decision of the Respondent BCCL was grossly arbitrary, illegal, discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. As held earlier, the Government bodies/ instrumentalities are expected to act in absolutely fair, reasonable and transparent manner, particularly in the award of contracts for Mega projects. Any element of arbitrariness 24or discrimination may lead to hampering of the entire project which would not be in the public interest. 30. In that view of the matter, the impugned decision of the Respondent – BCCL dated 06.05.2024 rejecting the Technical bid of the Appellant and further declaring the Respondent no.8 as successful bidder is set aside. Any action/ process undertaken or agreement entered into pursuant to the said decision also stand set aside. It shall be open for the Respondent – BCCL to initiate fresh tender process for the Project and to process the same in question in accordance with law. 31. The Appeal is allowed accordingly.