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Supreme Court Clears ₹638‑Crore Manipur Road Project Amid Tender Dispute
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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The Supreme Court has ordered that road construction under a ₹638‑crore tender in Manipur may continue despite an ongoing legal dispute.
The apex court has ruled that the road‑building contract worth ₹638 crore in Manipur can proceed even as the tender is under legal challenge. The decision removes a procedural hurdle that had stalled construction, allowing contractors to resume work on the designated stretch.
The tender dispute, which involved competing bids and allegations of procedural irregularities, had prompted parties to seek judicial intervention. By permitting the project to move forward, the court emphasized the need to avoid further delays in infrastructure development that could affect local connectivity.
Officials from the Manipur Public Works Department said the order will enable the timely completion of the road, which is expected to improve transport links in the region. The ruling also underscores the judiciary's role in balancing contractual disputes with public interest in essential projects.
The tender dispute, which involved competing bids and allegations of procedural irregularities, had prompted parties to seek judicial intervention. By permitting the project to move forward, the court emphasized the need to avoid further delays in infrastructure development that could affect local connectivity.
Officials from the Manipur Public Works Department said the order will enable the timely completion of the road, which is expected to improve transport links in the region. The ruling also underscores the judiciary's role in balancing contractual disputes with public interest in essential projects.