Synopsis

The petitioner challenged eight tenders issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on the ground that its bid was rejected for not submitting a net worth certificate based on audited accounts for the financial year 2024-25, whereas other bidders who had submitted similar certificates (not strictly in compliance) were accepted. During the proceedings, the DDA clarified that only one tender had progressed to the bid opening stage and that, in the future, it would strictly adhere to the terms of the NIT (i.e., require net worth certificates based on audited accounts). The High Court disposed of the petition without quashing the tenders, recording the DDA’s stand.

Court: High Court of Delhi
Coram: V. Kameswar Rao & Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, JJ.
Date: April 1, 2026
Citation: Not explicitly provided in the text (likely 2026:DHC:xxxx)
Core Law: Public Procurement, Tender Law, Article 226 of the Constitution of India

2. Legal Framework

• Constitution of India: Article 226 – writ jurisdiction to review administrative actions in public procurement.

• Public Procurement Principles: Transparency, fairness, non‑arbitrariness, and strict adherence to eligibility conditions in tender documents.

• No specific precedents were cited in this judgment.

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