1. As per the Government Orders dated 21.06.2016 and 12.08.2016, BBMP had resolved to purchase auto tippers for collection of solid waste from different wards and micro plan was prepared ward wise to collect the solid waste for two days in a week. For said purpose, it was resolved to purchase 555 numbers of auto tipper for the financial year 20162017 and 20172018 for a sum of Rs.1530 lakhs for each year earmarked and as such during March 2007, BBMP being alive of perennial problems of Solid Waste Management was conscious of this fact and for the reason that financial year was coming to an end, it resolved to purchase 555 numbers of auto tipper (4 wheeler) at a time.

2. BBMP was also of the opinion that Tata Ace 2.0 cubic meter Box Tipper B.S 4 model is an ideal vehicle since that was the only four wheeler vehicle as per B.S 4 norms available. Original records would also disclose that as on 01.03.2017, BBMP had called upon suppliers of Tata vehicles to quote their prices for supply of vehicle to BBMP and it was received by email as extracted in the note sheet dated 09.03.2017. At that point of time, BBMP resolved to bring in certain amendment to its requirements of vehicle.