannot exercise unlimited or arbitrary powers in tender matters. The Court emphasized that government authorities must act fairly and cannot deviate from tender conditions without proper reasons, reinforcing the principles of transparency and rule of law. Background of the Case The case was filed by M/s. G.S. Enterprises, which participated in a government tender for the supply of…