Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Haridwar Cancels Ropeway Tender Amid Safety Concerns
The city of Haridwar had a plan to hire a company to run the Mansa Devi Temple ropeway, but the plan has been cancelled.
This happened because the High Court had questions about whether the process was safe and fair.
Some companies that weren't experienced in ropeways were allowed to bid, which raised concerns.
A company that specializes in ropeways complained to the court.
The court looked into it and a committee reviewed the process.
Now, the original plan is off.
Haridwar Municipal Corporation cancelled a tender for the Mansa Devi Temple ropeway.
The cancellation occurred before a Uttarakhand High Court decision.
The court had concerns about passenger safety and tender process transparency.
Usha Breco Limited filed a petition alleging inexperienced firms were allowed to bid.
The high court formed a committee to review the tender terms.
- Who
- Haridwar Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Cancellation of a tender for the Mansa Devi Temple ropeway operation and maintenance.
- When
- Ahead of a verdict by the Uttarakhand High Court.
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Concerns over passenger safety and transparency in the tender process.
Usha Breco Limited's View
Municipal Corporation's View
Bidding Process
Usha Breco Limited's View
Firms without ropeway experience were allowed to participate in the bidding process.
Municipal Corporation's View
The Municipal Corporation did not have sufficient oversight.
Tender Conditions
Usha Breco Limited's View
Changes to tender conditions were made without approval.
Municipal Corporation's View
Transparency of the process was not ensured.
- Event
- Cancellation of Mansa Devi Temple ropeway tender
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Plaintiff
- Usha Breco Limited
- Tender Purpose
- Operation and maintenance of ropeway