Different rates of GST in Tender Notice –—-- The petitioner challenged NIT dated 22.12.2021 issued by the Oil India Limited. The work pertained to hiring of services for connected Worker Project. The petitioner alleged that the tender notice failed to specify a uniform GST rate applicable to all bidders for the services. The petitioner’s bid value is Rs.8,45,74,415/- with GST quoted at 18% whereby the total value comes to Rs.9,97,97,810/-. On the other hand, the bid of the respondent no. 3 is Rs.8,90,48,791/- with GST quoted at 12% whereby the total value comes to Rs.9,97,34,646/-. As regards interim relief, the court observed that interest of justice as well as public interest would be served if an interim order is passed at this stage.

Held that:- The Hon’ble High Court issued Notice of Motion, returnable in four weeks and directed that no further action be taken by the respondent nos. 1 & 2 OIL after declaration of the respondent no. 3 as the L-1 till the returnable date.