No bids for CM Devendra Fadnavis' copter, state extends date

Mumbai | Saturday | 13th April, 2019

Summary:

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has had an unfortunate history with helicopters, was on board at the time, along with some senior government officials. The state has found no takers for the chief minister's US-made helicopter that met with an accident in May 2017 in Latur. No company has responded to its invitation for bids, resulting in the state government extending the bidding dates till May 6, 2019. Having served for 1,265 hours, it was put up for sale on 'as is, where is basis and what is' basis. "Technically there were no bidders, but a couple of companies had evinced interest and requested an extension,” said an official..