A contempt petition alleging delay in deciding a representation concerning an inadvertent GeM portal error affecting the petitioner's bid was held not maintainable. The court directed the respondent to take appropriate decision on the representation within six weeks and disposed of the petition.
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M/S SHAH CATERS
.....Petitioner
Through: Mr.Joydee Sarma, Advocate.
versus
DR. RITU CHAWLA
.....Respondent Through: Mr.Satyakam, ASC for GNCTD.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DHARMESH SHARMA
O R D E R % 23.07.2024
CM APPL. 41190/2024 – EXMP.
CONT.CAS(C) 1124/2024
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inadvertent mistake in the GeM portal, whereby the bid of the petitioner was not correctly shown.
DHARMESH SHARMA, J.
JULY 23, 2024/ VLD
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the contempt petition was maintainable against the respondent for delay in deciding the petitioner's representation regarding a GeM portal bidding error.
M/S Shah Caters
Dr. Ritu Chawla
Dharmesh Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
Proceedings for wilful disobedience of a court order under the Contempt of Courts Act 1971.
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