RELIANCE AIRPORT DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD. vs AIRPORTS AUTH. OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court clarified the importance of objectivity in the tender evaluation process, specifically under Clause 5.4 of the scoring system. It held that the Evaluation Committee (E.C.) exceeded its authority by altering the assessment criteria, such as changing 'absorption of employees' to 'overall approach' and comparing 'property development' with 'infrastructure development'. The Court emphasized that the E.C. must adhere strictly to the defined factors and their respective weightages to maintain the integrity of the scoring system, thereby reinforcing the principle of objectivity in tender evaluations.