Secretary, P.W.D. And Ors. vs D.P. Construction

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Madras High Court's order, which upheld the direction for the government to send tender notices in pre-stamped covers. The Court emphasized that the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules, 2000, specifically Rules 8, 9, 11, and 12, outline the procedures for tender notifications, and the government must adhere to these rules without creating exceptions for individual contractors. The Court directed that the Tender Rules be followed strictly and warned against selective publication of tender notices, allowing the government to amend the rules if necessary.