ARAVIND KUMAR, ASHUTOSH J.SHASTRI
Adani Ports And Special Economic Zone Limited – Appellant
Versus
Deendayal Port Trust (Formerly Known As Kandla Port Trust) – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petition filed to challenge disqualification decision. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. allegation of unfair disqualification without reasons. (Para 3 , 10) |
| 3. clarification on entity status of respondent. (Para 5 , 22) |
| 4. details on the two-stage bidding process outlined. (Para 6 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. arguments citing lack of reasons for disqualification. (Para 17 , 19 , 20) |
| 6. judicial review requires reasoned decisions. (Para 53 , 54) |
| 7. order to quash disqualification and direct fresh evaluation. (Para 61) |
| 8. final resolution and directions for fresh decision on disqualification. (Para 62 , 63 , 64 , 65) |
ORDER :
ASHUTOSH J. SHASTRI, J.
1. By way of present petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioners have prayed for quashing and for setting aside the decision of respondent Deen Dayal Port Trust (hereinafter referred to as “Port Trust” for sake of brevity) dated 24.12.2021, conveyed to petitioners vide communication letter No. MS/WK/4030-V-PPP (PT.1)/GIM-546 (Annexure-A).
2. By the aforesaid decision, the respondent Port Trust authority has disqualified the petitioner No.1 from participating as bidder in the second stage of bidding process for development of Mechanized Fe
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