The Mass Speedy Transit Authority associated with Thailand (MRTA) goes ahead with the second round of putting in a bid for the construction from the Orange Line’s traditional western extension, as it appeals a Central Administrative Court verdict which usually ruled its decision to scrap the first round of bidding as unlawful.
The courtroom had earlier in the month ruled in preference of the plaintiff, Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), saying the MRTA’s decision on Feb a few to scrap the very first round of putting in a bid, which the BTSC took part in, has been against the law.
In addition to cancelling the very first round of putting in a bid, the MRTA furthermore sent out an invites to tender under revised terms, which usually led to the suit by the BTSC.
In a declaration, the MRTA mentioned it is exercising the right to appeal the particular court’s decision, as it is entitled to request a review within a month of the ruling.
As the appeal offers yet to be finalised, the court’s judgment is therefore not really final and holding, which means the MRTA can still proceed with all the second round of bidding.
The MRTA furthermore insisted that the 2nd round of bidding, first announced upon May 24, will be done in a lawful and transparent way in order to ensure free of charge and fair competition in the project.
It went on to threaten legal action against anyone who tries to delay the second round of bidding.
The MRTA issued the statement in response to the petition filed by BTSC with the Division of Special Research (DSI) on Wed.
Suramon Mimeskul, a BTSC representative, said the MRTA is violating the law by pressing ahead with the brand new round of putting in a bid without waiting until the legal battle is over.
The MRTA has simply ignored the Central Administrative Court’s ruling and continued with the new round of putting in a bid, he said, incorporating that the MRTA offers asked bidders to submit their proposals by next Wed, as the bids is going to be reviewed on Aug 1 to determine the champion.
According to the petition, the DSI said it will examine the request and decide regardless of whether this case ought to be taken up. If the NINTENDO DSI agrees to investigate the allegation, the probe will take approximately three months.