( 1 ) THE above appeal is directed against the judgement dated 17th September, 1999 passed by learned Single Judge of this Court partially allowing the writ petition of appellants and quashing the Letter of Intent dated 3rd June. 1999 issued by Mahanagar Telephone, Nigam Limited (for short MTNL), respondent no. 1 in favour of the respondent no. 2fujitsu India Ltd. (for short Fil), Judge this Court, allowing the writ petition of respondents 1 to 3 herein, quashing the Letter of Intent dated 3rd June, 1999 issued by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (for short MTNL), respondent no. 4, in LPA 444/99 and appellant in LPA 457/99, in favour of the appellant. Fujitsu India Ltd. (for short FIL), and directing the MTNL to take fresh steps for award of the contract, as it may deem fit and appropriate, in accordance with law.

( 2 ) FACTS giving rise to these appeals briefly are that LG Information and Communications Ltd. a Korean Company, its collaborating concern in India M/s Escorts Communications Limited and their authorised representative Mr. Rajinder Sharma, respondents no. 1 to 3, filed a writ, challenging the letter of intent dated 3rd June. 1999 issued by MTNL to FIL