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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
R.VIJAYAKUMAR
Velan Builders (P) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, V. Kannaiyan – Appellant
Versus
Superintending Engineer, (Highways Department) – Respondent
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| 1. writ petitions challenge orders regarding tender application. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner argues against rejection based on missing documents. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court analyzes evidence and rules on document production. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. court dismisses writ petitions due to lack of merit. (Para 14) |
ORDER :
R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.
These writ petitions have been filed by one M/s.Velan Builders Private Limited challenging the orders passed by the respondent officials dated 30.09.2025, wherein the request of the petitioner for issuance of working condition of plants and machineries certificate has been rejected and the consequential rejection of bid dated 08.10.2025.
2. The first respondent in the writ petition had issued tender notice No. 32/2025-26/SDO, dated 15.09.2025 inviting applications for percentage bid under two cover system through online for TRY-62 to TRY-69. As per the said notification, the tenderer should submit his application for issuance of work site inspection certificate and working condition of plants and machineries certificate on or before 26.09.2025 upto 17.45 hours. The last date for receipt of the said certificate is on or befo
Tenderers must provide documented proof of ownership of required machinery, failing which bids may be lawfully rejected.
Failure to provide valid proof of ownership for mandatory equipment results in the rejection of tender applications, reaffirming the importance of compliance with tender conditions.
Tender rejection upheld as petitioner failed to provide sufficient proof of machinery ownership as mandated, highlighting strict adherence to bid requirements.
The court holds that timely issuance of required certificates is essential to avoid prejudice against tender applicants.
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