Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) sets-aside penalty on Jungle Boot suppliers for alleged bid rigging for supplies to Paramilitary Forces, State Police, Railways, etc.

COMPAT by its order dated April 12, 2016 has set-aside the penalty imposed on suppliers of Polyester Blended Duck Ankle Boot Rubber Sole (Jungle Boots) against allegations of bid-rigging. The suppliers have been engaged in the  supply of jungle boots to the Armed Forces under the rate contracts awarded by the  Director General (Supplies and…