SC orders not to blacklist OMNI

28 Sept, Kathmandu : The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order not to implement the Public Procurement Monitoring Office’s decision to blacklist OBCI Private Limited (OMNI).

A single bench of Justice Purushottam Bhandari handed down the interim order on Monday to remain in effect until October 8. The SC has summoned both the sides on the same day for discussion.

Following the contract to procure health supplies, OMNI company was criticized for bringing in sub-standard medical supplies in high costs.
After widespread protest, the Office had decided to blacklist the company for a year since September 14 on the recommendation of the Department.

OMNI’s proprietor Paras KC on September 25 had lodged a writ at the SC demanding revocation of the PPMO’s move to blacklist the company.