ORDER :

1. The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order as contained in letter no. 1732/2021 dated 21.09.2021 (Annexure-10 to the writ petition) issued by the Director, Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) whereby the petitioner has been blacklisted and debarred for 2 years with immediate effect from participating in any tender process invited by JREDA. Further prayer has been made for quashing the order as contained in letter no. 1196/2021 dated 23.07.2021 (Annexure-9 to the writ petition) passed by the Director, JREDA whereby Work Order No. 43 dated 26.04.2021 awarded to the petitioner has been terminated and earnest money of Rs. 7,76,000/- deposited by it has been forfeited.

2. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondent published e-procurement Notice dated 25.11.2020 relating to a tender being Tender Reference No. 10/JREDA/LED/SSLS/20-21 inviting online bids for supply, installation, testing and commissioning including 5 years’ Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) of Solar Street Lighting Systems (SSLS) with 12w LED light, 75 WP Module and Lithium Ferro Phosphate Battery under Solar Photovoltaic Programme on Turnke