Archive · 22 May 2025
Patna High Court Questions Metro Consultancy Firm Selection Process
The Patna High Court is looking into claims that the Patna Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (PMRCL) might have unfairly chosen a foreign company for a project.
A company that lost out has raised concerns about the selection process, saying it wasn't transparent and that new rules were added in the middle.
The court is now asking the PMRCL to respond to these accusations by a certain date.
The case involves a consultancy firm for metro rail projects.
The losing company believes the PMRCL may have favored a Japanese firm, going against fair practices.
The court will review the PMRCL's response to determine if the selection was fair.
Patna High Court is reviewing claims of favoritism in the selection of a project consultancy firm.
The court is responding to a petition from a consortium that was not selected.
The petition alleges procedural lapses and a lack of transparency in the selection process.
The petitioner alleges the PMRCL added new conditions for technical evaluations mid-process.
The court has requested a response from the PMRCL by June 26.
- Who
- Patna High Court and the Patna Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (PMRCL).
- What
- The Patna High Court is seeking a reply from PMRCL regarding claims of unfair practices in the selection process for a project consultancy firm.
- When
- The court order was passed on May 8.
- Where
- Patna, India
- Why
- To address allegations of favoritism in the selection of a project consultancy firm for the Patna Metro.
- Court
- Patna High Court
- Defendant
- Patna Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (PMRCL)
- Issue
- Allegations of undue favors in selecting a consultancy firm
- Petitioner
- Consortium of Dong Myeong Engineering Consultants
- Next Hearing Date
- June 26