Pawan Hans, India's largest helicopter service provider, has taken Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) to court, alleging that the temple trust issued helicopter tenders to favour private chopper services. Earlier, Pawan Hans's petition was rejected by a district court.
Pavan Hans, a government-run chopper service, was a leading contender to bag the tenders issued by SMVDSB for helicopter services to the temple. The temple trust, which is also run by the government, had issued tenders for two helicopters last October.
According to Pawan Hans, SMVDSB cancelled the tenders and tweaked them to favour private players. "Pawan Hans made several requests asking why the tender was cancelled, but no explanation was given. We then realised that something was amiss," said Pawan Hans in its petition.
20/04/14 Bipin Kumar Singh/Mumbai Mirror
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Pavan Hans, a government-run chopper service, was a leading contender to bag the tenders issued by SMVDSB for helicopter services to the temple. The temple trust, which is also run by the government, had issued tenders for two helicopters last October.
According to Pawan Hans, SMVDSB cancelled the tenders and tweaked them to favour private players. "Pawan Hans made several requests asking why the tender was cancelled, but no explanation was given. We then realised that something was amiss," said Pawan Hans in its petition.
20/04/14 Bipin Kumar Singh/Mumbai Mirror
