Venkateswara Constructions, v. Union of India
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Single-judge order of the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench (Pradeep Singh Yerur, J., 15 July 2025) dismissing a writ petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution challenging award of a South Western Railway e-tender for supply of ballast at Kusugal Depot. Searchable elements: letter of acceptance dated 10.04.2025; Tender No.40UBL2425DT310125ITEM-02; Clause 10.5 IRGCC April 2022; credential certificate 60-day rule; work done certificate dated 28.02.2024 held to bear a typographical error, actual date 28.02.2025 (Annexures-R2/R3 dated 09.04.2025); Explanation 6 - no separate evaluation per component; L1 bidder rejected for technical reasons, L2 (respondent No.6) selected; bank guarantee 15.04.2025 and commencement of work; suppression of material facts / clean hands; interim order 17.04.2025. Useful for judicial review of tender eligibility determinations, treatment of typographical errors in credential certificates, and the effect of a bidder's non-disclosure of completed work on equitable relief.