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SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA
Joyanti Electronics, Represented By Sri. Kartick Maji (Bauri) – Appellant
Versus
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, J. - The petitioner is an enlisted contractor under the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) for certain allotted categories and was engaged in several projects undertaken by the WBSEDCL.
2. It is alleged by the petitioner that the WBSEDCL, vide its Office Order No.1171 dated February 7, 2017, specifically decided that when there is dearth of suitable contractors or agencies, such kind of jobs may be awarded to agencies and/or contractors having provisional enlistment, after verifying their credentials and performances, in consultation with authorities of a rank not below that of additional Chief Engineer and Zonal Manager. a copy of the said Officer Order is annexed as annexure P-5 to the writ petition.
3. The petitioner, in the capacity of a small scale contractor and general order supplier of materials of equipment and also an enlisted contractor under the Distribution Wing of the WBSEDCL, having Renewal Enlistment No.:- Distribution Enlistment - R/2018-19/149, was not only provisionally enlisted as a contractor of the WBSEDCL long back but was also subsequently extended in such capacity for the years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017
The judgment establishes the principle that transparency in the selection process, adherence to natural justice, and respect for fundamental rights are essential in contractual engagements with publi....
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