2025 (3) TMI 365

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....al Government Advocate Mr. Gouri Mohan Rath, Advocate (Added opposite party no.3) ORDER 1. Mr. Panda, learned advocate appears on behalf of petitioner and submits, prayer of his client is for quashing of notice inviting tender (NIT) dated 19th January, 2024. Drawing attention to clause-2.6 on validity of proposals he submits, the tender was opened beyond 180 days. Without prejudice he submits f....

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....er the date of bid opening. Any Proposal, which is valid for a shorter period, shall be rejected as non-responsive." 5. On query made Mr. Panda submits, consent was sought by the employer for extension of the period. It could not have been extended. Fresh NIT ought to have been issued. Mr. Rath submits, extension of the period of validity of proposals depends on the proposer. His client consente....