1. The petitioner is a proprietorship concern. The notice inviting tender was
issued by the respondent no.1 on February 16, 2024. The petitioner
participated and emerged as the successful bidder. The petitioner was
issued a letter of acceptance on March 9, 2024. Formal contract was
executed. The date of handing over the possession of the site was
scheduled on April 8, 2024 and the actual date of completion was
scheduled on January 2, 2025. The GCC (IAFW-2249) along with its
subsequent amendments were made applicable to the subject contract.
The work related to Periodical Services Plastering ATT and Miscellaneous
Works at MAP PH-II under GE(C) Kolkata. According to the petitioner, the
work site was not handed over within the stipulated time. The buildings
were occupied by residents. As such, the maintenance work could not
commence on time. The samples of the materials were sent to the
respondents, but the respondents did not approve the same. The
petitioner commenced work later but contends to have performed some
extra work. However, on account of non-approval of the samples, the
petitioner could not execute the work in the mode and manner provided in
the tender document. Show-cause notice was issued to the petitioner.
The petitioner replied to the show-cause notice. By a notice dated
January 23, 2025, time for completion was extended.
