Madras High Court Upholds e-Tender Conditions for Tamil Nadu Elections

The Madras High Court dismissed petitions from surveillance firms challenging the conditions of an e-tender related to live webcasting in polling and counting stations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The court found no evidence of arbitrariness and upheld the tender authority's right to set preconditions.

The Madras High Court has ruled against petitions challenging the conditions of an e-tender for live webcasting in Tamil Nadu's polling and counting stations, a decision tied to the upcoming assembly elections.

The petitions, filed by a Delhi-based and a Chennai-based surveillance company, alleged that the tender conditions were arbitrary and discriminatory. However, the court found no proof to substantiate these claims.

According to the court, only the tender authority has the expertise to establish the conditions required to ensure the successful completion of the contract. The ruling reaffirms the authority's power to impose specific qualifications and preconditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)