ORDER :

M. Satyanarayana Murthy, J.

1. This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, by Kuku Automotives, represented by its authorized representative K.P. Rao, against the State Government, its officials and M/s. New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh, M/s. Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited and Commissioner, Transport Department, who are arrayed as Respondent Nos. 5 to 7 respectively, claiming relief of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents particularly, the 2nd respondent in awarding tender No. E01/656/NAKFDC/APSCCFC/2017 dated 15.11.2018 to the 6th respondent as illegal, arbitrary, and in violation of the principles of natural justice and consequently direct the 2nd Respondent to award tender No. E01/656/NAKFDC/APSCCFC/2017 to the Petitioner.

2. The petitioner questioned the arbitrariness on the part of the respondents in respect of 'Expression of interest issued by all the respondents for supply of the battery operated e-Autos (e-vehicle) to the Safai Karamacharies under NSKFDC and for maintenance for 3 years and establishing the service centres in all districts form agencies, manufacturing