In Brief
A State invited tenders for a project requiring bidders to own a Hot Mix Plant of specified capacity located within 100 kilometres from a designated work site. One bidder challenged another's qualification, claiming its plant was beyond the distance limit. The authority re-verified and found the plant at 98.1 km, confirming eligibility. The High Court had set aside this decision. The Supreme Court held that any distance dispute must be raised before the bid is opened further, and the authority's independent verification followed fair procedure. The judgment upheld the authority's decision as lawful and reasonable, setting aside the High Court's order."
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