( 1 ) IN this writ petition the petitioner has raised an issue with respect to the powers and jurisdiction of the Lokayukta under the Delhi Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the Act for short ). It may be mentioned at this stage itself that the Lokayukta has initiated suo motu proceedings taking cognizance of L-2 vend opened at Hans Bhawan and after inquiry passed order dated 19. 9. 20002 directing Excise Department/respondent No. 3 to issue order for cancellation of the said vend. Based thereon respondent No. 3 passed order dated 27. 9. 2002 cancelling this vend. It is in this context that powers of the lokayukta to pass such an order is questioned. At this stage, brief facts of the case are noted.

( 2 ) THE petitioner is one of the co-owner of the property bearing No. Lower ground Floor-1, Hans Bhawan, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. This building as is well-known is a commercial building. Vide public notice dated 13/14. 2. 1999 delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. /respondent No. 4 invited offers for shops/premises for running of Wine and Beer shops. Petitioner and co-owners offered aforesaid premises to Respondent No. 4