Orissa HC Unjustified in Interfering with Quarry Tender Despite Valid ITR & GST Certificate: SC

Sri Venkateswara Constructions Vs State of Odisha & Ors (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion: Orissa High Court had committed a gross error in interfering with the original selection of the bidder and directed a fresh tendering process as submission of a valid Income Tax Return and GST clearance certificate was sufficient compliance for bidder qualification under the tender conditions. Held: Assessee challenged the High Court’s order which had quashed the original selection of the bidder and directed a fresh tendering process. There was an auction notice announced by the Tahasildar, Bansp...