The proceedings under challenge in this writ petition is the order of the 2nd respondent dated, 3.8.2013 rejecting the petitioner's bids for two works i.e., (1) construction of internal roads for 176 Units Type-III/B quarters in Donimalai Township, and (2) desilting of 2.00 lakh cum Iron Ore Slime from tailing Dam.

2. The facts, to the extent relevant, are that the 2nd respondent issued notifications dated 13.10.2012 and 21.11.2012 inviting tenders from competent, experienced and financially sound civil contractors for execution of the aforesaid works. The tender documents consisted of two parts, Part-I was the techno-commercial bid, and Part-II the price bid. The petitioner, a civil contractor who claims to have executed various civil works for the 1st respondent at various project sites from the year 2006 onwards, submitted its bid pursuant to the aforesaid tender notifications. The tenders, relating to Part-I techno-commercial bids, were opened on 29.11.2012 and 31.12.2012 and the petitioner's Part-I techno-commercial tender was found eligible for execution of the subject works. While matters stood thus the 2nd respondent, vide letter dated 17.4.2013, informed the petitioner