Petitioner sought to quash a notice inviting quotations for safe deposit lockers. Court dismissed the petition finding no reason to entertain it, noting the respondent bank's existing experience and preference for reliable manufacturers.
The writ petition is dismissed. No costs awarded to the petitioner.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V
WEDNESDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2020 / 6TH KARTHIKA, 1942
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PETITIONER(S) :
BIJU G., AGED 56 YEARS, S/O. LATE GEORGE, PROPRIETOR, M/S. BE TECK, RADIO JUNCTION, MUKKOOD POST, KOLLAM DISTRICT, PIN-691 503.
BY ADVS. SRI.JUSTINE JACOB SRI.K.S.ARUN KUMAR RAJEE P MATHEWS SMT.AMRUTHA P S SMT.AMRUTHA K P
RESPONDENT(S) :
SRI K.P. HARISH, SENIOR GOVERNMENT PLEADER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 28.10.2020, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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JUDGMENT
The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking to quash Exhibit P1 notice dated 4.8.2020 issued by the 1st respondent society by which quotations were invited for purchase of Safe Deposit Locker, Strong Room etc. manufactured by “Godrej”.
which the 1st respondent has been carrying out transactions has
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insisted that the 1st respondent purchase only quality safes manufactured by reliable sellers with a good track record.
this writ petition.
This petition will stand dismissed. No costs.
Sd/-
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V
JUDGE
DSV
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APPENDIX
PETITIONER(S) EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY QUOTATION NOTICE PUBLISHED IN DESHABHIMANI DAILY ON 06.08.2020. EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED BEFORE THE 3RD RESPONDENT, JOINT REGISTRAR DATED 18.08.2020. EXHIBIT P2(A) TRUE COPY OF RECEIPT OF EXHIBIT P2 REPRESENTATION DATED 18.08.2020. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER ISSUED BY PUNALUR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, ASSIGNING WORK TO PETITIONER. EXHIBIT P3(A) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER ISSUED BY CHANAPETTA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, ASSIGNING WORK TO PETITIONER. EXHIBIT P3(B) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER ISSUED BY ELAMPAL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, ASSIGNING WORK TO PETITIONER.
RESPONDENT(S) EXHIBITS: NIL
/TRUE COPY/ P.A. TO JUDGE
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking to quash a notice inviting quotations for purchase of safe deposit lockers needs to be entertained by this court.
Whether the petitioner qualifies for the purchase of the equipment after the respondent bank has already purchased similar equipment from another source.
Whether representation submitted by the petitioner to the Joint Registrar deserves consideration as a substitute for quashing the notice.
BIJU G.
ANCHAL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD NO.2574
SECRETARY, ANCHAL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD NO.2574
THE JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V
As recorded by the court registry
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