PODDAR STEEL CORPORATION vs GANESH ENGINEERING WORKS AND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court held that the authority inviting tenders is not bound to enforce every term in a meticulous manner and can waive technical irregularities. In this case, the appellant's submission of a banker’s cheque from a different bank than stipulated was deemed sufficient as the Tender Committee verified its authenticity. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant's tender acceptance, emphasizing that the condition regarding earnest money was not essential but ancillary, thus permitting deviation in appropriate circumstances under Articles 226 and 136 of the Constitution of India.