This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is for an appropriate writ/order to quash the decision of the Board of Directors, Bihar Rajya Pool Nirman Nigam Limited (hereinafter to be referred as the 'Nigam') dated 9.3.1999, as contained in Annexure-11, whereby the construction work of Pantoon bridge, across the river Koshi at Vijaya Ghat, connecting Naugachhia and Dholbajja Bazar in the districts of Bhagalpur and Madhepura, was allotted in favour of Bharat Wagon & Engineering Company Limited (respondent no.7), as also the letter dated 8.7.1999, contained in Annexure-14, whereby, the said decision was communicated to the petitioner. I have heard all the relevant parties, therefore, with their consent this writ application is being disposed of at the stage of admission itself.

2. From the facts on record, it would appear that the Government of Bihar having regard to the need of general public, had sanctioned the concerned pantoon bridge, to be fabricated from steel materials such as, M.S. Plates, M.S. Angles etc. It was also decided to get this project executed by the 'Nigam' a Government Undertaking under the administrative control of the Road Construction Depar