Karnataka High Court upholds tender process for Sharavathi hydroelectric project
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has given its approval for the tender process concerning the Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project, a crucial step in addressing the state's electricity deficit. The project, proposed by the state government with a budget of 8 thousand crore rupees, has faced legal challenges from Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Company.
L&T Company had contested the tender process through an appeal to the Division Bench, seeking to overturn the earlier decision of a single-member bench which had dismissed their writ petition. However, Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria and Justice Krishna Dixit upheld the previous ruling, denying L&T's appeal. Despite L&T's intention to file a appeal in the Supreme Court, their request for a stay on the High Court's decision was also rejected.
The Karnataka Electricity Corporation Limited (KPTCL) had initially planned the Hydro Power Pumped Storage Project at a cost of 8 thousand crores, with a reduced timeline of 21 days for tender submissions. This alteration sparked objections from L&T, arguing for the standard 30-day period mandated by the Transparency Act. However, the single-judge bench ruled against L&T's claim and upheld the authority of the tender-calling entity to adjust the rules as necessary.
In the current tender process, Mercus Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited emerged as the successful bidder, securing the contract with the lowest bid.
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J&K polls: Amit Shah arrives in Jammu ahead of Saturday's hectic campaigning
Jammu (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jammu on Friday night ahead of the hectic day-long campaigning on Saturday during which he will address five public rallies in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah arrived here from Delhi and drove straight to the State Guest house, a senior BJP leader said.
Shah will fly to Poonch early tomorrow morning and address the first of four rallies in Mendhar followed by Surankote in Poonch district, he added.
Shah is scheduled to address rallies in Thanamandi and Rajouri followed by Akhnoor in Jammu.
He is also expected to hold a rally in the Nowshera constituency in support of Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday.
