Quick Summary: S.M. Constructions had a problem with their tender application because they missed the deadline for a site inspection certificate. The court stepped in to make sure everything was fair.
S.M. Constructions, led by its owner S.M. Selvam, wanted to bid on a road construction project in Tamil Nadu. To qualify, they needed a site inspection certificate from the Highways Department. The deadline for this was tight.
The construction company applied for the necessary certificates on November 17, 2025. They needed these documents by November 21, 2025, to be eligible for the tender. However, they ran into trouble when their application wasn't processed on time.
On November 19, 2025, the court asked the government's lawyer to look into the problem. By November 20, it was reported that the application deadline had passed, but the court noted that the real deadline was November 21.
"The last date for submitting the certificates is 21.11.2025 up to 5:45 PM."
S.M. Constructions showed proof that they sent their application on time, but it was refused because the official was reportedly "in camp." This refusal led to the legal action.
Judge M. Dhandapani heard the case. The court found that refusing to accept the application was unfair. The judge ordered that the certificates be issued by 5:30 PM on November 21, 2025.
"Refusing to accept the letter is not acceptable."
The court's intervention ensured that S.M. Constructions could compete fairly in the tender process. The decision was a win for fairness and timely justice in the competitive world of construction bids.
