JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the reason for rejection order dated 17.08.2023 passed by the 3rd respondent in tender Ref. No. BRR.C. No. B4/3404/2023 (8) quash the same and direct the respondents to process the bids of the petitioner along with other bidders in accordance with law.)

Common Order:

1. These writ petitions are filed challenging the tender summary reports of the respondents 2 to 4, refusing to admit the tender of the petitioner on the ground that the plant site of the petitioner is located beyond 40kms of the Chennai city.

2. According to the petitioner, the 3rd respondent herein issued a tender notification for laying of roads in various zones of Chennai Corporation. The petitioner is a State Level Class-1 Contractor having work experience in execution of various works for Government Departments and Chennai Corporation. It is also stated by the petitioner that it is having six sets of latest model machineries including imported milling machines, 9 meters Sensor Paver Machines etc. As per the tender notification the bids shall be submitted