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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
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 before 03.10.2025. It is further made clear in the notification that any application received after 26.09.2025 beyond 17.45 hours will not be accepted.
3. The petitioner herein made an application to the second respondent on 25.09.2025 seeking issuance of plants and machineries certificate for participation in TRY-62 to TRY-66. Based upon the sa
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.
The main legal point established is that the rejection of a bid must be based on justifiable grounds and cannot be arbitrary or illegal.
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