GURDIAL SINGH, Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) C.M. allowed. Counter affidavit on behalf of respondent No. 5 is taken on record.

(2.) The petitioner has challenged the action of the respondents in allotting the contract for lifting of foodgrains from Chabal, District Amritsar to respondent No. 7.

(3.) It was contended by learned Counsel for the petitioner that he was the existing contractor and was carrying out the work on behalf of the Punjab Civil Supplies (PUNSUP) and according to the Clause 11, he was entitled to carry on the work even after the change of the procurement agency. Clause 11 is as below: