H. G. BALAKRISHNA, J.

( 1 ) THE material facts of the case are as follows: a canteen building existing in the Tirumala Tirupathi Hills which is a construction of the Muzrai Department of the State of Karnataka belonging to the State Government is the subject matter of dispute in this Writ petition. After the building was ready for occupation, the first respondent issued a notification inviting tenders from the bidders for lease of the building for the purpose of running a canteen in order to cater to the needs of the pilgrims and others. The petitioner was one of those who offered tender and being the highest bidder, was the recipient of the lease for a period of 3 years. His tender was accepted by an order of the fist respondent dated 29-7-1983 stipulating the rent payable as Rs. 2,405/- per month. In addition to the rent, the petitioner was required to pay a donation to the Karnataka State Charities at the rate of Rs. 30/- per square yard apart from payment of an advance of 6 month's rent. The petitioner was also expected to execute an agreement which is actually a deed of lease. The petitioner deposited a total sum of Rs. 6,150/- being the donation and a further sum of Rs. 14,430

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