HC: Mandates quoting HSN-code in tender, directs Railways to seek clarification from GST-authorities

Allahabad HC holds that “the mentioning of HSN Code in the tender document itself shall resolve all disputes relating to fairness and transperancy in the process of selection of bidder, by providing 'level playing field' to all bidders/tenderers”; Directs (i) Railways and Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi to mention GST rate & HSN in the NIT (Notice Inviting Tender)/bid document for procurement of ‘Turbo Wheel Impeller Balance Assembly’ critical to the locom...