M/S GALAXY TRANSPORT AGENCIES,CONTRACTORS, TRADERS, TRANSPORTS AND SUPPLIERS vs M/S NEW J.K. ROADWAYS,FLEET OWNERS AND TRANSPORT CONTRACTORS

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court regarding the allotment of a transport contract to the Appellant, affirming that the Appellant met the technical eligibility criteria as per the General Order dated 30.03.2020, which extended the validity of service licenses due to COVID-19. The Court found that the Appellant owned the requisite number of vehicles and had sufficient work experience, thus rejecting the writ petition filed by JK Roadways. The judgment reinforces the principle that the tendering authority is best positioned to assess eligibility criteria, emphasizing judicial restraint in such matters.