CA Certificate Alone Not Enough: Delhi HC Upholds Tender Rejection for Non-Submission of LoA/WCC

Bothra Shipping Services Pvt Ltd Vs Union of India & Ors. (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: Since assessee failed to meet the mandatory eligibility conditions under Clause 4.4(ii) read with Annexure V of the RFP due to non-submission of LoAs/Work Experience Certificates. The rejection of assessee’s bid by NSIC was held to be lawful, justified, and not arbitrary. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed, and no interference with the tender process was warranted. Held: Assessee challenged the rejection order passed by the National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), whereby asse...