Karnataka High Court halts new waste collection tender

India Jun 20, 2025

The Karnataka High Court has paused a fresh garbage collection tender in Bengaluru, saying it clashed with an earlier promise to stick with the existing November 2024 tender process.
The court noticed that the state had committed to continue the old process but switched gears anyway, leading to this legal roadblock.

New tender 'clashed' with existing November 2024 process

A city lorry owners' group challenged the new tender, arguing it forced BSWML to get ministerial approval—something they say breaks transparency laws.
The judge wasn't pleased with how the government handled things and reminded everyone that fairness and clear rules matter, especially when contracts are already being contested in court.