Though served the respondent nos. 6 and 7 have not entered appearance. Respondent no.5 is reported to have refused to receive Court notice. Respondent no.5 is deemed to have been served.

2. This Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution has been filed by one M/s Welcome Distilleries Private Limited, manufacturer of country liquor, to challenge the action of the State Government in rejecting the technical bid submitted by the petitioner.

3. On 24th October 2013, the State Government issued a tender notice inviting the liquor manufacturers to submit their offer for licence to manufacture country liquor and for bottling for the next five years commencing from 1st April 2014 upto 31st March 2019. In answer to the said notice, the petitioner has submitted its offer with relevant documents and credentials. After opening the tenders on 24th February 2014, the State Government invited all the tenderers to furnish their financial credentials afresh as on 24th February 2014. According to the State Government, the petitioner failed to meet the conditions of financial credentials as on 24th February 2014. Therefore, its technical bid has been rejected.

4. The terms and conditions o