Odisha HC upholds Bid Disqualification Due to GST Registration Cancellation

Janakalyana Parisada Vs State of Odisha and Others (Orissa High Court)

The Orissa High Court addressed a petition filed by Janakalyana Parisada challenging the disqualification of their bid in a tender process. The petitioner argued that the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) was flawed because the tender was opened beyond the 180-day validity period stipulated in clause 2.6 of the NIT. They also contended that their disqualification, based on the cancellation of their GST registration, was misconceived, as they had submitted a valid GST registration number. The state, represented by the

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