How women’s self-help group’s legal battle led to scrapping of Rs 60-lakh tender in Chhattisgarh
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Chhattisgarh High Court quashed a Rs 60-lakh tender floated by District Hospital Jashpur for food services. The court ruled the tender arbitrary and violating Article 14 of the Constitution. A women's Self-Help Group petitioned after rejection despite MSE exemption eligibility. The court found inconsistent turnover requirements across districts: Rs 50 lakh here versus Rs 15 lakh elsewhere. The judgment emphasized fair, transparent, non-discriminatory public procurement practices.
Key Entities
Chhattisgarh High CourtDistrict Hospital JashpurWomen's Self-Help GroupChief Justice Ramesh SinhaMinistry of MSMERs 60 lakh tenderGad Kalewa restaurant