MP High Court Questions Rs 4.69-Crore Bhopal Flyover Repair Tender
MP High Court division bench questions the need for a fresh Rs 4.69-crore repair tender for Bhopal flyovers, noting the contractor's free defect-fix obligation.
A division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over a fresh tender worth Rs 4.69 crore floated for repair and maintenance of flyovers in Bhopal. The court questioned the necessity of the new work order when the original contractor remains contractually bound to rectify defects without additional cost during the ongoing maintenance period.
The bench's observation came during proceedings related to the tender, with judges pointing out that floating a new tender could amount to an unnecessary public expenditure if the existing contractor's liability period has not lapsed. The court sought to understand why the state machinery did not first invoke the defect liability clause of the original contract.
The development assumes significance as it touches upon fiscal prudence in infrastructure spending. The court's scrutiny suggests that public authorities must exhaust existing contractual remedies before committing fresh funds, especially when maintenance obligations are already in place. Further hearings are expected to clarify the contractual timeline and the government's rationale for the new tender.