M/S Continental Construction Ltd vs Tehri Hydro Development Corporation ...

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Delhi regarding the pre-qualification of M/s Progressive Construction Limited in a joint venture for the construction of the Koteshwar Dam. The Court found that the pre-qualification criteria under clause 10.2 were met, specifically the requirement of a minimum annual turnover and prior experience in dam construction. The Court emphasized that the evaluation of qualifications is within the discretion of the contracting authority, and thus, the challenge to the pre-qualification was dismissed.