High Court of Chhattisgarh ◆ 14 Aug 2026 Writs Constitutional Remedies
Bhartiya Caterers and Enterprises v. State Bank of India See the decision
Bhartiya Caterers and Enterprises filed before the Chhattisgarh High Court (WPC 4234/2026, 14 August 2026) against State Bank of India after its meal-supply tender bid was rejected despite quoting identical rates to another bidder, amid GST ambiguity on the contract. CGST Section 9 and Articles 226 and 14 were invoked. Post-bid offers and delay or unpaid-dues allegations did not establish illegality, arbitrariness or breach of tender terms. Judicial review under Article 226 ensures fair process, not merits revision or contract re-writing. The writ was dismissed on limited constitutional review grounds without examining whether GST inclusion affected rate comparability. Outcome: no relief on tender merits. GST practitioners advising on government tenders should separate tax clarification disputes from Article 226 challenges unless procedural unfairness is clearly shown.
CGST S.9 Constitution Art.226 Constitution Art.14
