ASHUTOSH KUMAR, J.

CM 3137/2017 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

W.P.(C) 683/2017

1. The petitioner, which is a construction company, is aggrieved by the issuance of a fresh tender for construction of family quarters at group centre, CRPF, Siliguri by respondent No.2 (CPWD through Executive Engineer, Gangtok Central Division, Gangtok, Sikkim) on behalf of respondent No.1 (Union of India through Ministry of Urban Development, Nirman Bhawan, Delhi), when in an earlier tender for the same work the petitioner had participated and was adjudged as the lowest bidder.

2. The petitioner, therefore, has prayed for the following reliefs:-

“a) Pass a writ of mandamus or any other writ quashing the notice 28/17/EE/CE/GCD/GTK/SCSD-IV/2P16-17 for retender issued by respondent no.2.

(b) pass a writ of mandamus or any other writ directing the respondent no.2 to award the tender to the petitioner being L-1 and rates being very reasonable.

(c) to grant any other relief which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in respect of the facts and circumstances of the present case.”

3. A notice inviting tender dated 12.08.2016 was issued by respondent No.2 for construction of family