Supreme Court quashes re-tendering of road work, extends three months for completion
The case involves a challenge to the High Court's decision quashing a tender award and directing re-tendering, raised through a PIL by an unsuccessful bidder questioning the comparative assessment of bids.
Petitioner: O.P. Mehta; Respondents: Mohinder Kalta & Ors.; Bench: Justice Sheel Nagu
- Quashed the High Court's order directing re-tendering of road work
- Extended three months for appellant to complete work at 15.03.2024 rates
- If work not completed within three months, re-tender at prevailing market rate
- Directing official respondents to verify quality of work
- Deferred to first week of December 2026 for compliance report
- Interim order dated 07.03.2025 modified to continue subsisting
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| Official title | Supreme Court Frowns Upon PIL Challenging Inter-Se Assessment Of Tender Bids |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |