Av Science And Technologies Pvt Ltd., v. Union Of India
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.12.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and W.M.P.(MD).Nos.2811 and 2813 of 2021 AV Science & Technologies Private Limited, Represented by its Authorized Signatory & Manager (Marketing), N.Prasad Y-49, Hauz Khas New Delhi - 110 016.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.Union of India, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 231.
2.Indian Space Research Organization, Represented by its Chairman, Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 231.
3.ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Represented by its Director, Indian Space Research Organization, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu - 627 133.
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4.Pyrotech Electronics Private Limited, Represented by its Managing Director, E-329, Road No.12, M.L.A.
Madri, Udaipur, Rajasthan - 313 003.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the third respondent in its Tender No.IPRC/PUR/2019E0358601 and dated 19.09.2019, quash the same and consequently direct the third respondent to issue a fresh/new Tender.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Seethapathy For R-1 : Mr.S.Sivakumar Central Government Standing Counsel For R-4 : Mr.R.Alagumani
O R D E R
This Writ Petition was filed challenging the tender issued by the third respondent dated 19.09.2019 and for a consequential direction to the third respondent to issue a fresh tender.
2. When the matter came up for hearing on 28.11.2023, this Court passed the following order:
"The learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the contract that was given in favour of the fourth 2/5
respondent was cancelled. However, the learned counsel wants to take written instructions in this regard. Post the case "For Orders" on 04.12.2023."
3. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the written instructions received from the third respondent was placed before this Court and the relevant portion is extracted hereunder:
"It is informed that the purchase order for supply of LED Video wall display system had not placed under the Tender Notice issued vide Tender Notice No.IPRC/PUR/2019E0358601 dated 19.09.2019, since the L1 bidder regretted to extend the offer validity."
4. Recording the above, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 06.12.2023 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no Nsr 3/5
To 1.The Secretary to Government, Union of India, Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 231.
2.The Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560 231.
3.The Director, ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Indian Space Research Organization, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu - 627 133.
4.The Managing Director, Pyrotech Electronics Private Limited, E-329, Road No.12, M.L.A.
Madri, Udaipur, Rajasthan - 313 003.
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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.
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