Failure to Deposit 25% & Frivolous GST Objection: HC Cancels Bid & dismisses writ

Laxmi Vs Indore Smart City Development Ltd. And Others (Madhya Pradesh High Court) Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed multiple writ petitions challenging the cancellation of a shop allotment tender under the Indore Smart City Development project. The case arose when the petitioner, who won the bid for Shop No. 5 at Gopal Mandir Amphitheater Complex, failed to deposit the required 25% premium amount along with 18% GST within the stipulated 21-day period. The petitioner objected to the GST charge, arguing it should only apply to rent after the shop’s construction and possession. Despite m...