| Case ID |
256d90a5-6940-4883-90aa-64e0ad5e2e48 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.3633 of 2008 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 11, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The High Court accepted the petition, ruling that the rejection of the highest bid by the Tehsil Council was unlawful and arbitrary. The Court directed the Tehsil Municipal Administration to award the contract to the petitioner forthwith, emphasizing the need to adhere to lawful processes in auction proceedings. The decision underscored the importance of transparency and fairness in public bidding, preventing arbitrary rejection of bids based on unfounded claims of higher offers. The ruling reinforced the legal framework established by the Punjab Local Government (Auctioning of Collection Rights) Rules, 2003, ensuring that lawful bids are honored. |
| Summary |
This case involves a writ petition filed by SAEED AHMAD against the Tehsil Municipal Administration (T.M.A.) Mian Channu. The petitioner challenged the resolution dated 2-7-2008, which rejected his highest bid for the collection rights of tax on immovable property. The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, asserting that the rejection was arbitrary and lacked lawful authority. The Court directed that the contract be awarded to the petitioner, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to established auction rules. This case highlights the legal principles governing public auctions, the role of local government councils, and the protection of lawful bidders' rights. The decision is significant for ensuring accountability in public procurement processes and preventing undue interference in lawful bidding. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Tehsil Municipal Administration,
Tehsil Municipal Officer, Mian Channu
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| Judges |
SAGHIR AHMAD, J
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| Lawyers |
Mirza Aziz Akbar Baig for Petitioner,
M. Ramzan Khalid Malik, Addl. A.-G.,
Mirza Muhammad Saleem Baig for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
SAEED AHMAD
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| Respondents |
T.M.A., MIAN CHANNU through Nazim and 3 others
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 460,
2009 CLC 180
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government (Auctioning of Collection Rights) Rules 2003
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| Sections |
11(2),
11(3),
8
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