Nandkishore Ganesh Joshi vs Commissioner, Municipal Corporation ...

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 73 of the Mumbai Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, the Standing Committee must receive all relevant documents, including tender forms and negotiation records, before approving contracts exceeding ten lakh rupees. The Court held that the failure to provide such documents violates the procedural requirements set forth in the Act, thereby necessitating compliance for proper assessment of contract proposals. The dismissal of the writ petition by the Bombay High Court was overturned, emphasizing the need for transparency in municipal contract approvals.