ORDER :

The petitioner seeks a mandamus declaring the action of 3rd respondent, who is the Executive Officer of Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swami Vari Devasthanam, Kanipakam, in awarding tender to the 4th respondent pursuant to tender notification No.3632/S/2019, dated 03.02.2020 is illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India and for consequential order.

2. Notification No.3632/S/2019, dated 03.02.2020 was issued by 3rd the respondent inviting tenders for providing housekeeping, mechanized sanitation, sweeping and service to Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swami Vari Devasthanam, Kanipakam from 01.03.2020 to 28.02.2022 through e-procurement platform. Earlier, similar notification was issued for the period from 01.01.2020 to 31.12.2021 and in response thereof, the petitioner, the 4th respondent herein and three others submitted their bids. However, the 3rd respondent cancelled the said notification and issued the present notification. At the present instance, the petitioner and 4th respondent alone submitted