HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
MR. JUSTICE MUNNURI LAXMAN, J
Vishnu Electricals – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
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| 1. court's ruling on responsibility (Para 13) |
| 2. dismissal of petitions (Para 14) |
Order :
1. Heard learned counsel for both the parties on the stay petition.
3. The main grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner was the successful bidder and a work order for comprehensive maintenance of Central Air Conditioning System and its machinery was also issued to the petitioner. Subsequently, when the maintenance work of the machinery was not commenced, by the impugned order dated 03.01.2025, the contract was rescinded.
5. It is also submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that notice dated 08.10.2024, 17.12.2024 and the third notice dated 25.12.2024 were issued to the petitioner by Project Director, RSRDC Ltd. Unit Elect. Jodhpur, prior to 03.1.2025, requesting the petitioner to give information regarding taking over the work of maintenance of Air Conditioning System and its commencement within a period of two days, failing which they shall propose to terminate the contract. In respect of it, the petitioner addressed a letter dated 27.12.2024 i.e. within two days, expressing his willingness to complete the contract. He, therefore, submits that the contract was i
A contractor is obligated to inspect and assess the condition of machinery before contract commencement, and failure to do so does not justify non-compliance with contractual obligations.
Importance of raising objections immediately after the issuance of a work order and the lack of merit in relying on the terms of an agreement after the completion of the period of work.
. It is trite to note that the decision of authority is based on the terms of tender wherein it has been kept open for the authority to debar the petitioner for the period of two years or more. It is....
respondent authority has right to refuse the lowest or any other tender bid or bids submitted, provided its decision is neither arbitrary nor unreasonable.
The court established that the Engineer-in-Charge has the authority to determine the contract in cases of delay, inferior workmanship, or failure to complete the work within the stipulated period, an....
Tender processes must adhere to principles of natural justice; terminating contracts without valid reasons and without due notice is arbitrary and mala fide.
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