https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=399772 The SC upheld the HC's decision setting aside the cancellation of a tender for foodgrains/fertilizer handling services, finding violation of natural justice principles. The Corporation's Managing Director cancelled the second tender without providing the successful bidder an opportunity to be heard, breaching the audi alteram partem rule. The SC confirmed this constituted arbitrary state action under Article 14. However, the SC partially set aside the HC judgment insofar as it quashed the Managing Director's report and Special Secretary's disciplinary order against delinquent officers, as the respondent had not sought relief regarding these officers. The SC noted significant financial loss occurred due to substantially higher rates in subsequent contracts and directed the Corporation to take remedial action against responsible persons. The appeal was disposed of with the tender cancellation remaining set aside. en-us Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:47:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=399772 The SC upheld the HC's decision setting aside the cancellation of a tender for foodgrains/fertilizer handling services, finding violation of natural justice principles. The Corporation's Managing Director cancelled the second tender without providing the successful bidder an opportunity to be heard, breaching the audi alteram partem rule. The SC confirmed this constituted arbitrary state action under Article 14. However, the SC partially set aside the HC judgment insofar as it quashed the Managing Director's report and Special Secretary's disciplinary order against delinquent officers, as the respondent had not sought relief regarding these officers. The SC noted significant financial loss occurred due to substantially higher rates in subsequent contracts and directed the Corporation to take remedial action against responsible persons. The appeal was disposed of with the tender cancellation remaining set aside. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=399772