Monkey Menace In Judges' Residential Bungalows : Supreme Court Floats Tender To Engage 'Monkey Scarers'

The Supreme Court has issued a tender notice inviting bids from agencies to provide manpower to manage the menace of monkeys at the residential bungalows of its judges.

In a notice issued through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, the apex court stated that it intends to invite online bids from vendors and agencies from the open market for providing personnel designated as "Monkey Chasers/Handlers/Repellers (Monkey Scarers)" to drive away monkeys from the residential bungalows of judges, the Supreme Court Guest House, and other court premises.

The engagement is proposed for a period of two years.

According to the tender document, the personnel will be deployed across approximately 35 to 40 residential bungalows of judges located within an approximate radius of 10 kilometers from the Supreme Court of India. The court clarified that the requirement of manpower may increase or decrease during the contractual period depending on operational needs.

The scope of work includes providing trained personnel to safely deter monkeys and prevent nuisance or safety risks within the designated residential and institutional premises.

The tender conditions and eligibility criteria can be found on the Court's official website.