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Pravesh DabasAdvocate Delhi, India

08 · Regulatory & Public Law

Government & Public Authority Disputes

These are disputes with government departments, municipal bodies and public sector undertakings over contracts, licences, dues and other dealings.

What this covers

  1. 01Government contracts and tenders
  2. 02Disputes with municipal corporations and development authorities
  3. 03Licences, permits and approvals
  4. 04Recovery of dues from public bodies
  5. 05Blacklisting and debarment

How it generally works

Disputes over government contracts are often governed by the contract's arbitration clause. Arbitrary action in tenders and contracts may also be challenged in writ jurisdiction.

Before suing the government, a notice under section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure is ordinarily required, giving two months to respond.

Municipal and development-authority matters often have their own appellate forums.