| Case ID |
15d165c7-70b2-44f3-9110-3639438aee8a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 426 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Mar 09, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
Mar 04, 2020 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled on the validity of the procurement process under the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Act, 2009. The court found that the letter of intent issued to the petitioner did not constitute a concluded contract, as it lacked the necessary documentation and signatures to formalize the agreement. The court emphasized the importance of following the procedural requirements outlined in the procurement regulations to ensure fairness and transparency. As a result, the petition was dismissed, and it was determined that the retendering process initiated by the Grievance Redressal Committee was valid and lawful. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation of procurement law under the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Act, 2009, specifically focusing on the validity of contracts awarded through a bidding process. The petitioner, M/s Bio-Labs Private Ltd., challenged the decision of the Grievance Redressal Committee of Nishtar Hospital Multan regarding the retendering of contracts for pharmaceutical supplies. The court highlighted the need for adherence to procurement regulations, emphasizing that mere letters of intent do not create binding contracts. The judgment underscores the necessity of transparency and competition in public procurement, as well as the legal requirements for establishing vested rights in procurement contracts. This case serves as a critical reference for understanding the legal framework governing procurement in Pakistan, especially for stakeholders involved in public sector contracts. Keywords: Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority, procurement law, retendering process, transparency in procurement, pharmaceutical supplies. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Nishtar Hospital Multan,
Wilshire Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
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| Judges |
JAWAD HASSAN, J
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| Lawyers |
Mahmood Ashraf Khan,
Rana Ali Imran,
Khalid Ashraf Khan
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| Petitioners |
MESSRS BIO-LABS PRIVATE LTD.
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 1279,
2020 PLD 565
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| Other Citations |
2002 CLD 1158,
2010 SCMR 306,
2001 YLR 2791
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Act, 2009
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| Sections |
4
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