Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong
Order Date: 07.08.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: VRS Enterprise, a proprietor firm (registered at A‑33, Bazar Veng, Serchip, Mizoram).
- Respondents: Union of India; Director General, Brigadier (Administration), Commandant (Q), Supply Officer‑1 of Assam Rifles; RPL Collection (respondent No.6); Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khawzawl and Thingsulthiah, Mizoram.
- The writ petition (WP(C) No.229 of 2026) challenges the award of a supply order for fresh rations for the financial year 2026‑27 to RPL Collection.
- Allegations: RPL Collection did not meet the mandatory financial turnover of Rs 144 lakh required by the bid document; RT‑I evidence shows actual work value of Rs 7,81,285 only, while the contractor’s performance certificate claims supply worth Rs 1,50,00,000.
- Counsel for petitioner, Ms B.S. Goyal, submitted the RT‑I reply and the contractor’s performance certificate (Annexure‑D, page‑20) indicating mis‑representation.
- Respondents, through Dr N. Mozika, argued that the GeM portal’s 48‑hour recall window had elapsed and immediate cancellation could disrupt ration supply to Assam Rifles personnel.
Court Findings
- The Court observed gross illegality and fabrication by RPL Collection, doubting the authenticity of the performance certificate signed by “Manu Sharma”.
- Conflicting documents: a letter dated 12.05.2026 showing transactions of Rs 34,15,000 for 2024‑25 and Rs 28,80,000 for 2025‑26, and the RT‑I reply dated 24.06.2026 confirming supply amount of Rs 7,81,285 for 2025.
- The Court concluded that RPL Collection illegally secured the supply contract.
Final Outcome
- The supply contract with RPL Collection is terminated not later than 15 days from the date of this order; RPL Collection may continue supply only until termination.
- Payments for supplies from 1 June 2026 are to be withheld pending further action by Assam Rifles.
- VRS Enterprise, being the only technically qualified bidder, is directed to supply rations at the L‑1 price after termination, with proportionate deductions for the period already served.
- Respondent authorities must implement a more robust verification process, conduct an enquiry into RPL Collection’s conduct, obtain a statement from the Principal of PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, and, if necessary, initiate criminal proceedings against responsible persons.
- The writ petition is allowed and disposed of.
Topics: Procurement Irregularities, Court Judgment, Supply Contract Termination