GST Condition Dispute: HC Directs Refund of Arbitrarily Forfeited EMD

Mahantesh Vs State of Karnataka (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court addressed the case of Mahantesh Vs State of Karnataka, where the petitioner challenged the forfeiture of the earnest money deposit (EMD) following a tender process. The petitioner had participated in a tender issued on 15.11.2018, with an original condition (No.10) stating that GST would be paid separately as per a government order. The petitioner was the successful bidder and provided a bank guarantee of Rs. 6,26,310/-. However, a subsequent corrigendum issued on 25.01.2019, amended the GST condition, removing the req...