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14. In Union of India and Ors. v. Dinesh Engineering Corporation and Another (2001 ( 8 ) SCC 491), the Apex Court observed that public authority, even in contractual matters, should not have unfettered discretion and in contracts having commercial element, even though some extra discretion is to be  W.P. ) No. 3590 OF 2013 conferred in such authorities, they are bound to follow the norms recognised by Courts while dealing with public money, lest arbitrary decisions should be taken by such authorities. It is true that, no reason has been stated in Ext.P8, while rejecting the Tender quoted by the petitioner, which necessitated scrutiny of the 'File' so as to ascertain whether the course of action pursued by the respondents is sustainable, more so in view of the law declared by the Division Bench of this Court in M/s. Zoom Developers Pvt.Ltd v. State of Kerala and Others (2008 (4) KHC 934) holding that, though the reason for rejection of the bid need not be reflected in the relevant order, it shall be discernible from the relevant records/files.