Grounds for Banning. The business dealing with the Contractor shall be liable for banning, on account of the reasons attributable to them, which shall include, but not limited to the following: 17.1.1. Involvement in cartel formation during bidding. 17.1.2. Baseless allegations by the bidder on NPCIL evaluation Process or officials. 17.1.3. If any of the owner, proprietor or partner of the Contractor, is convicted by a court of law, during bidding process or currency of the contract, for offences involving corrupt and fraudulent practices including misrepresentation of the facts, moral turpitude in relation to its business dealings with NPCIL. 17.1.4. Malafide /unlawful acts /malpractices or improper conduct on part of Contractor based on the approved findings of the Investigation agency. 17.1.5. If the Contractor misuses the premises or facilities of the NPCIL forcefully occupies, tampers or damages the Company properties etc. or fails to vacate the properties/land/complex within reasonable time limit as specified or even after receiving the notices from the department. 17.1.6. Security concerns for the assets of the Corporation and State. 17.1.7. Submission of bids that contain false information or falsified documents or the concealment of such information in the bids in order to influence the outcome of eligibility screening or /at any other stage of public bidding and execution. 17.1.8. Withdrawal of a bid or refusal to accept an award of contract with the NPCIL without justifiable cause, after being adjudged as the successful bidder. 17.1.9. Supply of Counterfeit items. 17.2.
