Chhattisgarh high court overturns 3-year blacklisting of contractors in Jal Jeevan Mission, cites lack of proof of forgery
TNN / Mar 09, 2026, 11:27 (IST)
Chhattisgarh High Court overturned a three-year blacklisting of Jal Jeevan Mission contractors. The court ruled that such a severe penalty, akin to 'civil death,' requires a clear finding of deliberate document forgery, not just a defective certificate. While contract termination was upheld, the blacklisting was deemed disproportionate without proof of intentional wrongdoing, emphasizing fairness in public procurement.