Court: Contractor's Request to Join Tender Process Dismissed

Summary: KRN and Co. wanted to join a government tender but couldn't get the needed certificates. The court dismissed their request, allowing them to challenge this decision later.

KRN and Co. Wants In on Government Tender

KRN and Co., a contractor, wanted to join a government tender for road work. The tender notice, dated September 12, 2025, required certain certificates to participate.

Certificates Needed for Tender Participation

To be part of the tender, KRN and Co. needed a Work Site Inspection Certificate and a Working Condition of Plants and Machineries Certificate. These were to be issued by the Divisional Engineer.

Petition Filed Due to Delayed Certificates

KRN and Co. applied for these certificates on September 26, 2025. However, the Divisional Engineer did not issue them, prompting KRN and Co. to file a formal request in court. They argued this delay violated their right to do business.

"The Superintending Engineer should not have stopped KRN and Co. from their important right to join the tender process."

Court Hearing and Decision

During the hearing, the government's lawyer said that the request for certificates was turned down on October 3, 2025. Judge M. Dhandapani dismissed the request but allowed KRN and Co. the option to challenge the rejection.

Next Steps for KRN and Co.

The court's dismissal means KRN and Co. can't join the tender for now. However, they can challenge the rejection of their certificate request through legal channels.