Non-empanelment due to non-compliance with tender conditions: Patna HC Dismisses CA Firm’s Petition

Parik and Company Vs State of Bihar (Patna High Court) Introduction: The Patna High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by Parik and Company, a Chartered Accountant (CA) firm, challenging their non-empanelment by the State of Bihar. The firm argued that their exclusion was unjust, primarily due to the stipulations outlined in a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT). The court’s decision hinged on the firm’s non-compliance with specific conditions regarding the continuous presence of a branch office in Bihar. Background and Grounds of the Petition: Parik and Company filed the petition, fee...