#Contract Cancellation

The Madras High Court ruled that administrative cancellation of a contract without a speaking order violates principles of natural justice. Post-hoc justifications in affidavits cannot cure arbitrary decisions, mandating authorities to record reasons at the time of action to ensure fairness in contractual disputes.

Rajasthan High Court rules that non-disclosure of past debarment-even if expired-violates the Code of Integrity, constituting fraud that justifies contract cancellation and debarment. The judgment underscores that disclosure obligations extend beyond active sanctions, impacting all bidders in public procurement.