Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu
Order Date: 28 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/S Shah Brothers, an A‑Class Electrical Contractor, represented by Advocate Irfaan Khan.
- Respondents: Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and others, represented by Additional Advocate General Ravinder Gupta.
- The petition (WP(C) No. 3431/2026, CM No. 7632/2026) challenged e‑NIT No. EDJ/118 of 2026‑27 dated 09‑Oct‑2026 issued for supply of electrical materials to Government Model Higher Secondary School Boys, Banihal.
- Shah Brothers argued that they were ranked L‑2 after the disqualification of the L‑1 bidder but were not awarded the contract; instead, the respondents issued fresh NITs on six occasions.
- The petitioner claimed that a representation filed with the respondents had not been considered.
- Respondents submitted a para‑wise reply to the legal notice dated 08‑Oct‑2026, which was recorded on the court record.
Final Outcome
- The Court dismissed the petition as withdrawn, granting the petitioner liberty to approach the Court again if the grievance remains unresolved.
Topics: Tender Dispute, Court Proceedings