In a writ petition challenging an E-Tender notification, the petitioner argued for cancellation and re-tendering due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The respondent submitted that the tender submission deadline was extended to 30.06.2020, granting sufficient time for participation.
The writ petition was closed with no costs awarded to the petitioner.
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W.P(MD)No.6646 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12.06.2020
CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P(MD)No.6646 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD)No.5994 of 2020
M/s.Andavar Traders, Proprietor Mr.Khader Meera Sahib, Handling & Transport Contractor, No.4/595, Angalaparameswari Nagar, Collectorate (P.O), Dindigul. ... Petitioner
Vs.
The General Manager, Food Corporation of India (TN), Regional Office, No.8, Mayor Sathyamurthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 021.
... Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to cancel the E-Tender Notification issued by the respondent dated -Nil- for appointment of regular Handling and Transport Contractor for FSD-PEG Dindigul, FSD Milavittan, FSD Arakkonam and FSD Peelamedu, Coimbatore and consequently directing the respondent to issue fresh / re-tender notification for appointment of regular Handling and Transport Contractor after giving sufficient opportunity to the bidder taking into account of the lock down announced by the Government.
O R D E R
Mr.M.Kumar, learned Standing Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent and has stated that in view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, time for submitting the tender has been extended till 30.06.2020. Therefore, the petitioner has https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
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sufficient time to participate in the tender.
3.Recording the said submission, the writ petition is closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
Assistant Registrar (AD-II)
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/ /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the Advocate / litigant concerned.
To
The General Manager, Food Corporation of India (TN), Regional Officer, No.8, Mayor Sathyamurthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 021.
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M/s. Andavar Traders
The General Manager, Food Corporation of India (TN)
C.V. Karthikeyan
As recorded by the court registry
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