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17 In the backdrop of the existing statutory scheme, we have examined the factual matrix involved in the present matter before us. The PCMC accepted the tender of the petitioner for collection and transportation of the solid waste being lowest and offering a price at Rs.1890/- per metric ton. The price was further negotiated and the petitioner agreed to the rate at Rs. 1780 per metric ton. The standing committee passed a resolution on 21.02.2018, approving the petitioner's tender and in terms of the said resolution, the letter of acceptance was issued to the petitioner. On 28.02.2018, the standing committee resolved to execute the concession agreement. On behalf of the corporation, this agreement was executed by the Health Executive Officer, who was delegated the powers of the Commissioner. The agreement includes the details of the payments and its computation as well as price adjustment, for the labour component, adjustment for fuel component etc. The agreement also contain the clause spb/ wp13820-18-J-R.doc for termination of the agreement in event of default and also in case of a force majeure. The concession agreement executed between the parties permitted its termination in the event of default, on giving a termination notice, setting out in sufficient detail the underlying event of default, the date of termination and also the estimated termination payment including the details of computation etc. The said agreement signed by the Health Executive Officer of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and the Chief Executive Officer of the AG Enviro Infraprojects Pvt. Limited i.e. the Petitioner Company falls within the category of the one it is contemplated under section 73 of the said Act and in terms of section 73, the said agreements binds the Commissioner, as if it was signed by him, in terms of Chapter- V Schedule "D" of the said Act, which is a part of the enactment by virtue of Sections 45 and 53.