( 1 ) THIS writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus declaring the action of the first respondent in disqualifying the petitioner in the technical bid for leasing out restaurant, canteen and pantry at A. P. Bhavan, New Delhi, as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the constitution of India. At the stage of admission itself, the first respondent, namely, government of Andhra Pradesh, and second respondent (who was impleaded later) filed counter-affidavits. The learned Counsel appearing for rival parties made detailed submissions and therefore with their consent the matter is being disposed of by this order. The petitioner also seeks a consequential direction to the first respondent to accept the technical bid of the petitioner and consider price bid. Alternatively, it is also prayed to cancel the tender process pursuant to tender notice dated 3. 8. 2005.

( 2 ) THE case of the petitioner as disclosed in the writ affidavit, in brief, is as follows. The first respondent issued tender notice dated 3. 8. 2005 inviting tenders from reputed catering contractors for running restaurant/canteen and pantry for the inmates of Guest House and visitors of A. P. Bhavan. T

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