JUDGMENT :

Aravind Kumar, J.

1. Mr. Mehul Rathod, learned counsel appearing for the respondent has circulated leave-note. However, learned counsel appearing for petitioner has opposed any adjournment being granted. Hence, leave-note circulated by learned advocate for respondent stands rejected. However, we note that respondent is represented by Ms. Nilam Chauhan, learned advocate, who is present before the Court and she assures the Court to address the arguments on behalf of Mr. Mehul H. Rathod.

2. Since the matter lies on a narrow compass, we have taken up this matter for final disposal with consent of learned advocates appearing for the parties.

3. Respondent invited e-tenders for the work of construction of CC road, divider, grill, plantation and storm waterline in various area at Vadnagar under SJMMSVY - Sadak Yojana, District Mehsana by tender notice dated 12.02.2022. Said tender was under two tier basis namely technical and financial. Petitioner is a proprietory concern and duly registered as ‘A’ Class contractor with the Government of Gujarat. He participated in the subject tender by submitting his bid. As per the tender conditions, technical bid was required to be opened on 02.