JUDGMENT - R.M. LODHA, J.:---This group of four writ petitions relates to identical issues and is, therefore, heard and disposed of together.

2. Rule in all the four writ petitions. Returnable forthwith. Service is waived by the concerned respondents. Looking to the controversy involved, we dispose of rule finally at this stage.

3. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (I.O.C.), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (H.P.C.L.) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (B.P.C.L.), invited tenders for Award of separate contracts regionwise for transportation of bulk L.P.G. by road in tank trucks. Advertisement to that effect was published in newspapers whereby sealed tenders were invited under a two bid system, viz. Credential Bid and Price Bid from the eligible tenderers. The petitioners herein, viz. M/s. Agrawal Roadlines Pvt. Ltd., M/s. Agrawal Automobile, M/s. Agrawal Transport Company were issued tender documents on payment of requisite amount of Rs. 1000/- for each tender. The closing date for credential bid was 11th July, 2002 which was extended to 22nd July, 2002. M/s. Agrawal Roadlines Pvt. Ltd. (petitioner in Writ Petition No. 2525/02 as well as No. 2527/02) submitted one tender to I.O

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