Rejection of bid for not meeting qualification criteria doesn’t warrant interference of court under Article 226

Kalinga Commercial Corporation Ltd Vs Steel Authority of India (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that rejection of bid of the petitioner by SAIL for not meeting the qualification criteria is not arbitrary and hence interference by this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India unwarranted. Facts- The Respondent (Steel Authority of India) floated the Impugned Tender on 02.07.2022 for engagement of Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) for Development & Operation of Mines at Taldih (7.0 Mtpa ROM feed) along with installation of 10 Mtpa Loading facility at Barsua Valley. The Pet...