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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
PULLA KARTHIK
Vishal Poultry Farm and Feeds – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
ORDER :
(PULLA KARTHIK, J.)
Since the lis in these writ petitions is similar in nature, they were heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.
2.1. W.P.No.11071 of 2025 is filed seeking the following relief:
“…to issue a Writ, order or direction, one more particularly in the nature of “Writ of Mandamus” declaring the action of the 2nd Respondent in issuing Tender No.585922 dated 30.03.2025, more particularly eligibility condition No.2.2 and 2.12, for supply of Eggs (hen) and the consequential Corrigendum dated 08.04.2025, changing the tender qualifying conditions just before few days of last date for submission of Tender, as being illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and violative of Article 14, 19 (1) (g) and 21 apart from being in violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass…”
2.2. W.P.No.11399 of 2025 is filed seeking the following relief:
“…to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order, or direction, declaring Tender Reference No.1074/WDCW/ AL&SNP/EGGS/I/2025 dated 30.03.2025 and subsequent Clause 2.12 of the Corrigendum dated 08.04.2025, issued Respondent No. 2, as arbitrary, discriminatory, mala fide a
Tender conditions must ensure fairness and quality in public procurement, and courts should exercise restraint in reviewing administrative decisions unless clear arbitrariness is shown.
Tender conditions cannot differentiate based on ownership without rational basis, violating constitutional principles of equality and fairness. (Articles 14 and 19(1)(g))
Judicial review of tender conditions is limited; courts should not interfere unless actions are arbitrary, discriminatory, or mala fide, ensuring public interest is prioritized.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the limitation of judicial review in tender matters, the need for commercial prudence in evaluating tenders, and the importance of fairness and non....
Judicial review of tenders limited to arbitrariness or malafide; eligibility conditions upheld if public interest served with multiple qualified bidders; bid time reduction valid with approval; ineli....
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