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M/S Hrs Electrical and Construction v. the State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC5 Jun 2026WP/3310/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), W.P. No. 3310 of 2026 (GM-TEN), decided 05.06.2026 by Suraj Govindaraj J. Writ petition under Articles 226/227 against tender notification Ref. No. CGH/GNL(3)/90/2025-26 dated 29.01.2026 issued by Superintendent/Tender Inviting Authority, Chigateri District Hospital, Davangere (tea and coffee counter maintenance tender); reliefs sought certiorari, re-advertisement per Rule 9 KTPP Rules 2000, and fair eligibility criteria/rent floor prices. Dismissed as withdrawn on petitioner's memo dated 1.06.2026; no merits decided; no cases cited; useful only as evidence of withdrawal, not as precedent.

What did the court decide?

Leave to withdraw the petition accepted; petition dismissed as withdrawn; no substantive relief granted. ¶37

M/S Hrs Electrical and Construction Vs the State… — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:26950 WP No. 3310 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 5^TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

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WRIT PETITION NO. 3310 OF 2026 (GM-TEN)

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BETWEEN:

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M/S HRS ELECTRICAL AND CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTED BY ITS PROPRIETOR, SRI HALASWAMY R.C., S/O CHANDRAPPA RAYAPPA BASAPPA, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, REGISTERED OFFICE AT NO. 3511, F-B BLOCK, DAVANGERE, KARNATAKA 577001.

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. ASHOKA T., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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Digitally signed by SHWETHA RAGHAVENDRA

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Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES, VIKASA SOUDHA, BENGALURU 560001.

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THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SERVICES ANAND RAO CIRCLE, BENGALURU - 560009.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT CHIGATERI DISTRICT HOSPITAL, DAVANGERE – 577004

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THE TENDER INVITING AUTHORITY REP BY (DISTRICT SURGEON) CHIGATERI DISTRICT HOSPITAL, DAVANGERE 577004

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. SARITHA KULKARNI., AGA)

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:26950 WP No. 3310 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WIRT, ORDER OR DIRECTION QUASHING THE IMPUGNED TENDER NOTIFICATION BEARING REF. NO. CGH/GNL(3)/90/2025-26 DATED 29.01.2026 (ANNEXURE-D) ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT AND ETC.

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THIS WRIT PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

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ORAL ORDER

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The Petitioner is before this court seeking for the following reliefs:

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1. Issue a Writ of Certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order, or direction quashing the Impugned Tender Notification bearing Ref. No. CGH/GNL(3)/90/2025-26 dated 29.01.2026 (Annexure-D) issued by the 3rd Respondent.

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2. Issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to re-advertise the tender for the maintenance of the tea and coffee counter at Chigateri District Hospital, Davangere, in strict compliance with Rule 9 of the KTPP Rules, 2000, by disclosing a complete and transparent calendar of events, including the financial bid opening date.

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3. Issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to set fair and reasonable eligibility criteria and rent floor prices based on scientific valuation and current market rates to protect the public exchequer.

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4. Grant such other reliefs as this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the interest of justice and equity

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NC: 2026:KHC:26950 WP No. 3310 of 2026

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HC-KAR

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