New Delhi, May 26 -- The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over a plea filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) challenging the Bombay High Court's refusal to stay the opening of bids by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for two road construction projects in Maharashtra, worth Rs 14,000 crore.

L&T has alleged irregularities in the bidding process, claiming that, unlike other bidders, it was not informed about the status of its bid.

During the hearing today, a bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih asked the counsels appearing for MMRDA to seek instructions from MMRDA on its position in this regard.

The bench also noted that the matter involves thousands of ...